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  • Study: UB research identifies the likely culprit that turns classical Klebsiella pneumoniae into a devastating, drug-resistant killer
    9/17/24

    UB research has identified the genetic elements responsible for turning classical Klebsiella pneumoniae into a hypervirulent version, which can infect otherwise healthy people in the community. 

  • Mental Health Challenges Faced by Children With CF Focus of Multi-Site Study
    9/16/24

    A UB psychiatrist who has played a critical role in getting mental health screening and treatment integrated into routine care for cystic fibrosis (CF) has been awarded $3 million from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to focus on the mental health of children with the disease. 

  • UB’s Jacobs School names Daniel Woo new chair of neurology
    9/16/24

    Daniel Woo, MD, professor of neurology and rehabilitation medicine in the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, has been appointed the Irvin and Rosemary Smith Endowed Chair of the Department of Neurology.

  • UB Appoints Michael Oldani Executive Director for IPE
    9/12/24

    Michael Oldani, PhD, director of interprofessional practice and education at Concordia University Wisconsin and professor in its School of Pharmacy, has been appointed executive director for interprofessional education (IPE) at UB.

  • UB appoints Michael Oldani executive director for interprofessional education
    9/12/24

    Michael Oldani, PhD, director of interprofessional practice and education at Concordia University Wisconsin and professor in its School of Pharmacy, has been appointed executive director for interprofessional education (IPE) at UB.

  • Study Targets Aggressive Form of Kidney Cancer
    9/10/24

    Roberto Pili, MD, associate dean for cancer research and integrative oncology at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is the principal investigator on a new five-year, $1.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute that focuses on a rare form of kidney cancer found most commonly in children.

  • Lecture Focuses on Treating Depression in Primary Care
    9/5/24

    There are many effective tools available for managing depression, but it is crucial for primary care providers to carefully assess symptoms in order to make accurate diagnoses and recommend the most appropriate treatment options.

  • How exercise influences addiction recovery is focus of UB research
    8/26/24

    UB researcher discusses the potential of exercise as a treatment tool for substance use disorders.

  • Levy Awarded Dacey Medal for Cerebrovascular Research
    8/19/24

    Elad I. Levy, MD, MBA, has been awarded the Ralph G. Dacey Jr. Medal for Outstanding Cerebrovascular Research.

  • UB names Parker new chair of anesthesiology
    8/14/24

    Brian M. Parker, MD, chief quality and learning officer at Allegheny Health Network, has been named chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, effective Oct. 1.