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Mission

The mission of the CoE is to study the mechanistic processes involved in human disease with the goal of developing diagnostics tools and therapeutic interventions, preventative treatment and other disease management devices and processes to improve the health and well-being of the population. This scientific mission is balanced by our responsibility to act as a facilitator of economic development in Upstate New York via partnerships with government, academia and industry.

Goals & Objectives

• To apply the concepts, methodologies, and technologies related to biomedical informatics, including public health epidemiology, computational biology, genomics, proteomics, structural biology, disease modeling, and biomedical engineering to significant human health problems.



• To develop fundamental discovery-based understanding of human diseases such as cancer, infectious diseases, cardiopulmonary disease, and neurological diseases.



• To proactively transfer this fundamental knowledge to the development of devices, therapeutics, algorithms, and other strategies to manage and ultimately prevent human disease, while creating positive economic impact through technology innovation.



• To develop educational programs which will assist in the development of a cadre of scientists and technical personnel who will work in the area of life science research and the biotechnology industry.

History

The creation of the CoE was proposed in 2001 by New York State Governor George Pataki as part of a statewide program to develop the region’s technology resources and spur economic development to lay the foundation for a new life sciences economy in Buffalo Niagara and across the state. As the designated life sciences CoE, the Center combines expertise from research and academic institutions that have been around for more than 100 years with the University at Buffalo (UB), as the lead organization, and two research partners, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute.

The CoE and its research partners are completing the process of moving into 400,000 square feet of state-of-the-art research facilities in three new interconnected buildings, known as the Buffalo Life Sciences Complex, on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, which is a thriving area of clinical, research and academic operations employing over 8,000 people daily. The CoE includes over 100 scientists with biological, physical and computational expertise engaged in interdisciplinary translational research with Center collaborators.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT

A partner of the Center of Excellence, MedTech, will be holding their annual summit October 4, 2010.  MedTech is the hub of the bioscience and medical technology industry in Upstate New York. We are a very active association of pharmaceutical, biotech and medical technology companies, their suppliers and service providers, and research universities.

MedTech boosts the success and growth of its members and the bioscience and medical technology industry in Upstate New York through collaboration, information, education, advocacy and by trumpeting the story. 

MEDTECH 2010 annual conference and technology showcase from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Lodge in Skaneateles Falls. The premier event of Upstate New York’s bioscience and medical technology industry features nationally-recognized thought leaders, entrepreneurs and regional business executives. Topics include global market opportunities, healthcare innovation, manufacturing and operations, regulatory compliance and business development. Apply now to exhibit your company’s latest technology, product prototypes, or research at the Tech Showcase. Find more details and registration information at www.medtech.org/MT2010.

Who should attend MEDTECH 2010:
> Executive Management
> Business and Product Development Professionals
> Senior Medical Officers
> Marketing Directors
> Research Clinicians
> Financial/Accounting Representatives
> Research and Development Professionals
> Public Health and Policy Professionals
> Health Economists
> Biomedical and Research Students
> Industry Professionals

 

Featured Researcher

Dr. Vipin Chaudhary
Associate Professor- UB Department of Computer Science and Engineering

 

Dr. Chaudhary is a prominent UB Computer Scientist and expert in medical imaging. He came to UB in the fall of 2006 in an effort to recruit to the Center of Excellence top-notch "entrepreneurial scientists" capable of developing and commercializing new biotechnologies.  Dr. Chaudhary previously has launched his own business (Micass) and has been on the teams of several successful businesses. Dr. Chaudhary uses high-performance computers to provide neurosurgeons with the up-to-date visual information required in the operating room to ensure successful surgical outcomes. He is also developing computer-assisted interventions in numerous other health care applications.

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Events

To view the complete list of events and event details, please visit our Events page.

2012 Venture Forum - May 16-17; Buffalo, NY. To learn more, visit www.brightbuffaloniagara.com

2012 Pre-Seed Workshop - June 4, 5 & 12, Center of Excellence. For more info email Renata Bator at rmbator@buffalo.edu

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News

Investors Come Looking for Deals in Upstate/Western New York
5/14/2012 - BUFFALO, NY – “Downstate and out-of-town investors are coming to Buffalo in May looking for deals and new ideas. The 2012 Venture Forum is attracting new attention from investment firms from New York City, Ohio, California, Maryland, Illinois and Pennsylvania...” [Read On…]

Conference to Match Startups, Investors: Venture Forum 2012 Merges Two Initiatives
5/12/2012 - BUFFALO, NY – “The Buffalo Niagara region is hosting a joint conference next week aimed at encouraging innovation in the private sector and introducing entrepreneurs to the investors who can help bring their bright ideas to the marketplace...” [Buffalo News Article]

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