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Because of their expertise and reputations, members of the UB faculty and staff are sought out by reporters who quote them in print, broadcast and online publications around the world. Here is a sampling of recent media coverage in which UB is mentioned prominently.
“Even though $50 million is a lot of money, it doesn’t tilt things much in his direction when you figure what the Republican Party has been collecting as well.”
James E. Campbell, professor and chair of political science,
in a story on National Public Radio about Sen. Barack Obama’s
record-setting fundraising.
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“[People] should not get discouraged that they have to live like prisoners in their houses.”
Jeffrey M. Lackner, assistant professor of gastroenterology
and director of UB’s Behavioral Medicine Clinic, in an article
distributed by Reuters about his study that shows that a
self-taught behavior therapy program may effectively help people who
suffer from irritable bowel syndrome manage their symptoms.
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“If you have hundreds of thousands of dollars, good lawyers, four years and total innocence, you might get some justice from the system.”
Steven Kurtz, professor of visual studies, in an article in
TIME magazine that looks at “Seized,” his exhibit made out
of the refuse, scraps and assorted debris that FBI agents left inside
and outside the house after they searched his home following the
unexpected death of his wife, Hope, in 2004.
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“The advice there is don’t go to wet markets and don’t kiss chickens.”
Richard V. Lee, professor of medicine, in an article in
American Medical News that looks at the impact that
China’s poor air quality and illnesses like avian influenza could have
on visitors to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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