Department News

  • Jacobs School Climbs Two Spots in NIH Rankings
    3/22/23

    The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo climbed two spots to No. 80 in the annual ranking of medical school research funding received from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

  • Surviving Rare Stroke Leaves Powerful Lessons for Student
    2/6/23

    When she talks about why she wants to be a doctor, Sydney Johnson tells the story of how she and her twin sister came into this world. Sydney was supposed to be delivered by C-section, since she was in a breech position, but somehow, regrettably, that didn’t happen. The physician decided to deliver both babies naturally. It was a decision that Sydney and her mother nearly paid for with their lives.

  • 18 Medical School Awardees Honored for Excellence
    10/27/22

    Fifteen faculty members and three staff members from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences were among those honored for notable achievements and service at the 19th annual University at Buffalo Celebration of Faculty and Staff Academic Excellence. 

  • Finding New Ways to Attack Clots in Deep Veins of Brain
    9/15/22

    The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences team that a decade ago helped usher in a new era in acute stroke treatment has turned its innovative approach to addressing the rare but potentially deadly phenomena when multiple blood clots strike deep in the veins of the brain.

  • Outstanding Medical School Faculty, Staff Honored in 2022
    7/27/22

    The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences celebrated scientific achievements and outstanding service and teaching contributions during the 2022 Faculty and Staff Recognition Awards event.

  • Faculty, Staff Receive 2022 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards
    7/7/22

    Seven of the 20 UB faculty and staff members who have been named recipients of the 2022 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence have connections to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

  • In Memoriam: David Poulsen, PhD
    6/29/22

    David Poulsen, PhD, professor of translational neuroscience in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, died June 16 at Buffalo General Hospital after an extended illness.

    He was 59.

  • Gold Humanism Honor Society Recognizes Values, Excellence
    6/1/22

    The induction of Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences medical students, residents, fellows and faculty into UB’s Richard Sarkin Medical Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) provided an opportunity to shine a light on countless acts of compassion.

  • Siegel Awards Acknowledge Excellence in Teaching
    5/5/22

    Six Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences faculty members, five residents and three medical students received 2022 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching.