Department News

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.
Renowned Researcher Named UB Distinguished Professor
7/15/24
Sarah X Zhang, MD, has been named a UB Distinguished Professor.
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.
Ranibizumab is Safe for Treating Retinopathy of Prematurity
5/13/24
The UB-led study could change the standard of care for the condition that can lead to blindness in low birthweight babies.
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.
18 Faculty Members Join 12 Medical School Departments
3/29/24
Eighteen faculty members with a variety of clinical and research experience — representing 12 medical school departments — have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences over the past several months.
UB Physicians Will Staff Post-Eclipse Eye Clinic on April 8
3/26/24
UB ophthalmologists and medical residents in ophthalmology will hold a post-eclipse eye clinic from 4-9 p.m. on April 8.
UB Ophthalmologist Shares Excitement, Cautions About Total Solar Eclipse in Buffalo
3/20/24
In this video, Andrew L. Reynolds, MD, clinical associate professor of ophthalmology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, shares information on how to be safe.