Patients of the UBMD spinal clinic in need of spinal surgery are invited to take part in a study. Researchers are hoping to learn more about how spinal surgery may improve a person’s spine, pain relief, and overall health. Read More

Adults 18 years or older who have been diagnosed with a spinal deformity and are patients of the UBMD spinal clinic
Speak 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 Community Health and Health Behavior is conducting a study for adults that use nicotine and cannabis OR only cannabis. The goal of the study is to learn more about the effects and patterns of use for people that regularly use nicotine and cannabis. Read More

Are over the age of 21 years old Regularly use nicotine and cannabis OR regularly use cannabis Are fluent in English Not currently pregnant Have a smartphone

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Public Health is running a study for patients of the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic. The goal of the study is to learn more about patients’ knowledge of dermatology (skin) care offered at the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic. Read More

Adults 18 years or older Patients of the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Otolaryngology is recruiting ENT doctors that have left roles in academia for an interview study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the reasons ENT doctors may leave academia. The results of the study may be used to help improve working conditions and retention rates for ENTs in academia. Read More

Adults 18 years or older Otolaryngologists that have transitioned out of positions in academia Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is running a study for UBMD patients who are 35 to 40 weeks pregnant and eligible for labor induction. The goal of the study is to learn more about the knowledge patients have of the labor induction process. The results of the study may be used to develop materials to better educate patients on the labor induction process and promote better doctor-patient interactions. Read More

Pregnant adults aged 18 or older Are between 35 to 40 weeks pregnant Eligible for labor induction

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) Department of Urology is running an online survey study on male birth control. The goal of the study is to learn more about how men feel about their different birth control options. Read More

People identifying as male over the age of 18 years old Have access to a smart device for completing the survey (such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop) Fluent in English

This study enrolls healthy adults who will be getting a vaccine. The goal of this study is to learn about immune system cells called macrophages. Macrophages are important immune system cells that form when an infection is in the body. Read More

Adults ages 20-55.
Generally healthy.

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