Department News

NEJM Paper: Active Management Most Effective Concussion Treatment
1/29/25
Active management after concussion is the best way for patients to recover and get back to school and work as quickly as possible, according to a paper published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Alumnus Encourages Students To Focus on Joy in Medicine
11/27/24
During a return visit to Buffalo, a Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences alumnus talked to medical students about finding joy in their careers.
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.