The Buffalo Advantage
5/29/25
Buffalo offers a unique blend of opportunities for professional and personal growth. The communities within and around the metro area comprise a wide range of cultural perspectives that enrich learning and practice in health care fields.
Education
6/9/25
Cutting-edge education: UB’s health sciences schools bring together talents of clinicians, educators and researchers.
Research
5/13/25
University at Buffalo health sciences researchers, clinicians, trainees and students apply their knowledge to a diversity of projects addressing local and global health challenges. The research they do changes lives, drives the growth of the Buffalo-Niagara region and helps to advance and inform society.
In the Community
6/11/25
The integration of medical, dental, pharmaceutical, public health, nursing and social work expertise leads to innovative, evidence-based solutions that improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities among the ~1.1 million people who call the Buffalo-Niagara metropolitan area home.
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The health sciences schools at the University at Buffalo collaborate and synchronize efforts to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and innovation, which creates better health outcomes for local and global populations. Working together, the schools prepare students to be change makers in health sciences professions and disciplines — and empower faculty and researchers to drive discoveries from the labs to the marketplace.

Strong Leaders. Valuable Local and Global Impacts. Meaningful Work.

Our Strengths: Areas of Focus

  • Addictions and Pain Management
    6/9/25
    Find out how research at UB in addictions has been central to efforts to combat substance use disorders in the region, which has a nationwide impact.
  • Aging
    6/9/25
    Health advances are extending our lifespans. See how UB health science teams strive to find solutions that enable graceful aging with enhanced vitality.
  • Drug Development
    5/29/25
    Learn why our pursuit of new and effective drugs is a crucial pillar supporting better health.
  • Health and AI
    5/29/25
    As a leading partner in New York State's Empire AI consortium, UB is pursuing new technology and data science that will transform health care.
  • Infectious Diseases
    5/29/25
    Infectious agents’ ability to rapidly adapt to host defenses is a critical impediment to treatment and prevention. See how we’re exploring innovative approaches.
  • Neurosciences
    5/29/25
    Researchers in 20+ UB departments and divisions work to deepen our understanding of nervous system form and function from molecules to behavior.
  • Women's Health
    5/29/25
    A longstanding leader in women’s health initiatives, UB is committed to addressing the diverse health issues affecting women at all of life’s stages.

Our Clinical Impacts in Western New York

Clinical and Translational Science Institute
5/29/25
UB’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) leverages the strengths of the Buffalo Translational Consortium to advance translational research, from basic science to clinical applications that improve patient outcomes.
Dental Clinics/Mobile Dental Unit
5/29/25
Community involvement is an important component of the education and training of the next generation of dental professionals. The School of Dental Medicine incorporates community oral health care in training and academic programs.
Clinical Trials
6/9/25
Clinical trials at the University at Buffalo are critical as part of our commitment to the community because they improve access to advanced medical treatments, often years before they become widely available. Participation in trials can frequently lead to better health outcomes. 
UBMD
5/29/25
UBMD is the largest medical group in Western New York, with more than 600 physicians across 16 specialties providing expert care for children, adults and seniors. From primary and emergency care to specialized and surgical treatments, UBMD delivers comprehensive medical services throughout the region.
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Explore UB’s Health Sciences Schools