Department News

Addressing Health Equity Goal of New CHERI Director
11/21/25
Heather M. Gardiner, PhD, aims to expand the Community Health Equity Research Institute's research impact and strengthen links with the community.
Wide-Ranging Opportunities Fuel the Talent Pipeline
11/19/25
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ diverse research training portfolio cultivates future scientific leaders who connect across disciplines.
Lynch Accepted Into Drug Abuse Program for Innovators
10/13/25
His inclusion in the Johns Hopkins program recognizes the UB emergency medicine physician for his pioneering opioid treatment program.
19 Faculty Members Join 7 Medical School Departments
7/31/25
Nineteen faculty members representing seven departments have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences during the past few months.
Research Day Highlights Scholarship Across Specialties
6/6/25
An assortment of research across clinical and basic science fields was on full display at this year’s UB Resident and Fellow Research Day, which took place May 30 in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
2025 Siegel Awards Celebrate Outstanding Educators
4/29/25
On April 23, teacher awardees, including faculty members, students, trainees, and staff were honored during a ceremony at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
CTSI Awards Community Partnership Grants
4/1/25
Projects will address food literacy initiatives in schools and research to combat early childhood lead poisoning.
Gold Humanism Ceremony Dedicated to Leonard Katz
3/19/25
UB’s Richard Sarkin Medical Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) celebrated its 20th anniversary during the 2024 induction of Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences medical students, residents, fellows and faculty.
Faith and Religion in Patient Care
1/21/25
The Spirituality in Medicine seminar aims to help medical students better engage with patients about beliefs that affect their health and wellness.
UBMD Named Among 2024 Companies of the Year
1/2/25
A longtime leading health care provider, UBMD Physicians' Group was named one of 10 Companies of the Year for 2024 by Buffalo Business First.
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.
Alumnus Encourages Students To Focus on Joy in Medicine
11/27/24
During a return visit to Buffalo, a Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences alumnus talked to medical students about finding joy in their careers.
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.
Alumnus Thrives on Wilderness Medicine
10/24/24
As the only physician at an Antarctic research station, Shawn Vainio, MD ’03, was a one-man medical team. He recounted his decades of wilderness medicine experience at a UB Global Health Grand Rounds talk.
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.
Student Training to Become Leader in Family Medicine
9/20/24
Elizabeth Johnson, a fourth-year medical student at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is one of only 30 people in the country selected to participate in a year-long program aimed at creating future leaders in the field of family medicine.
Global Health Scholars Track Offers Unique Experiences
8/21/24
The new Global Health Scholars Track (GHST) is an avenue for medical students in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to learn how to participate in sustainable global health projects in an ethical and responsible manner.
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.
In Belize, a Team of UB Medical Students Taught Rural Farmers How to Stop the Bleed
5/30/24
This spring, during their spring break, Jacobs School medical students traveled to rural areas in Belize to train 100 farmers and villagers in lifesaving Stop the Bleed techniques.