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Thursday, June 5, 2025, noon, via Zoom
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NIH T awards are institutional grants that fund research training for graduate students and postdocs in designated fields. This Q&A session with feature faculty who have successfully received T awards and a reviewer with firsthand experience evaluating these proposals. Panelists will share insights into the application process, offer tips for navigating post-award responsibilities, and discuss what reviewers look for in a strong submission.
Questions? Contact Beth Dolph: bdolph@buffalo.edu
Thursday, June 12, 2025, noon, via Zoom
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Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide up to $2 million through startup formation or partnerships with existing small businesses. Designed to bridge the gap between discovery and deployment, these programs are increasingly used by faculty to translate innovations into practical applications. The session will cover program structure, agency priorities, and UB support resources for securing.
Monday, June 23, 2025, noon, via Zoom
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The Institute for Healthcare Informatics (IHI) will discuss how UB's secure data infrastructure is transforming healthcare research. IHI's vast data repository - integrated with the TriNetX network - empowers researchers across UB and the Buffalo Translational Consortium. Join us to learn how to grow your research through accessing their systems and support.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, noon to 1 p.m., via Zoom
Nora D. Volkow, MD, is director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health, the world's largest funder of scientific research on the health aspects of drug use and addiction. Dr. Volkow's work has been instrumental in demonstrating that drug addiction is a brain disorder. As a research psychiatrist, Dr. Volkow pioneered the use of brain imaging to investigate how substance use affects brain functions.
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Jill Szczesek, PhD
Associate Vice President of Research Administration and Finance
Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences