The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Psychology is recruiting adults with a history of depression living in urban areas of Erie and Niagara counties for a new study. The research team is interested in learning more about the impact of nature (for example, temperature, air pollution, and access to greenspaces such as public parks) on mental health. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have a history of depression
-Live in an urban part of Erie/Niagara counties
-Own a smart phone
-Can speak and read English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Clinical Research Office is looking for adults diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure for a clinical trial. The goal of the study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a new drug combination (baxdrostat/dapagliflozin) in treating kidney disease and high blood pressure. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease AND high blood pressure
-Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is enrolling healthy individuals and those living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in an in-person study. Read More

-Adults between the ages of 20 to 65 years old
-Healthy adults OR have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)
-Have normal hearing and vision
-Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Community Health and Health Behavior is conducting a survey study for adults who smoke and attend either the Seneca-Babcock Food Pantry or the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic. The goal of the study is to raise awareness about the free services available to help community members quit smoking cigarettes. Read More

-Adults 21 years or older
-Currently smoke cigarettes
-Attend the Seneca-Babcock Food Pantry or the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic
-Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Public Health and Health Professions is looking for older adults aged 70 to 90 years old for the OPACH2 Calibration Study. The goal of the study is to evaluate exercise intensity and heart rate differences using activity/heart rate monitors in older adults. Read More

-Older adults aged 70 to 90 years old
-Willing to abstain from alcohol 72 hours before testing
-Willing to abstain from caffeine and nicotine on the day of testing
-Able to walk independently
-Able to do some walking tests while wearing sensors
-Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department Medicine is conducting a study for adults that have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease. The goal of the study is to see if the study drug (retatrutide) can help to control blood sugar levels and manage weight in people with T2D. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) AND kidney disease
-Are using basal insulin alone or with metformin/SGLT2 inhibitors to treat their T2D
-Are not underweight
-Have a blood glucose (sugar) level (also known as HbA1C) of 7.0% to 10.5%
-Are fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Maternal and Child Health Program is enrolling pregnant people for the Early Start for Your Baby’s Health and Safety Program. The goal of this research program is to help promote breast feeding and infant safe sleep practices. Read More

Adults 18 years or older who are within 28 weeks of pregnancy
Have a household income qualified for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is conducting an in-person simulated diving study for healthy adults. The goal of the study is to learn more about how people respond to stressors during diving that can result in dehydration. The results from the study may be used to improve the health and safety of military divers on missions. Read More

Healthy adults between the ages of 18 to 44 years old In good physical shape Do not currently smoke cigarettes Do not have any significant medical diseases Not currently pregnant Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Center for Health Research is recruiting pregnant people for the ENRICHED study. This study focuses on learning more about the health and well-being of Erie-Niagara families. The goal of the study is to learn about things that affect parents’ mental and physical health and, in turn, their children’s health. Read More

Pregnant adults 18 years or older Must be less than 13 weeks pregnant Speak English or Spanish

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine is looking for a parent/legal guardian and one teen per household for a dental survey study. The goal of this study is to learn more about the reasons families do not go to the dentist on a regular basis. The results from this study may allow us to develop strategies to help people from underrepresented groups have better access to dental care. Read More

Teens between the ages of 12-17 years old and one parent/guardian Able to read in English From an underrepresented background based on race, income level, living in a rural area, etc.