News and Events

For One Medical Student, Jacobs School Felt Like a ‘Comfort Blanket Community’
3/17/26
As Match Day approaches, fourth-year medical student Maureen Fagan is reflecting on the journey that got her here — and is feeling extremely grateful for the support of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the Buffalo community.

As She Heads to Match Day, This Medical Student Takes Nothing for Granted
3/17/26
A severe stroke in her second year of medical school gave this medical student a unique perspective on the patient experience.
Neuroscience Student Wins ASPET Travel Award
3/17/26
Ruth-Ann Saddler, a graduate student in the doctoral program in neuroscience, has won a competitive travel award to attend the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) 2026 annual meeting May 17-20 in Minneapolis.
Conference Gathers Latino Medical Students in Buffalo
3/17/26
The 53rd annual Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) — Northeast Regional Conference showcased the pride and passion of Buffalo March 6-8 as the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences hosted the event for the first time.
NIH Grant to Support Study of Salivary Gland Regeneration
3/17/26
Investigators at UB's dental school and medical school are conducting research to repair and regenerate glands that affect eating, speech and quality of life.
In Memoriam: Alexander C. “Alastair” Brownie, PhD
3/17/26
Alexander C. “Alastair” Brownie, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Teaching professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Biochemistry at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, died March 11, shortly after his 95th birthday.

Subscribe to our RSS feed