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  • Omicron caused fewer cases of MIS-C in children than delta, and they were milder
    1/19/23

    A new study is one of the first to reveal that there were fewer cases of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) during the omicron wave of the pandemic than the delta wave. 

  • Renowned fashion photographer and NBC’s ‘The Voice’ finalist to gift photoshoots, music to WNY children with disabilities
    1/20/23

    Award-winning fashion photographer Rick Guidotti and  NBC’s “The Voice” finalist Joshua Vacanti  will visit the UB Department of Pediatric and Community Dentistry.

  • Online programs for nursing, engineering management among nation’s best
    1/24/23

    The U.S. News & World Report rankings spotlight the value of these innovative educational offerings.

  • UB receives grant to improve vital pulp therapy, a root canal treatment alternative
    1/27/23

    The research will investigate the effects of enzyme MMP-9 on multiple types of cells involved in the pulpal healing process.

  • Obstructive sleep apnea tied to weaker bones and teeth in adults
    1/27/23

    In addition to increasing the risk of fractures, low bone mineral density impacts oral health, causing teeth to become loose and dental implants to fail.

  • UB receives $2.1 million grant to prevent toxic side effects of leukemia treatment
    1/29/23

    The project aims to develop drugs that target cancer cells as well as drugs that may help prevent anti-cancer molecules from harming healthy cells.

  • UB School of Management to offer first STEM MBA in SUNY
    1/30/23

    Students can now expand their educational and career options through a new STEM pathway in the school’s Full-Time MBA program.

  • UPD, law enforcement partners continue investigation in fatal stabbing case
    1/30/23

    With assistance from local, state and federal law enforcement partners, UB Police continue to make progress in the investigation of the fatal stabbing case of SUNY Buffalo State University student Tyler Lewis.

  • Statement from Chris Bartolomei, Chief of University Police
    1/30/23

    University Police is moving into the final stages of our comprehensive investigation and expect the district attorney will take action on the case in the very near future.

  • Historic faculty hiring presents unprecedented opportunity for UB
    1/31/23

    UB plans to hire upward of 200 full-time faculty over the next two years.

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