Department News

Where Are Western York’s AEDs?
10/22/24
An initiative led by PhD student and social justice fellowship recipient Rhonda Drewes aims to save lives by registering AEDs, especially in underserved areas.
35 Faculty Members Join 10 Medical School Departments
10/1/24
Thirty-five faculty members representing 10 departments have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences during the past few months.
Study Targets Aggressive Form of Kidney Cancer
9/10/24
Roberto Pili, MD, associate dean for cancer research and integrative oncology at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is the principal investigator on a new five-year, $1.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute that focuses on a rare form of kidney cancer found most commonly in children.
Jacobs School Student: Working With the Bills This Summer Will Be a ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’
6/26/24
Moriah Martindale is one of just 29 medical students nationwide who were chosen to participate in the third year of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.
Intro to Orthopaedic Surgery
6/25/24
Underrepresented students at the Jacobs School recently explored the world of orthopaedic surgery at UB's world-class training facility.
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.
Poster Session Among GME Research Day Highlights
5/17/24
Three residents, a fellow and two generalist scholars received honors for outstanding poster presentations at the 26th Annual Graduate Medical Education Research Day.
Orthopaedics Resident Left Soaring Examples in Her Life
4/24/24
The late Jessica “Jessi” Block, MD, exemplified the epitome of courageousness during her lengthy battle with an aggressive form of oral cancer.
Gold Humanism Honor Society Celebrates 20th Anniversary
4/17/24
UB’s Richard Sarkin Medical Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) celebrated its 20th anniversary during the 2024 induction of Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences medical students, residents, fellows and faculty.
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.