Department News

44 Physicians, Trainees Honored for Humanism and Dedication
5/2/16
Forty-four exemplary medical students, residents, fellows and faculty members have been inducted into the University at Buffalo’s Richard Sarkin Medical Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS).
Exceptional Medical Teachers Honored With Siegel Awards
4/19/16
Fourteen medical school teachers, three residents and a fellow received 2016 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching.
Sullivan Secures Grants to Advance Therapeutics for Retinal Conditions
3/7/16
John M. Sullivan, MD, PhD, associate professor of ophthalmology, has received three grants totaling over $2.5 million to continue research that could lead to gene therapies for hereditary retinal and macular degenerations.
Trio of Second-Year Students Takes Top Honors at Research Forum
2/19/16
Aspiring physician-scientists showcased 38 original research projects at the 2016 Medical Student Research Forum. The displays showed work they conducted at the University at Buffalo, its partner health care agencies and institutions nationwide.
Ophthalmology Research Grant Funding Reaches 10th Year
2/10/16
For the 10th consecutive year, the Department of Ophthalmology has received an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness to support research on visual processes and disease.
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.
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.
UB Honors 46 ‘Model’ Physicians, Trainees for Humanism, Excellence
5/1/15
The University at Buffalo welcomed 46 exemplary medical students, residents, fellows and faculty members into its Richard Sarkin Medical Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Study First to Define Factors Determining Retinal Cell Type
3/26/15
University at Buffalo researchers have identified the minimum genetic requirement needed to generate retinal ganglion cells — key neuronal cells that connect the eye’s retina to the brain.

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