The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine is looking for adults to participate in a dental study. The goal of this study is to better understand the link between weight status and gum disease. Read More

Adults aged 30 to 64 years old Either lean or overweight Have at least 10 teeth Have not taken an antibiotic within the last 3 months Are not currently pregnant Report no autoimmune disease Are not taking immunosuppressant medication Fluent in English or Spanish

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for adult volunteers with and without spinal cord injuries to participate in an exercise study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the brain and bodily responses to exercise in people with and without spinal cord injuries. The results of this study will hopefully improve the quality of life for adults with spinal cord injuries. Read More

Adults between the ages of 18-55 years old Adults with a spinal cord injury (at least 6 months after the initial injury) Adults without a spinal cord injury Reliable transportation to attend two study visits on the UB South Campus (at Main Street and Bailey Avenue)

Participants with or without multiple sclerosis are needed for this research study on audio-visual cognition. Participants will be asked to complete some short questionnaires and cognitive tasks over the span of approximately 2-3 hours. All testing will be completed in one session at the University at Buffalo's Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurosciences Laboratories. Read More

-Age range 20-65 years
-Normal Hearing and Vision
-DO NOT have the following: severe psychiatric disorder, alcohol or substance abuse or dependence, history of traumatic head injury, neurological disturbances other than multiple sclerosis.

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is recruiting healthy adults and those with multiple sclerosis (MS) for a study. The goal of the study is to examine a new test of processing speed (or how quickly the brain understands and responds to information) that was developed for people diagnosed with MS. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) OR are healthy adults
-Speak English

This study enrolls adults who have had heart failure or heart attack or who are generally healthy. The purpose of this study is to learn more about how these types of cardiovascular issues happen at a biological level. We will do that by looking at the immune cells in the blood. Read More

Adults ages 18+
Generally healthy OR are presenting to the hospital with heart failure or acute myocardial infarction (heart attack).

This study enrolls healthy adults. The purpose is to determine a standard for how healthy people walk so that we can better help patients who have difficulty walking. Read More

Healthy adults ages 20-80
English speaking
Able to walk without assistance.

This study enrolls healthy adults. The purpose of this study is to learn how people use memories and make decisions about their behavior. Read More

Healthy adults ages 18-64.
English spoken as first language.
USA residents.
Cannot be pregnant.

This study is for people who read the Sofia Learns About Research book. The book is a coloring and activity book created to help children and families learn more about participating in research. Anyone can access the online, interactive version of the book and participate in the study. Read More

Children and adults (any age)
Have read or will read the Sofia Learns About Research Book

ALSO
Children in select classrooms in WNY where the Sofia Learns About Research book is being read.

The purpose of this study is to develop a new treatment for tuberculosis (TB). It is expected that direct participation in this study will be during participants' blood draw. Read More

Healthy Adult
Ages 18-65
Willing to serve as a control in the study

The Buffalo Research Registry connects people 18 years of age and older in Western New York to research opportunities at the University at Buffalo. Read More

Age 18+