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.
The prize recently awarded for physiology or medicine recognizes work that builds on research from the lab of UB faculty member Fred Sachs and colleagues.
Social work researcher Wooksoo Kim says the newcomers drive population growth — including Buffalo’s first population gain in 70 years — and improve the quality of life.
The group discusses the challenges it faced last March and April, the significance of its task, and how its work helped influence behaviors and, ultimately, save lives.
The award recognizes the UB faculty member as a leader in pharmaceutical and clinical sciences, pharmacy practice, and social and administrative sciences.