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. 

Brashear: Jacobs School is Rooted, Resilient and Growing
11/3/25

During her 2025 State of the School address, Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, evoked the image of a mighty oak tree when describing the current state of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences — rooted, resilient and growing.

Jacobs School Launches the Buffalo Primary Care Initiative
10/24/25

The goal of the new, three-year MD program with full scholarships is to increase the number of primary care physicians in Buffalo’s East and West side neighborhoods.

Allison Brashear Elected to National Academy of Medicine
10/20/25

Election to the academy, considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. 

Medical Students Pursue Passions in HSSP Research
10/15/25

The Health Sciences Scholarly Project (HSSP) is a comprehensive four-year capstone program designed to apply scientific literacy and inquiry into practice.

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Two members of the Physician Response Team, including Johanna Innes, MD, discuss their response to the recent tour bus crash on the Thruway.
9/26/25

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Fred Archer, MD, clinical assistant professor of pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, comments on a recent study showing that kids and teens who engage in more screen time each day are at higher risk for cardiovascular issues.
9/26/25

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La Bodega, the hepatitis C clinic at Erie County Medical Center founded and run by Anthony Martinez, associate professor of medicine in the Jacobs School, works hard to fight the stigma around the disease often associated with needle-sharing. The clinic has cured 98% of its 7,000 plus patients of hepatitis C.
9/26/25

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Lindsey Alico, clinical assistant professor in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, talks about the school’s new master’s genetic counseling program, which will open to its first cohort of four students in fall 2026, with plans to take six students the following year.
9/26/25

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Andrew Talal, MD, MPH, professor in the Department of Medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, and a member of the state's Hepatitis C Elimination Task Force, discusses New York's goal of eliminating the transmission of Hepatitis C by 2030.
9/26/25

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