Department News

Estrada Receiving Early Career Research Award
3/17/25
The research of D. Fernando Estrada, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry, has been recognized by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET).
UB Honors Faculty Mentors
3/17/25
Six faculty members were recently honored for their support and development of students through their mentoring activities at the annual UB Mentoring Awards Breakfast.
UB Research Reveals How Low-Dose Ketamine Can Alleviate Depression Symptoms Within Hours
11/13/24
UB neuroscientists have identified the binding site of low-dose ketamine, providing critical insight into how the medication alleviates symptoms of major depression in as little as a few hours.
New Study Seeks to Find Ways to Repair Salivary Glands
10/11/24
Research, funded by NIH, focuses on stem cells to regenerate damaged glands.
Grant Funds DNA Replication Research, Diversity Program
10/10/24
Jennifer A. Surtees, PhD, professor of biochemistry and associate dean of undergraduate education and STEM outreach in the Jacobs School, is principal investigator on a $2.45 million NIH grant funding DNA research and diversity enhancement.
Feltri’s Legacy on Full Display At Neuroscience Research Day
10/3/24
The 17th annual Neuroscience Research Day at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences on Sept. 26 was filled with an aura of warmth and positivity.
UB CAT Announces R&D Collaboration Awards to Eight Life Sciences Companies
9/25/24
Projects focus on cancer therapies, robotic clot removal catheters, and mRNA vaccines, among other technologies
New Undergraduate Students Welcomed to Jacobs School
9/9/24
New first-year and transfer students at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences took part in Undergraduate Academics Day on Aug. 23.
Researchers Find That Cellular DNA Damage Response Pathways Might Be Useful Against Some Disease-Causing Viruses
8/21/24
New research reveals that triggering a cell’s DNA damage response could be a promising avenue for developing novel treatments against several rare but devastating viruses for which no antiviral treatments exist.
Patel Awarded Funding to Study Corneal Eye Disease
6/18/24
Sangita P. Patel, MD, PhD, assistant professor of ophthalmology, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health grant to study Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD), a condition that clouds the cornea.
ARVO Foundation Bestows Top Honor Upon Fliesler
6/14/24
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD, has been recognized as a 2024 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Foundation honoree.
Outstanding Medical School Faculty, Staff Honored in 2024
6/6/24
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences celebrated scientific achievements and outstanding service and teaching contributions during its 2024 Faculty and Staff Recognition Awards event.
PhD White Coat Ceremony Honors Student Advancement
6/3/24
The Office of Biomedical Education conducted its eighth annual white coat ceremony to recognize 51 students matching to their doctoral laboratories.
UB Awards 320 Biomedical Science Degrees; 35 Earn PhDs
5/29/24
Thirty-five doctoral, 76 master’s and 209 baccalaureate candidates were eligible to receive degrees in biomedical science fields during the May commencement ceremony.
GGB Research Day Showcases Work of Students and Labs
5/28/24
Students and laboratories affiliated with the Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics graduate program (GGB) shared their findings during the 10th annual GGB Research Day.