• RENEW students explain the ‘why’ of their research
    5/2/25

    Stories of personal connection to their work weren’t uncommon at the UB RENEW Institute’s spring poster session and end-of-year celebration.

  • Gresham lecturer urges audience to keep on playing
    5/2/25

    Colorado State ÃÍÁÏÊÓÆµ researcher Shelly Lane says play is crucial for motor, social, cognitive and emotional development.

  • Workshop brings together science and art
    5/2/25

    Participants will use microplastics collected on campus to create pieces of art while exploring the environmental impact of plastic pollution. 

  • Moon rocks land at UB
    5/1/25

    The rock samples were loaned to UB professor Tracy Gregg by NASA as part of a program that gives educators a chance to use these rare samples in their classrooms.

  • The sounds of campus, according to physics
    5/1/25

    UB undergraduates measure the sound-intensity levels around the North Campus for a physics of music course.

  • Language matters
    5/1/25

    UB researchers have compiled a list of words physicians should never say to patients with complex, chronic disorders that are often dismissed or misdiagnosed.

  • How advertising impacts Wall Street
    4/30/25

    A new School of Management study reveals a link between product ads and analyst accuracy.

  • UB to hold commencement ceremonies
    4/30/25

    Some 6,435 students are candidates to receive 6,905 degrees and certificates during ceremonies being held May 2 through May 18.

  • GSE student named Fulbright alumni ambassador
    4/30/25

    2023 Fulbright recipient Russel Bassarath's role is to share his experiences with other UB students and increase awareness of the program.

  • Changing weight-loss landscape
    4/29/25

    UB researcher Nicole Albanese talks about recent developments, including the end of the shortage of weight-loss drugs and the possible bankruptcy of WeightWatchers.

  • AI-powered speech analysis tool wins Panasci TEC
    4/29/25

    $75,000 in startup funding and services were awarded as the entrepreneurship competition celebrated its 25th anniversary.

  • Bullsapalooza!

    A sunny and warm Sunday was the setting for the first Bullsapalooza campus celebration. Open to all students and their friends, the Student Association put together a fun day that included inflatable attractions, physical challenges like a zip line, hatchet throwing and an escape room, to name a few. There were also rides and food trucks. Photos: Nancy J. Parisi

    Published May 1, 2025

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Albanese on weight-loss drugs

Almost 10% of Americans are expected to be taking Ozempic, Wegovy or a similar weight-loss drug by 2035. Pharmacy researcher Nicole Albanese, an expert on diabetes, weight loss and nutrition, explains the pros and cons on the latest episode of the Driven to Discover podcast.

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