MD Graduates Celebrated at Jacobs' 180th Commencement
5/6/26

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences celebrated its newest Doctor of Medicine graduates at its 180th commencement on May 1. 

Illuminating and Advancing Health Equity Research
5/5/26

On April 25, the fourth annual research day presented by UB’s Community Health Equity Research Institute (CHERI) brought together researchers, students, community partners, leaders and others to explore and advance health equity research.

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.

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.

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.

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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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  • Research Focuses on Retinal Ganglion Cell Development
    5/12/26

    Xiuqian Mu, MD, PhD, professor of ophthalmology at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has received additional funding from the National Eye Institute for his research on retinal development, which could help develop strategies to treat degenerative retinal diseases such as glaucoma.

  • Meet the 2026 CTSI K Scholars
    5/11/26

    The 2026 cohort of CTSI K Scholars features faculty from the University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The mentored career-development program enhances research and professional development. 

  • Honors Convocation Lauds Class of 2026 MD Candidates
    5/8/26

    To celebrate award-winning MD candidates from the Class of 2026, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ annual Honors Convocation took place May 1 at UB’s Center for the Arts on North Campus.

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