Kelly Foltz-Ramos, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CHSE-A, FAAN, director of simulation and innovation and assistant professor in UB’s School of Nursing, was recently inducted as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) Nursing Academy.
The award recognizes faculty who make a meaningful difference in students’ academic growth, professional development and overall collegiate experience.
Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings measure schools of medicine across the country, as well as their departments and other health sciences schools, such as dentistry, pharmacy, public health and nursing.
University-community partnerships focused on AI literacy for children and on care for the homeless are the focus of two projects awarded funding from the CTSI.
For Cindy Sickora, community health is not a setting. It is a responsibility. As director of faculty practice initiatives at the University at Buffalo School of Nursing, Sickora is advancing nurse-led, community-academic partnerships that bring care directly to neighborhoods while preparing students to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care where it is needed most.
Epidural placement is one of the most technically challenging procedures anesthesia providers perform, relying on precise tactile perception to identify tissue layers and achieve loss of resistance (LOR) without injuring the patient. Yet, widely used training manikins can fall short in replicating the feel of human tissue, limiting a provider’s readiness before performing the procedure in practice.
The REACHvr platform, which uses virtual reality and online training to prepare students to assist rural and underserved communities, won first place at a recent meeting on simulation in health care.
UB Nursing’s REACHvr initiative, led by Kelly Foltz-Ramos, won the first place abstract award at IMSH 2026 for its innovative approach to preparing students to serve rural and underserved communities.
Sleep is a basic biological function, so why do so many people struggle with it? In this episode, renowned sleep expert Carleara Weiss unpacks the mysteries of why we sleep and what happens when we don’t; discusses her research on the link between sleep and Alzheimer's; and shares her top tips for getting a better night’s rest.
The lab, led by Carleara Weiss, explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and biomarkers of neurodegeneration, sleep disturbances and cognitive decline.
Friend-based motivational interview takes into consideration the effects drinking may have on an individual’s ability to recognize and respond to risk.
Five nursing students spent the summer immersed in discovery through the Nursing Undergraduate Research Summer Experience (NURSE) program. Held from June 3-Aug. 12, the 10-week program pairs undergraduates with accomplished UB School of Nursing scientists for hands-on research experiences that can lead to additional professional opportunities, including attending scientific conferences and disseminating research at local and national levels.
This issue of UBNursing reflects the depth and breadth of our work. Faculty, students and alumni are conducting research that addresses pressing health challenges, advancing educational innovation, earning national recognition, and building partnerships that strengthen the health of our communities.
With new funding from the New York Health Foundation, UB School of Nursing is expanding its Mobile Vaccine Initiative to improve access to childhood immunizations across Western New York.
UB is tied for No. 36 among 225 public universities and comes in at No. 75 in best national universities, which includes major public and private colleges and universities nationwide.
