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Faculty experts weigh in on trending topics. Their views and opinions are based on their expertise and research, and do not represent the official positions of UB.

  • What’s next for supermarket supermerger?
    3/1/24

    UB law professor Christine Bartholomew offers insights on Kroger's proposed $25 billion acquisition of Albertsons and why the FTC opposes the merger.

  • Bias in facial recognition software
    2/26/24

    UB computer scientist Ifeoma Nwogu spoke with UBNow about how AI has evolved through the years and offers her perspective on bias in facial recognition programs. 

  • Those lyin’ eyes
    2/5/24

    UB expert Mark Frank explains how to detect deception — and yes, the eyes can lie.

  • UB sleep expert offers 5 tips for a better night’s rest
    1/22/24

    Carleara Weiss says improved sleep can have emotional, physical and mental health benefits.

  • Most expensive winter storm damage largely preventable
    1/19/24

    While blizzards are inescapable, UB expert Michel Bruneau offers suggestions to help make snowstorms a day off rather than a disaster.

Questions & Answers

  • Natural inspiration
    1/26/23

    MFA student and UB Arts Collaboratory artist-in-residence Taylor Robers channels inspiration from ecosystems into art.

  • A deep dive into ‘One Health’
    1/10/23

    A new book edited by law faculty Irus Braverman examines the movement that recognizes that human health is connected to animals, plants and the environment. 

  • Campaign for the Community
    12/5/22

    2020 chair Ann Bisantz talks with UBNow about what the campaign means to her and why it's important for UB employees to support the effort. 

  • Bringing brain science to IP law
    11/18/22

    In his new book, law professor Mark Bartholomew uses the tools of neuroscience to define the terms of the legal tests that apply in intellectual property disputes.

  • McFadden joins UB to lead DVS
    11/14/22

    In a Q&A with UBNow, the new director of the Distinguished Visiting Scholars Program talks with UBNow about his new position at the university.

Awards & Recognition

  • Freudenheim named fellow of American Society for Nutrition
    6/9/23

    The UB scientist has focused her work on factors related to breast cancer epidemiology, including the role of nutrition during the life course.

  • Arany receives dental laser research award
    5/30/23

    The T. H. Maiman Award from the Academy of Laser Dentistry recognizes the UB oral biologist for his work on photobiomodulation.

  • Fliesler receives LSU honor for second time
    5/23/23

    The Chancellor’s Award Lecture in Neuroscience and Ophthalmology recognizes the UB faculty member's major discoveries in the field.

  • Three named SUNY Distinguished Professors
    5/18/23

    UB faculty members Xiufeng Liu, Thomas Thundat and Robert Zivadinov have been promoted to the highest faculty rank in the SUNY system.

  • Popescu recipient of highly competitive NINDS award
    5/11/23

    The UB biochemist is the first SUNY recipient of the R35 award, which provides funding for research that breaks new ground or extends discoveries.