In the News

Stay up to date with the latest news from the REAL Lab. Our faculty and students regularly share their research through conference presentations, invited talks, publications and media features that highlight emerging advances in addiction and recovery science.

Explore recent accomplishments, research milestones and recognition showcasing how the REAL Lab is advancing the understanding of recovery, well-being and positive health behavior change.

Recent News

  • PhD student Austin Glick presented a research poster at the Research Society on Alcohol in San Antonio, Texas. Austin also received a Student Merit & Junior Investigator Award to support his attendance at the 2026 RSA Annual Meeting.
Graduate student Austin Glick presented a research poster at the Research Society on Alcohol in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Undergraduate research assistant Aubrey French presented a poster at the University at Buffalo’s Annual Celebration of Student Academic Excellence Student Showcase.
Undergraduate research assistant Aubrey French presented a poster at the University at Buffalo’s Annual Celebration of Student Academic Excellence Student Showcase.
  • Kyler Knapp, PhD, presented on substance use recovery as part of Public Health Month for the University at Buffalo Office of Alumni Engagement Webinar Series. View the full episode here.
  • Kyler Knapp, PhD, was featured in a University at Buffalo news story highlighting emerging directions in addiction research. The feature discusses his work using artificial intelligence and ecological momentary assessment data to better understand recovery processes over time. Read the full article here.
  • Kyler Knapp, PhD, led research examining the influence of daily mindfulness practices on alcohol use disorder treatment. Findings suggest that formal mindfulness homework was associated with reduced drinking during recovery. Read more here.