School News

23 Faculty Members Join 10 Medical School Departments
4/3/26
Twenty-three faculty members representing 10 departments have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo during the past few months.
FDA Approves Cancer Drug Based on Clinical Trial Led by UB, Roswell Park Researcher
4/3/26
The FDA has approved a drug for patients who are 12 and older with classical Hodgkin lymphoma based on the results of a randomized clinical trial led by a UB researcher.
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: UB Neurologist Discusses the Disorder That Distorts Perception
4/3/26
Osman Farooq, MD, experienced the condition during his childhood, which motivated him to study the subject.
When Antibiotics Fail, Living Viruses Can Treat Infection
4/1/26
In a first for Buffalo, bacteriophage therapy, which harnesses living viruses, sucessfully treated a patient with a chronic MRSA bacterial infection.
Residency Plans Revealed at Match Day 2026
3/20/26
As members of the Class of 2026 came together for Match Day on March 20, their energy and enthusiasm filled the cavernous ballroom inside the Powerhouse in South Buffalo.
Siegel Awards Recognize Excellence in Teaching
3/19/26
The annual tradition of honoring exemplary instruction at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences took place March 11 with the announcement of the Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
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.
Jacobs School to Celebrate 180th Anniversary
3/13/26
UB President Satish K. Tripathi and Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes will be honored at the Night of Distinction.
Jacobs School Neurologist Co-Author on JAMA Neurology Paper
3/12/26
The paper, co-authored by Bianca Weinstock-Guttman, MD, further strengthens the connection between multiple sclerosis and the Epstein-Barr virus.
Highlighting Advancements in Treatment of Rare Diseases
3/11/26
This year’s Rare Disease Day event Feb. 27 at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences focused on updates in research and diagnostics, and advancements in treatment.