Department News

Williams Using Grant to Study Disease-Causing Parasite Structure
2/12/16
Noreen Williams, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology, has received a four-year, $1.15 million grant to further examine a unique preribosomal complex she has identified occurring in the parasite causing African sleeping sickness.
Immunology Expert Edits, Writes Book on Mucosal Immune System
11/12/15
Michael W. Russell, PhD, has co-edited and co-written the fourth edition of the only comprehensive reference on mucosal immunology’s basic science and clinical manifestations.
Entry Mechanism Could Deliver Drugs to Infected Ebola Cells
11/4/15
Amy Jacobs, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology, received an award from the National Science Foundation to focus on the entry mechanism of the Ebola virus. The mechanism could be used to deliver drugs to infected cells.
Nine Medical School Awardees Honored for Achievement, Service
10/23/15
Nine faculty members from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences were among those honored for notable achievement and service at the 12th annual University at Buffalo Celebration of Faculty and Staff Academic Excellence.
Students Showcase Summer 2015 Projects on Research Day
10/6/15
Ninety-five student-scientists presented projects during the 2015 Buffalo Summer Research Day, an interdisciplinary forum marking the culmination of their summer research in Buffalo.
Medicine’s Research Day Showcases 69 Projects, 20 Awards
8/6/15
During the Department of Medicine’s third annual Research Day, residents and fellows presented the results of their research projects in areas including bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, improvement in hyperlipidemia management and exosomes in stem cell mediated cardiac repair.
‘Think Like Pathogens’ to Fight Infection
6/10/15
In the fight against infectious disease, University at Buffalo immunologist Michael W. Russell, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology, advocates a novel alternative to antibiotics and vaccines: directly target the immune system.
UB Researcher to Further Test Promising Anti-Cancer Antibody
6/8/15
For-Robin, a company founded and led by a Kate Rittenhouse-Olson, PhD, will further study and develop a promising potential cancer treatment.
217 Biomedical Science Graduates Include 32 PhDs
6/8/15
Thirty-two doctoral, 35 master’s and 150 baccalaureate candidates were eligible to receive degrees in biomedical science fields during the May commencement ceremony.
Medical School Faculty, Staff Recognized for Excellence in 2015
6/2/15
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences celebrated scientific achievements, outstanding service and significant teaching contributions during its 2015 Faculty and Staff Recognition Awards event.
New Biotech Nano-Glue Could Lead to Targeted Cancer, HIV Treatment
6/1/15
University at Buffalo researchers have created a biotechnology model that shows promise for developing an HIV vaccine and targeting cancer cells.
Lesse Named Medical Curriculum Dean
4/29/15
Alan J. Lesse, MD, has been named senior associate dean for medical curriculum at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Award Honors Campagnari as Outstanding Grad Student Mentor
4/6/15
The Graduate School has recognized Anthony A. Campagnari, PhD ’84, professor of microbiology and immunology and medicine, with an Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring Award.
Forum Showcases 45 Diverse Medical Student Research Projects
2/6/15
At the 2015 Medical Student Research Forum, aspiring physician-scientists showcased 45 original research projects they conducted at the University at Buffalo, its partner health care agencies and institutions nationwide.
25 New Faculty Members Join 12 Departments in Medical School
12/10/14
Twenty-five faculty members with diverse backgrounds and expertise have joined the school’s faculty during the past several months.