Department News

Clemency Feted for Support of EMS Physician Education
1/13/25
Brian Clemency, DO, MBA, professor of emergency medicine, has been honored by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) for his work in support of emergency medical services (EMS) physician education.
23 Faculty Members Join 10 Medical School Departments
12/27/24
Twenty-three faculty members representing 10 departments have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences during the past few months.
UB Team Gains Funding to Study Hospital Complications in Children With Special Health Care Needs
11/20/24
Researchers will interview parents and caregivers to learn about their experiences.
Jacobs School Faculty Member Saves Concertgoer
11/7/24
Richard Braen, MD, professor and chair emeritus of emergency medicine, recently performed CPR on an injured concertgoer, saving his life.
Researchers Show Why Cannabis Policies Should Shift to a Harm Reduction, Health Promotion Approach
10/23/24
A paper published today explains why there needs to be a shift in cannabis policies to a public health approach as opposed to the prevailing, more punitive approach that pushes abstinence instead of public education.
Several Jacobs School Faculty Honored at MSCE’s Gala Event
10/17/24
Several Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences faculty members were honored by the Medical Society of the County of Erie (MSCE) during its Save a Life! Gala Oct. 10 at the Buffalo Convention Center.
35 Faculty Members Join 10 Medical School Departments
10/1/24
Thirty-five faculty members representing 10 departments have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences during the past few months.
Study: Telemedicine Referral May Be More Effective for OUD Patients Than ED Visit
7/16/24
Telemedicine referrals for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) can be a more effective way than an in-person emergency department visit to get patients to start and stay with medication assisted treatment through an outpatient clinic.
Anesthesia Conference Finds New Life at Jacobs School
5/9/24
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences welcomed the 2024 Can-Am Clinical Anesthesia Conference to Buffalo on May 4, marking the first time the international event was held on the American side of the border.
Siegel Awards Recognize Educators’ Admirable Traits
4/12/24
Admirable traits among educators were highlighted as the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences community gathered April 10 to honor the winners of the 2024 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards for Excellence in Teaching.