Messages from the Dean

A centralized resource for significant communications from the Dean of Medicine to our community.

  • A Message of Remembrance and Gratitude for Dr. Carroll Harmon
    2/13/26

    It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the sudden passing of Carroll McWilliams (Mac) Harmon, MD, PhD, on Feb. 11. He was a cherished member of our faculty in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and an extraordinary leader in pediatric surgery.

  • Leadership Transition in Radiation Oncology at Jacobs School
    2/9/26

    After many years of distinguished service, Michael Kuettel, MD, PhD, MBA, will retire from his positions as professor and chair of radiation oncology at the Jacobs School and chair of radiation medicine with our health care partner, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. 

  • Leadership Update: Transition in Advancement
    2/6/26

    It is with mixed emotions that I share that Jeff Comanici will be leaving his role as assistant vice president for advancement at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.