Accomplishments

Highlights of some Research Accomplishments by faculty members at Buffalo:

• Production of the bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) libraries for the National Human
• Genome project
• Development of the test for phenylketonaria in newborns
• Development of PSA test
• Screening test for sickle cell disease
• Transgenic potato-edible vaccine for Hepatitis C
• Vaccine for the prevention of Haemophilus influenza infections
• Development of fetal viability test
• Patented high throughput, robotic crystallization method
• Pioneered interferon treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
• Development of artificial blood
• Development of Liquivent for liquid ventilation
• Development of Nicorette gum
• Surfactant therapy for respiratory distress syndrome in premature newborns