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New York's Leading Public Research Universities on the Forefront of Education and Innovation

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New York’s leading public research universities are on the forefront of education and scientific innovation.


Only sixty-five years young, Stony Brook University is recognized as one of the nation’s top research universities, serving as a powerful engine for economic development, technological innovation and clinical care. SBU is not only transforming lives by revolutionizing cancer prognosis and advancing life-saving technologies for cardiac patients but also by offering a world-class education to students from all socio-economic backgrounds, providing them unmatched social and economic mobility.

The University at Buffalo was recognized as a research powerhouse back in 1989, when it became the first public university in New York invited to join the AAU, and its impact has only grown over the years. From developing new ways to treat memory loss in Alzheimer’s to pioneering minimally invasive surgical techniques, UB is making discoveries that lead to longer, healthier lives.

Learn more about the amazing work happening every day at New York's flagship public research universities:

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Study: Some oral bacteria linked with hypertension in older women

Some oral bacteria were associated with the development of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, in postmenopausal women, according to new research led by the University at Buffalo and published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Research Provides Novel Platform for ‘Second Quantum Revolution’

Researchers at Stony Brook University, led by Dominik Schneble, report the formation of matter-wave polaritons in an optical lattice, an experimental discovery that enables studies of a central QIST paradigm through direct quantum simulation using ultracold atoms.
Kelsey Nicole Sommer, QAS.AI chief operating officer and doctoral student, works inside the UB Canon Stroke & Vascular Research Center.

Startup’s AI-Based Software Complements Medical Imaging

A company founded by University at Buffalo researchers is looking to employ artificial intelligence (AI) to improve treatment of vascular lesions in the brain, starting with intracranial aneurysms.
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New Biomedical Research Network to Be Headquartered at Stony Brook

Stony Brook University will lead a new, innovative network of regional biomedical research institutions to accelerate translational research that will impact and advance clinical care for many physical and mental health conditions.

Why Do We Love Carbs? The Origins Predate Agriculture and Maybe Even Our Split From Neanderthals

University at Buffalo researchers, alongside the Jackson Laboratory, found that the gene responsible for starch digestion (AMY1) may have first duplicated over 800,000 years ago, predating human agriculture and allowing early humans to better process starchy foods. By analyzing ancient genomes, they discovered that early hunter-gatherers and even Neanderthals had multiple AMY1 copies, suggesting this genetic variation helped humans adapt to diverse diets and continues to influence metabolic health today.
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York | University Research

Brain Imaging of Neuromelanin May be Key to Understanding Extensive Substance Use

Researchers at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine used neuromelanin-sensitive MRI to study young adults, finding elevated neuromelanin levels in the midbrain of those with a history of substance use, with a notably stronger association in young women. This study highlights the potential of neuromelanin-sensitive MRI to reveal early changes in the dopamine system due to substance use, providing insights particularly valuable for younger populations.
Stony Brook University - The State University of New York | University Research

‘Use the Force,’ Mickey: Study Suggests That ‘Jedi’ Rodents Remotely Move Matter Using Sound to Enhance Their Sense of Smell

A University at Buffalo researcher proposes that rodents produce ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) not for social communication but to manipulate surrounding particles and enhance their sense of smell. If confirmed, this discovery could reshape our understanding of animal cognition, influence treatments for psychological disorders, and inspire new technologies.
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York | University Research

UB Research Identifies the Likely Culprit That Turns Classical Klebsiella Pneumoniae Into a Devastating, Drug-resistant Killer

Research from UBuffalo is combating the rise of a hypervirulent strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae, which can infect healthy individuals and has become resistant to some antibiotics. The team have identified the genetic factors responsible for its virulence, aiming to develop therapies, treatments, and diagnostic tools.
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York | University Research

Study Suggests Humor Could Help People Engage With Colorectal Cancer Information

New research led by the University at Buffalo suggests that humor can be an effective mechanism for reaching people who otherwise avoid information about colorectal cancer screening or other health messaging.
University at Buffalo - The State University of New York | University Research