Recent Research Awards

Fiscal Year 2023: $102 Million in Awards

SEAS research expenditures reach record $102 million
11/30/23
Research expenditures eclipsed $100 million for the first time in school history after an 11% increase in funding over the previous year.
UB awarded $20 million to establish national AI institute to help children with speech, language disorders
1/10/23
The National Science Foundation-funded effort will address the nationwide shortage of speech-language pathologists, ensure at-risk children receive assistance.
UB-led team receives $5 million to help older adults spot online scams, disinformation
10/4/22
The National Science Foundation-funded project aims to reduce online fraud among older adults, who lose billions of dollars each year.
UB and partners are developing new lung cancer screening test
3/13/23
Along with Roswell Park, For-Robin and USC, UB has secured $3.5 million to create a ‘liquid biopsy’ could help spot cancer sooner, improve treatment.
UB engineer Gang Wu receives $3 million as part of the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Shot
6/27/23
Project will focus on creating efficient, cheap, durable catalysts for hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks.
UB, partner awarded $3 million NIH grant to study immune cell therapy for tumors
7/12/23
The work could improve a promising type of immunotherapy treatment — chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
Proposed cancer treatment aims to harness ‘sentinels’ of immune system
6/1/23
Researchers use $2.4 million grant for dendritic cell cancer immunotherapy; will study hybrid drug delivery vehicle that breaks through intracellular traffic jams.
UB engineers developing new polymer to escort cancer drugs with $2.4 million NIH grant
3/30/23
Immune response to polyethylene glycol creates need for alternative drug delivery system.
Buildings that store carbon? UB-led team lands $2.2 million grant to develop eco-friendly insulation
7/13/22
The team will research insulation that incorporates silica aerogel developed by UB researchers, along with plant-based products.
UB to receive $1.6 million to add new tech to precast concrete
5/5/23
The award is part of UB joining a Tier 1 University Transportation Center to enhance nation’s transportation infrastructure.
UB researchers awarded $1.5 million NSF grant to boost STEM students’ outcomes
1/18/23
Program will use inclusive learning community model to fund scholarships and provide support services to 25 full-time students.
UB joins I-Corps Hub, a boost to STEM startups
11/28/22
The $15 million National Science Foundation program will foster innovation and accelerate economic development in Western New York, and beyond.

Recent Research Awards

Fiscal Year 2023: $102 Million in Awards

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