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The Primary Care Research Institute (PCRI) brings together clinicians, health services researchers and other experts to address the common but complex issues surrounding contemporary health care

03/18/2026

The University at Buffalo’s Department of Family Medicine and the Primary Care Research Institute had such an eye-opening evening at the Amherst Schools Family Wellness Night! We got to speak to many families about sugar content in common foods and drinks as well as what Opioids do to different parts of your brain!

Our Community Engagement Specialist, Jennifer Serniuk, and Research Assistant, Marissa Camacho, as well as our undergraduate students Lamisha Ashan and Meghan Mistretta had a blast doing hands-on activities with families.

03/13/2026

Dena Werner, Ph.D., LCSW is a Postdoctoral Associate at the Primary Care Research Institute within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at SUNY Buffalo. Her research focuses on examining the developmental and psychosocial factors that shape adherence behaviors among adolescent kidney transplant patients and on developing psychological interventions to support long-term health outcomes. She has recently presented preliminary findings of this work at the 15th Annual Postdoc Research Symposium. Dr. Werner also maintains a private practice, providing care to adolescents facing chronic medical conditions and other significant life transitions. She leads Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills group for adolescents with complex clinical presentations and integrates DBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic interventions into her clinical work. In addition, she teaches graduate-level research courses, focusing on research methodology, design, and the application of research to clinical practice.

02/27/2026

Attention community based organizations and community groups. We want to hear from you! Are you interested in partnering on health equity research projects? Consider submitting a poster on your organization’s vision and mission at the 5th Annual Research Day on April 25, 2026. Poster submissions are due March 20, 2026. We hope to see you there!

02/26/2026

🍎 Community, Health, and High School Spirit! 🍎
We had an incredible time at Emerson High School for the Parent Resource Fair! Our Department of Family Medicine Outreach team was on the ground in Buffalo connecting with families and sharing some vital wellness tips.
We loved seeing everyone engage with our interactive stations, including:
Heart Health: Checking blood pressure and sharing tips on keeping those numbers in the healthy range!
Nutrition Deep Dive: Breaking down nutrition labels and showing the “sweet truth” about sugar content in everyday drinks.
Healthy Choices: Chatting about smarter sodium choices and the amazing benefits of dietary fiber.
A huge thank you to the Emerson community for having us. We’re so proud to support our Buffalo neighbors in building healthier futures together! 🏙️
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02/25/2026

Attention UB faculty, staff, and students! We would like to share this amazing upcoming opportunity to advance your knowledge around health equity. The Community Health Equity Research Institute is holding a seminar on action strategies for health equity advocacy. We hope to see you there!

02/17/2026

Meet our team! 🌟
We are thrilled to highlight Allison Panaro, a Research Assistant at the Primary Care Research Institute.
Allison holds an MPH from the University of Limerick and brings her expertise to critical initiatives like the Erie County Opioid Settlement project and Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant and Substance Use Site-Based Program (COSSUP). Her work is central to our mission of improving community health outcomes through dedicated research.
We’re so glad to have her passion and drive on the team!

02/13/2026

Shoutout to the incredible interdisciplinary work happening at the UB Primary Care Research Institute! 🎧✨
We’re thrilled to share UB Department of Family Medicine faculty, Dr. Amanda Ziegler, is mentioned on a recent podcast episode of The Starting Gate. The episode highlights an upcoming project focusing on health interventions for teens, exploring the use of technology in primary care (mobile health platforms with remote monitoring in connection with their doctor).
We are proud to partner with innovators like Dr. Natalie Davis, CMO of PreventScripts, to bridge the gap between technology and primary care.
👉 Swipe to see the highlight and check out full interview at the link below!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-61-from-outrage-to-action-reimagining-healthcare/id1779149337?i=1000744950750&r=2580.54

02/12/2026

Meet our team! 🌟
“I love being able to apply my interdisciplinary and qualitative research background to foster growth and knowledge in the community about things that matter most to them.” — Jennifer Serniuk, PhD.
At the Primary Care Research Institute, Jennifer bridges the gap between research and real-world impact. As a Participatory Research Evaluation Specialist, she is dedicated to making sure community voices are heard and valued in every project. 💡
She is currently applying her expertise to develop a vital community feedback loop for the Erie County Opioid Settlement Funds Evaluation Project. Her work ensures that research remains grounded in the needs of the people we serve.💡

01/14/2026

We are proud to announce that Andrew Baumgartner, MD, is the recipient of a 2026 UB Clinical and Translation Science Institute 2026 Pilot Studies Grant. We’re proud that our faculty at the Department of Family Medicine and the Primary Care Research Institute are leading efforts to advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine to benefit patient care.

Read to learn more about Dr. Baumgartner’s project at https://www.buffalo.edu/ctsi/ctsi-news.host.html/content/shared/www/ctsi/articles/academic_articles/ctsi-translational-pilot-studies-program-awards-2026.detail.html

01/07/2026

Please join the Primary Care Research Institute in congratulating Dr. Robert Wahler on gaining certification as an Age-Friendly Pharmacist. Dr. Wahler is a part of Team Alice (a geriatric medication safety research team) at the University at Buffalo. His research focuses on Geriatrics, Medication Safety, Medication Therapy Management, Pain Education, Pain Management, and Palliative Medicine. To learn more about the Age-Friendly Pharmacy (AFP) Recognition and it’s importance visit: https://www.ascp.com/news/713177/ASCP-Introduces-Age-Friendly-Pharmacy-AFP-Recognition.htm

12/19/2025

The Primary Care Research Institute wishes you, your family, your friends, and your community a happy and safe holiday season!

12/16/2025

Dr. Bonnie Vest, Dr. Matthew Thomas, Meghan Chambers and their collaborators recently published some research on harm reduction vending machines, a modern approach for distributing harm reduction supplies to address opioid overdose, in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. Read to learn more about their project!

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Buffalo, NY
14203

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