School News

Jacobs School Names Troy Woodard Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology
12/2/25
Troy D. Woodard, MD, section head of rhinology, sinus and skull base surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, has been appointed chair of the Department of Otolaryngology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and president and chief executive officer of UB Otolaryngology.
Biomedical Programs Boost Enrollment Growth
12/2/25
With a renewed focus on research experience and experiential learning, enrollment across undergraduate, master’s and PhD programs has grown to new levels, positioning students for success across disciplines and career paths.
From Idea to Impact: The Jacobs School's Research Enterprise
11/26/25
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences powers the discovery-to-health pipeline through its innovative translational research, community partnerships, education outreach, and much more.
Putting Renewed Focus on Negative Pressure Ventilation
11/26/25
In October, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences hosted a conference on negative pressure ventilation, a less common but useful breathing therapy alternative.
‘We Can’t Wait Until 2042’ Writes UB Expert About Implementing New Guidelines for Treating Concussion/TBI
11/25/25
A UB expert wrote an editorial accompanying the new clinical practice guidelines for treating adults with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury and geared toward primary care providers.
Addressing Health Equity Goal of New CHERI Director
11/21/25
Heather M. Gardiner, PhD, aims to expand the Community Health Equity Research Institute's research impact and strengthen links with the community.
Study Explores AI-Enhanced Wearable Devices for Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes Care
11/20/25
UB researchers have published the first comprehensive meta-review of AI-enhanced wearables for people with prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
Ian Wax: Running on Resilience
11/19/25
Third-year medical student Ian Wax was diagnosed with recurrent pericarditis. But he hasn't stopped running, being active, or pursuing a career in medicine.
Mapping Strategies for Preventing HIV in Nigeria
11/19/25
A Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences faculty member is senior author on a newly published study on the public health challenges of HIV in Nigeria.
Wide-Ranging Opportunities Fuel the Talent Pipeline
11/19/25
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ diverse research training portfolio cultivates future scientific leaders who connect across disciplines.
Using AI to Transform Medical Research Landscape
11/19/25
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming its medical research landscape by accelerating discovery, improving accuracy and enabling personalized medicine.
Clinical Trials: The Bridge Between Discovery, Practice
11/19/25
Clinical trials are considered the cornerstone of health care research because they provide the most reliable and scientifically rigorous method for evaluating new medical interventions.
Closing the Circle
11/19/25
Medical research is ultimately not just about curing disease — it’s about creating a healthier, longer and higher-quality life for everyone.
New Pediatric Basic Life Support Guidelines Seek to Improve Outcomes, Optimize Care, Says UB Co-Author
11/12/25
Significantly improving survival odds after sudden cardiac arrest in children and adolescents is the goal of the 2025 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care for pediatric patients.
Mastrandrea Elected to the American Pediatric Society
11/12/25
Lucy D. Mastrandrea, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics, has been elected to membership in the American Pediatric Society.