UB Genome, Environment and Microbiome Community of Excellence

September is month. An estimated 250,000 people in the U.S. have dystonia, a chronic movement disorder affecting the brain and nervous system.

Did you know? Allison Brashear, MD, MBA — vice president for health sciences and Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo dean — was the principal investigator to describe a unique genetic form of dystonia known as rapid-onset dystonia-Parkinsonism ( ).

Now she is the principal investigator on Clinical Research: ATP1A3-Related Disorders. She and her team are working to expand knowledge about this spectrum of rare neurologic disorders.

» Learn more about clinical research on ATP1A3-related disorders: https://medicine.buffalo.edu/atp1a3

Today at 4pm! Join us for our first Spring 2023 GEM Work-in-Progress series talk, presented by Paul J. Cullen, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in UB's Department of Biological Sciences! Details below & at http://buffalo.edu/gem

CTSI Translational Spotlight: The next CTSI Distinguished Speaker Seminar, held online via Zoom on June 1, will feature a researcher whose work on the genetic basis of the mammalian circadian clock has been central to progress in the field of chronobiology. - https://mailchi.mp/buffalo/ctsi-translational-spotlight-may-18-2022

The AHEC Scholars program application cycle for this year 2022 is now open. If you are a clinical or health professional student, please apply for the program by visiting our website : https://www.erieniagaraahec.org/pipeline.

Today at 4pm! Please join us for our final Spring 2022 Work-in-Progress talk with Dr. Shermali Gunawardena.

The next GEM Work-in-Progress Talk will take place on April 25th at 4pm. This month's speaker is Dr. Shermali Gunawardena, associate professor in UB's Department of Biological Sciences. Details are available below and at the GEM website: http://buffalo.edu/gem/wip.

The next GEM Work-in-Progress Talk will take place on April 25th at 4pm. This month's speaker is Dr. Shermali Gunawardena, associate professor in UB's Department of Biological Sciences. Details are available below and at the GEM website: http://buffalo.edu/gem/wip.

“Basically, it is all about being curious. It’s about understanding how biology and evolution work. ” Vincent Lynch, associate professor, Department of Biological Sciences

Exploring cancer defenses of big, long-lived animals Creatures that live longer and have more cells should have higher risks of developing cancer. A UB team is looking at why they don't.

Today at 4pm, Dr. Margaret DeAngelis will be presenting at the next GEM Work-in-Progress talk. Details are available below and at: http://buffalo.edu/gem/wip.

Today at 4pm! Paul Vanouse, Professor of Art and Director of the Coalesce Center for Biological Art will be presenting our next GEM Work-in-Progress talk. Details to join the discussion are available below and at: http://buffalo.edu/gem/wip.

On Monday, February 28th at 4pm, join us via Zoom for our next GEM Work-in-Progress talk with Paul Vanouse, Professor in the Department of Art & Director of the Coalesce Center for Biological Art! Details below and at: http://buffalo.edu/gem/wip

On Monday, February 28th at 4pm, join us via Zoom for our next GEM Work-in-Progress talk with Paul Vanouse, Professor in the Department of Art & Director of the Coalesce Center for Biological Art! Details below and at: http://buffalo.edu/gem/wip

“It is time for everyone to up their mask game for both your own protection, as well as the UB and Western New York communities at large. ”
Thomas Russo, SUNY Distinguished Professor and chief of infectious diseases

UB expert provides mask guidance With omicron surging, UB infectious disease expert Thomas Russo says all masks are not created equal.

“We have literally hundreds of samples in our sequencing pipeline right now. We are keeping an eye out for both the delta and the omicron variants. ”
Jennifer Surtees, GEM Co-Director; associate professor, Department of Biochemistry

Keeping tabs on omicron UB officials and infectious disease experts are keeping a close watch on the latest developments regarding the new COVID-19 variant of concern.

The "Medicine in WNY" issue of Buffalo Spree magazine features CTSI Community Engagement Core Director Laurene Tumiel-Berhalter, PhD; CTSI Board Member Jennifer A. Surtees, PhD; and patient ambassador Pamela Harold. Read the digital issue now at https://www.buffalospree.com/guides/buffalo-sprees-medicine-in-wny-2021/article_df53b15a-376e-11ec-8915-571e7d659ee8.html. (Tumiel-Berhalter and Harold are pictured below.)

The National Human Genome Research Institute is holding an important 2-day symposium this week - Dec. 2-3 from 10 am-4:30 pm ET. 'The Meaning of Eugenics: Historical and Present-Day Discussions of Eugenics and Scientific Racism' is intended for a broad audience, focusing on historical perspectives. UB's Dr. Michael Rembis (Dept. of History) will be one of the speakers on Thursday morning. Additional details and registration information are available at the link below.

https://www.genome.gov/event-calendar/the-meaning-of-eugenics-historical-and-present-day-discussions-of-eugenics-and-scientific-racism

The Meaning of Eugenics: Historical and Present-Day Discussions of Eugenics and Scientific Racism NHGRI will host a two-day symposium, on December 2-3, 2021, examining the history of eugenics and scientific racism and their complex legacies in the modern health sciences.

Today at 4pm! Dr. Ding Xu from the Department of Oral Biology will be presenting the next GEM Work-in-Progress talk, "Heparan Sulfate in Cathepsin K Biology." We look forward to seeing you there. Details below and at: http://buffalo.edu/gem/wip

Next Monday, November 22nd at 4pm, please join us for our next GEM Work-In-Progress talk with Ding Xu, PhD, Associate Professor in UB's Department of Oral Biology! Details below and at: http://buffalo.edu/gem/wip

Next Monday, November 22nd at 4pm, please join us for our next GEM Work-In-Progress talk with Ding Xu, PhD, Associate Professor in UB's Department of Oral Biology! Details below and at: http://buffalo.edu/gem/wip

This Sunday, November 14th at 2:00pm, a special panel discussion will follow the final matinee performance of 'Photograph 51' at the Jewish Repertory Theatre. Details on the flyer below.
Tickets available at: https://jccbuffalo.org/jrt/

UB looking to expand COVID-19 genetic sequencing Researchers are studying the genetic material.

Genetics study explores how human pregnancy is unique Data from the research could facilitate efforts to prevent and treat adverse pregnancy outcomes, and show the importance of evolutionary medicine.

Wait, Can You Get A Flu Shot When You’re Sick? An Expert Weighs In Sometimes you should keep that appointment.

Our next GEM Work-in-Progress talk with Dr. Jennifer Surtees will take place today at 4pm! buffalo.edu/gem/wip

On Monday, October 25th, Dr. Jennifer Surtees, GEM Co-Director and Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, will be presenting our next GEM Work-in-Progress Talk, "Genomic surveillance of SARS‐CoV‐2 in Erie County highlights the need for regional surveillance." For more information about GEM and the Work-in-Progress series, check out the GEM website at www.buffalo.edu/gem

On Monday, October 25th, Dr. Jennifer Surtees, GEM Co-Director and Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, will be presenting our next GEM Work-in-Progress Talk, "Genomic surveillance of SARS‐CoV‐2 in Erie County highlights the need for regional surveillance." For more information about GEM and the Work-in-Progress series, check out the GEM website at www.buffalo.edu/gem