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The University at Buffalo Hauptman-Woodward Research Institute is dedicated to studying the foundations of disease and developing cures for tomorrow.

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Our 2025 BioXFEL Summer Internship has wrapped! Interns from UB-HWI & across the U.S. explored structural biology, presented research, and built lasting skills. Huge thanks to our mentors, partners, and Dr. Letitia Thomas/SURP for supporting their journey!

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Students in UB-HWI's Skill Set Building Through Structural Biology program went beyond the classroom with visits to the Buffalo Museum of Science and the Jacobs Institute — exploring science communication, biomedical tech, and careers that connect science to real-world impact.

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UB-HWI’s Skill Set Building Through Structural Biology summer program for high school students is in full swing—and the participants have been experiencing a variety of activities! They’re gaining both scientific knowledge and confidence this summer!

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This week, we welcomed students from the Eric Pitman Annual Summer Workshop in Computational Science to the University at Buffalo’s Hauptman-Woodward Research Institute! During their visit, they toured our Cryo-Electron Microscopy Center and the National Crystallization Center.

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Apply now for the Skill Set Building Through Structural Biology program at the University at Buffalo Hauptman-Woodward Institute!
Learn about common diseases
Explore real scientific research
Stipend + transportation support!
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What holds your eye lens together? UCLA scientists along with now UB-HWI faculty found out! Using advanced microcrystal electron diffraction, they solved the structure of the abundant lens protein MP20. https://t.co/0DITZpNSdd

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🧬Attention High School Students! 🔬
Are you curious about science and eager to explore the world of biomedical research? Join the University at Buffalo Hauptman-Woodward Research Institute "Skill Set Building Through Structural Biology" Summer Program!

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Researchers from UCLA and UB-HWI have pushed the boundaries of electron crystallography, achieving sub-atomic resolution using energy-filtered #MicroED #CryoEM. This improves structural detail, advancing drug discovery and biomolecular research. https://t.co/4ZdgiIhqai

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UB-HWI’s was honored to participate in the Jacob’s Institute’s “STEM Goes Red” event and share information with high school students about UB-HWI’s research and “Skill Set Building Through Structural Biology” summer education program!

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A new chapter in discovery 💡 Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute has officially joined #UBuffalo, strengthening a shared mission to advance medical research and education in #WNY and beyond 🔽

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Make your gift before we turn the calendar to 2025! Click here to donate now: https://t.co/D3afXHEp4i
Wishing you and yours a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!

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Your gifts support the people making discoveries and help grow the next generation of researchers. Please help continue HWI’s nearly 70-year history of impact and springboard us into our next chapter with the University at Buffalo…make your gift today. https://t.co/D3afXHDReK

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From our family to yours, we wish you a very Happy Holiday Season. Thank you for supporting the critical research and discovery that takes place here every day at HWI.

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Last month, HWI scientists Gabby Budziszewski & Devrim Acehan shared cutting-edge tools like the National Crystallization Center & Cryo-EM tech at UB & Roswell Park’s "Research Resources Day." 🌟🔬 https://t.co/tiHAKYDYgb

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🔬 Tiny crystals, big impact! Our new @NatureProtocols guide helps scientists unlock the secrets of molecules using #MicroED, a powerful #cryoEM technique. We explain how to prepare samples for this cutting-edge method. #StructuralBiology #ScienceProtocols https://t.co/bxSOQJJKNg

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Make this season bright for the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute – give the gift of innovation by donating today! https://t.co/D3afXHDReK

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🎉🎯 The holiday cheer is in full swing at HWI! Our staff brought their A-game to darts and shuffleboard at this year’s party. Turns out, we’re as good at aiming for bullseyes as we are at hitting research goals! 🎄✨

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Your contributions support ground-breaking research today, which leads to cures for millions. Please make your gift today by visiting https://t.co/D3afXHDReK. Thank you!

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New discovery! Researchers from HWI, UCLA & HHMI use cutting-edge cryoET & cryoEM to uncover how viruses hijack the cell and assemble. This breakthrough in virus-host interactions could lead to new therapies & showcases HWI's structural biology merit. https://t.co/kk0fHqOliG

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Today is #GivingTuesday, a day in which we inspire generosity around the world.

We hope that during this day of generosity, you will consider making a gift to HWI. Please make your gift now by visiting: https://t.co/D3afXHDReK. Thank you for your support!