Institutes

Under the umbrella of the Buffalo Center for Social Research are housed various centers and institutes where interdisciplinary researchers with similar interests collaborate to examine critical research questions through externally funded research.

The vital research being conducted through these enterprises, as well as those new ventures we expect to develop in the coming years, will assist in expanding our real-world impact.

Behavioral Health Clinic
10/30/19
The Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) helps UB translate addictions research into effective treatments for individuals with drinking problems.
Behavioral Health Data Analytics Collaborative
8/3/22
The Behavioral Health Data Analytics Collaborative is a partnership between Integrity Partners for Behavioral Health and researchers from the University at Buffalo from the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, the Department of Biostatistics, and the Buffalo Center for Social Research in the School of Social Work.
Immigrant and Refugee Research Institute (IRRI)
3/14/23
Based on human rights perspectives, the members of the IRRI utilize research as a tool to sustain the dignity of every immigrant and refugee.
Institute for Sustainable Global Engagement (ISGE)
8/22/22
Our mission is to promote and support global engagement, collaboration and professional action among social work faculty, students, graduates and staff.
The Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC)
2/26/23
Provides research and training for organizations regarding trauma and trauma-informed care through evaluation, trauma-specific treatment interventions, training, and more.
UB/Amrita Social Behavioral Sciences Research Institute (UBARI)
9/28/18
The purpose of UBARI is to initiate, encourage, support and conduct interdisciplinary joint research in the social and behavioral sciences as it relates to identified areas of need.