This is a prospective cohort observational study to develop a personalized medicine algorithm to determine optimum Tac dose throughout the early stages of kidney transplantation based on gene markers and gut microbiome composition. There are no clinical interventions in this study, and it does not change the standard of care (SOC). This study is solely limited to sample and data collection. Read More

Adults over the age of 18 years old Are a candidate for a kidney transplant Patients of the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Are considered to be overweight

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults for a weighted backpack walking study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the impact of walking with a weighted backpack on the body. The results of the study may help to improve the safety of military personnel that carry heavy amounts of weight while walking. Read More

Healthy women between the ages of 18-39 years old Exercise 4 or more days a week Not taking any medications that are expected to alter responses to exercise

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is looking for orthopedic surgery residents for a survey study. The goal of the study is to learn more about exposure to and viewpoints of robot assisted spine surgery for orthopedic residents. Read More

Adults 18 years or older Orthopedic surgery residents

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Ophthalmology is enrolling adults who are having eye surgery for a study. The goal of the study is to investigate the eye tissue of people with glaucoma. Read More

Adults over the age of 18 years old Currently scheduled to have eye surgery

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Medicine is recruiting adults with hypertension (high blood pressure) for a clinical trial. The goal of the study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a new medication (Lorundrostat) for people with high blood pressure that is not well controlled. Read More

Adults 18 years or older Have been diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) that is not well controlled

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Emergency Medicine is looking for law enforcement personnel for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the challenges of applying a tourniquet after an officer suffers blood loss. We hope to use the study results to improve law enforcement health and safety. Read More

Adults between the ages of 18 to 49 years old Are a member of a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team or a Medical Response Unit (MRU) member Are in good health Have been trained to apply a tourniquet

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for health adults for an in-person study. The goal of the study is to learn more about how the body coordinates movement with balance and posture. Read More

Healthy adults between the ages of 18 to 75 years old Fluent in English Have normal hearing and balance

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is looking for adult volunteers with and without spinal cord injuries for a study on hand movement. The goal of the study is to learn about how the brain, nerves, and muscles of the body are connected and perform everyday tasks. This may help us to develop ways to improve the hand functions of people with spinal cord injuries. Read More

Healthy adults between the ages of 18-75 years old who are right-handed Adults between the ages of 18-75 years old who have had a spinal cord injury

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Microbiology and Immunology is looking for healthy adults aged 21 – 40 or above 60 years old for a vaccine study. The goal of this study is to see how age plays a role in a person’s bodily response to a vaccine (Prevnar-20) that will protect against pneumococcal pneumonia. Read More

Healthy adults aged 21-40 OR above 60 years old
Have not received the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine
Are not currently pregnant
Have not been diagnosed with dementia
Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults to participate in an exercise study. The goal of this study is to learn more about how our lungs, heart, and brain respond to different diving situations. We hope to better understand why some people have a bad reaction to rising carbon dioxide levels during SCUBA dives. This may inform better diving and safety practices for SCUBA divers. Read More

Healthy adults between the ages of 18-39 years old Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding Fluent in English