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NIH funds longstanding alcohol research training program for 5 more years
7/21/26
UB has received five years of funding from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, to continue its long-running Research Training on Alcohol Etiology and Treatment program.
WHO/PAHO renew Collaboration Centre designation
7/6/26
The redesignation recognizes UB's continued role as a trusted scientific partner to PAHO/WHO as cities grow rapidly and housing insecurity rises.
Kordas elected Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition
7/3/26
The designation recognizes distinguished ASN members who have made sustained contributions to nutrition science and practice.
LaMonte elected National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow
7/2/26
Michael (“Mike”) LaMonte, research professor of epidemiology in the School of Public Health and Health Professions, has been elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, one of the field’s highest professional honors recognizing distinguished and sustained contributions to the science of human movement and physical activity.
High School Statistics Competition Showcases Student Research Across Western New York
7/2/26
Twenty-five students from three Western New York high schools gathered at the University at Buffalo on May 28 for the annual High School Statistics Competition. The annual event is organized by the Department of Biostatistics in the School of Public Health and Health Professions and sponsored by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s BERD Core.
Millions of New Yorkers consume cannabis; far fewer understand details, such as content and dosage
6/29/26
UB researchers publish study revealing low recognition of cannabis labels.
Eight faculty, 1 librarian join SUNY Distinguished ranks
6/23/26
This is the highest rank within the State University of New York system.
UB project connects vulnerable populations to resources
5/27/26
Pathways to Stability will staff the Central Library downtown with trained UB graduate students linking at-need patrons to resources and services.
Noyes selected for prestigious ELAM fellowship
5/26/26
UB faculty member Ekaterina “Katia” Noyes, a nationally recognized leader in health services and outcomes research, has been selected as a fellow in the prestigious Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Expert: Bundibugyo Ebola strain spreading rapidly, but current U.S. threat is low
5/22/26
Kelly Baker, a University at Buffalo infectious disease expert, says early detection of the virus should limit the outbreak.

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