Department News

Jacobs School Inductees Join Gold Humanism Honor Society
3/5/26
In celebration of the values of humanism and compassion in medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences students, residents and faculty members were inducted into UB’s Richard Sarkin Medical Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) during an annual ceremony held Feb. 26.
Research Forum Showcases 85 Medical Student Projects
3/2/26
Eighty-five original research projects from aspiring physician-scientists were on display at the 2026 Medical Student Research Forum at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Ahead of the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics, UB Concussion Experts Discuss What’s Known and Not Known About Head Injuries
2/5/26
Episode 8 of the UB Medicine podcast that was released this week focuses on the science of concussion care.
In Memoriam: Kenneth A. Krackow, MD
1/29/26
Remembering Kenneth A. Krackow, MD, an internationally renowned orthopaedic surgeon and dedicated educator at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
‘Recognize and Remove’ Key to Detecting, Managing Youth Concussions
1/15/26
UB concussion expert John J. Leddy, MD, is a co-author of the new guidelines for parents and coaches.
‘We Can’t Wait Until 2042’ Writes UB Expert About Implementing New Guidelines for Treating Concussion/TBI
11/25/25
A UB expert wrote an editorial accompanying the new clinical practice guidelines for treating adults with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury and geared toward primary care providers.
Major NEJM Study Confirms that Exercise and PT Help Ease Knee Pain
10/30/25
More than half the participants in a national study on exercise and PT for knee pain were UBMD Ortho patients.
22 Faculty Members Join 10 Medical School Departments
10/2/25
Twenty-two faculty members representing 10 departments have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo during the past few months.
Jacobs School Makes Strong Presence at State Meeting
9/19/25
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences had a strong showing at the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ annual meeting, which took place Sept. 6 in Verona, NY.
Resident Spotlights Journal Costs, AI and Patient Materials
7/30/25
Ellen E. Lutnick, MD ’21, a PGY-4 resident in the Department of Orthopaedics, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, had two studies showcased at the recent annual American Orthopaedic Association conference in June.