Jeffrey J. Yu MD, PhD
Jeffrey J. Yu
MD, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
General Pediatrics; Pediatrics
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDEducation and Training:
- Residency, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2012)
- Internship, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo (2010)
- MD, Medicine, University at Buffalo (2009)
- PhD, Microbiology and Immunology, University at Buffalo (2009)
- BA, Biology and Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis (2001)
Employment:
- School Physician at the NYS Batavia School for the Blind (2018-present)
- Attending Physician, General Pediatrics, Oishei Children's Hospital (2012-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2009-present)
- Faculty Senate: Senator, University at Buffalo (2019–2021)
- Director, Continuity Clinic, Oishei Children's Hospital (2012–2018)
- Research Technician, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2001–2002)
Awards and Honors:
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Pediatric Resident Teaching Award (2011)
- Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS): Nominee for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation (2010)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Dean‘s Award for Outstanding Dissertation Research (2009)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Microbiology and Immunology Award for Excellence in Dissertation Research (2008)
- University at Buffalo: James English Research for PhD Student Award (2007)
- University at Buffalo: Robert Genco Award (2007)
- University at Buffalo: Robert Genco Award (2006)
- University at Buffalo: Gender Across Borders Student Poster Presentation Award (2006)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Boris Albini Award (2005)
Journal Articles:
- Conti HR, Shen F, Nayyar N, Stocum E, Sun JN, Lindermann MJ, Ho AW, Hai JH, Yu JJ, Jung JW, Filler SG, Masso-Welch PA, Edgerton M, Gaffen S. (2009) Th17 cells and IL-17 receptor signaling are essential for mucosal host defense against oral candidasis. J Exp Med (Feb), 206(2): 299-311.
- Yu JJ, Ruddy MJ, Conti HR, Boonanantanasarn K, Gaffen S. (2008) The IL-17 receptor plays a gender-dependent role in host protection against P. gingivalis-induced periodontal bone loss. Infection and Immunity (Sep), 76(9): 4206-4213.
- Yu JJ, Gaffen S. (2008) Interleukin-17: a novel inflammatory cytokine that bridges innate and adaptive immunity. Front Biosci (Jan), 13: 170-177.
- Yu JJ, Ruddy MJ, Wong GC, Sfintescu C, Baker PJ, Smith JB, Evans R, Gaffen S. (2007) An essential role for IL-17 in preventing pathogen-initiated bone destruction: recruitment of neutrophils to inflamed bone requires IL-17 receptor-dependent signals. Blood (May), 109(9): 3794-3802.
- Gaffen S, Kramer JM, Yu JJ, Shen F. (2006) The IL-17 cytokine family. Vitam Horm (Jan), 74: 255-282.
- Yu JJ, Tripp CS, Russell JH. (2003) Regulation and phenotype of an innate Th1 cell: role of cytokines and the p38 kinase pathway. J Immunol (Dec), 171(11): 6112-6118.
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Presentations:
- "An Essential Role for IL-17RA in Preventing Periodontal Bone Loss" 6th Annual Buffalo Conference on Immunology; Witebsky Center for Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology (WCMPI); Innate Immunity (2006)
- "Interleukin-17 Signaling Deficiency Exacerbates Periodontal Bone Loss" 84th General Session and Exhibition; International Association of Dental Research (IADR); 1st Meeting of the Pan-Asian-Pacific Federation (2006)
- "Genetic Background and Gender Influence Pathogenicity of Periodontal Organisms" 18th Annual Buffalo Conference on Microbial Pathogenesis; Witebsky Center for Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology (WCMPI) (2006)
- "Interleukin-17 Signaling Deficiency Reveals Differential Immune Responses Between Sexes in Periodontal Disease" Gender Across Borders II: Research Subjects; Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender (2006)
- "Interleukin-17 Signaling Deficiency Reduces Neutrophils Recruitment to Periodontal Tissue" 5th Annual Buffalo Conference on Immunology; Witebsky Center for Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology (WCMPI); Cancer and Inflammation (2005)
Service Activities:
- LGBTQ+ advocacy group improving care and healthcare access for employees and public; Kaleida LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (2021–2023)
- Voting member of UB Faculty Senate; Senator (2019–2021)
- New York State School for the Blind; School Physician (2016–present)
- ; Faculty interviewer for candidates to UB Pediatric Residency Program (2012–present)
- Special Needs Clinic at Niagara Pediatrics; Primary care physician for Children with Special Healthcare Needs (2012–present)
- 8th Annual Upstate New York Immunology Conference; Participant (2006)
- 17th Annual Buffalo Conference on Microbial Pathogenesis; Participant (2005)
- 4th Annual Buffalo Conference on Immunology: Tolerance and Autoimmunity - "Immunity to Infection"; Participant (2004)
- Joint Meeting of International Cytokine Society and International Society for Interferon and Cytokine Research: Cytokines in Cancer and Immunity; Participant (2004)
- University at Buffalo: Conference on Contemporary Periodontology - Host-pathogen Relationships in Health and Disease; Participant (2004)