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Department News

UB, partners awarded $750,000 to advance at-home stroke recovery system
10/1/25
The system, called mRehab, pairs a smartphone app with 3D-printed household objects, to help survivors recover better at home.
SPHHP faculty-staff awards highlight annual meeting
5/27/25
The University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions announced the recipients of its 2024-2025 awards during the school’s annual meeting in May. The award recipients have been chosen for their outstanding dedication and service to the school in scholarship, community engagement and professional duties.
PT students enhance hands-on interprofessional learning
1/30/25
This past November, more than a dozen PT students worked with medical students to help teach musculoskeletal exam technique as part of interprofessional collaboration.
Rehabilitation Science faculty are getting recognized, advancing their profession
1/16/25
The fall semester this year has been full of highlights for the School of Public Health and Health Professions’ Rehabilitation Science faculty.
Kimball Tower renovations to enhance SPHHP student experience
12/20/24
Kimball Tower, which houses several School of Public Health and Health Professions’ departments, has recently undergone renovations to enhance the student experience on UB’s South Campus.
Gene named for mythical Irish land could aid muscle function after traumatic nerve injuries
10/24/24
Research study could lead to new therapies for people who suffer nerve injuries following auto accidents, gunshots.
New honors for SPHHP faculty and staff
9/13/24
Read about the recent achievements and prestigious awards earned by SPHHP faculty and staff.
Two SPHHP faculty receive SUNY Chancellor's awards
6/5/24
Two faculty members from the School of Public Health and Health Professions have been named recipients of the 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.
SPHHP staff and faculty awards given during annual meeting
5/28/24
The University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions announced the recipients of its 2023-2024 awards during the school’s annual meeting in May. The award recipients have been chosen for their outstanding dedication and service to the school in areas of scholarship, community engagement and professional duties.
Students and faculty from all five SPHHP departments garner prestigious accolades
4/26/24
A testament to the School of Public Health and Health Professions' exceptional dedication to research, academia and service, faculty and students from all five departments have recently been awarded distinctions for their work.

School News

Could swapping a cold one for a cannabis beverage help people drink less?
1/26/26
New UB research suggests using cannabis beverages as a substitute for alcohol could be a novel harm reduction strategy.
Northeast College and UB announce new educational partnership
1/15/26
Students will advance to Northeast’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, allowing them to reduce overall time to degree completion.
Understanding how telomere length affects disease risk later in life
1/9/26
Five-year NIH-funded study will examine how early-life factors such as growth patterns and exposure to air pollution affect an important marker of biological aging from birth to young adulthood.
2025: A look back at UB’s research and creative activities
12/18/25
From bird flu vaccines to Grammy-winning musical compositions, UB scholars are dedicated to creating a safer, healthier and brighter future.
Binge drinking and cannabis use among 12th graders
12/10/25
Smoking, vaping and dabbing all were associated with any past two-week binge drinking occurrence among high school seniors who used two or more cannabis products.
Weighted exercise vests: UB experts offer tips on workout trend
11/13/25
University at Buffalo experts offer tips on how to properly use weighted exercise vests.
PCORI-funded project leverages WhatsApp to center African immigrants in health research
11/13/25
UB health equity researcher is a co-PI on the project with the African Immigrant Health Research Collaborative.
UB, partners awarded $750,000 to advance at-home stroke recovery system
10/1/25
The system, called mRehab, pairs a smartphone app with 3D-printed household objects, to help survivors recover better at home.
Oral biology postdoc to examine periodontal disease through AI lens
9/16/25
Researcher receives NIH Pathway to Independence Award, will work with UB mentors.
Media Advisory: A health equity action plan for Western New York is the focus of UB’s Igniting Hope 2025 conference
9/12/25
Igniting Hope 2025, focused on “Building a Community Plan for Health Equity,” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.