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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.
Outstanding SPHHP scholars receive SUNY Chancellor’s award
4/22/24
Three SPHHP students have been named recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor SUNY bestows upon its students.
SPHHP Student Awards Ceremony Recognizes Exceptional Academic and Community Accomplishments
3/12/24
The School of Public Health and Health Professions recently held its Eighth Annual Student Awards Reception.
Innovative SPHHP research continues with announcement of UB's CTSI Translational Pilot Study Grants
1/30/24
News about innovative research at SPHHP continues with the announcement of UB’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Translational Pilot Studies Program awards. Several SPHHP faculty are among recipients of this year’s seed money to assist them in developing promising new technologies and therapeutics from the conceptual stage to clinical studies.
For PANS parents, life can be a nightmare. New research hopes to provide pathways to relief
12/18/23
Researchers also note the similarities of symptoms between kids who have PANS and people who have long COVID.

School News

Cinnamon, spice and ‘everything nice’
12/17/24
Epidemiologst Katarzyna Kordas discusses why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on store shelves, and what questions consumers should ask.
UB among Top 25 in U.S. for environmental, social impact
12/10/24
UB comes in at No. 21 in the U.S. and 137th globally, an improvement of six spots from last year, in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability.
Kruger honored with National Academies of Practice fellowship
12/6/24
The public health researcher was recognized for her leadership in interprofessional care.
Leveraging AI to analyze social determinants of health
12/6/24
UB researcher receives $1 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for project that could impact multiple medical conditions, including opioid use disorder.
Mentoring program offers support for students of color
12/5/24
Envision matches professionals in the community who can offer their experience, insight and support with undergraduate public health students.
UB professor co-authors introductory textbook in public health
11/20/24
“Schneider’s Introduction to Public Health: Seventh Edition,” co-authored by a UB faculty member, will be the first glimpse many students have into the world of public health, providing them with an important foundation and acting as the stepping point for their journey in the field.
Childhood obesity researcher receives early-career award
11/18/24
Katherine Balantekin, assistant professor in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Professions, has won the inaugural Alison Field Early-Career Award for Excellence in Research in Pediatric Obesity from the Pediatric Obesity Section of The Obesity Society, the leading professional society focused on obesity science, treatment and prevention.
UB team receives grant to study hospital complications in children with special health care needs
11/18/24
Researchers will interview parents and caregivers to learn about their experiences.
Mendola recognized with prestigious ACE award
10/29/24
Pauline Mendola, chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Health Professions, was honored recently with the Distinguished Service Award from the American College of Epidemiology (ACE). This prestigious award recognizes Mendola’s exceptional contributions and dedication to the organization; the recipient is chosen by the group’s executive committee.
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.