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Professor Troy Wood a part of a collaborative effort to use AI to help develop new class of powerful antibodies to treat HIV
4/13/26
UB researchers Gene Morse, Raymond Cha, Nicholas Smith, Qing Ma (not pictured) and Troy Wood collaborated with the NIH and others to uncover promising new antibodies to treat HIV.
UB researchers to study how replacement ‘forever chemicals’ build up in fish
4/13/26
Scientists from UB's RENEW Institute will investigate how fluorotelomers — once thought to be safer PFAS alternatives — penetrate zebrafish cells.
UB team proposes rethinking crystal structure analysis
3/16/26
A setback in growing light-responsive crystals led UB chemist Jason Benedict and his team to a novel method for mapping molecular arrangements.

Prof. Luis Colón will receive the President’s Medal at the College of Arts and Sciences’ graduate ceremony.
5/9/25
SUNY Distinguished Professor Luis A. Colón, A. Conger Goodyear Professor, will receive the President’s Medal in recognition of extraordinary service to the University. Colón is a groundbreaking scientist who has made significant contributions to ultra-high-pressure and selective chemical separations. His research has led to the creation of hybrid silica adsorptive materials used in chromatographic techniques for chemical and biochemical analyses.
Microplastics workshop molds art and science to benefit planet
5/9/25
The University at Buffalo is hosting a "Broken Plastics Workshop" on May 8, 2025, where students, faculty, and staff can create art from microplastics collected on campus, turning exam stress into creative expression while addressing plastic pollution. Led by local artist and UB alumna Nicole Chochrek, the event combines science and art to raise awareness about environmental issues through hands-on engagement. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Register by May 6th at the link provided in the news article.

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