Department News

Jacobs School Researchers Receive NIH HEAL Awards
11/13/19
Two Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ researchers studying how to develop novel, non-addicting painkillers have each been issued awards by the Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative, a prestigious and highly competitive program from the National Institutes of Health.
Summer Research Projects Presented at Annual Event
9/17/19
Eighty-four student-scientists presented projects during the Ninth Annual Buffalo Summer Research Conference, an interdisciplinary forum marking the culmination of their summer research in Buffalo.
Wirelessly Hacking Gene to Reprogram Human Genome
8/2/19
Just about everything is going wireless these days — including efforts to reprogram the human genome.
Gross Human Anatomy Enhanced by Virtual Reality
7/31/19
Advanced technologies are making gross human anatomy — already considered by many doctors the most meaningful course they took in medical school — even better.
Celebration of Scholarship Showcases Top Research
7/18/19
Two faculty members, two medical fellows, one medical student and one postdoctoral associate earned honors for outstanding poster presentations at the first General Medical Education Celebration of Scholarship (formerly Scholarly Exchange Day).
Tseng’s Research Reveals Ancient Hyenas in the Arctic
7/3/19
A study by first author Jack Tseng, PhD, has reported that two enigmatic fossil teeth found in Canada are the first known fossils of hyenas from the Arctic.
Frawley, Mindell/Brody, Calkins, Logue Awardees Honored
6/18/19
Two residents, a fellow and a medical student have been awarded a trio of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ most prestigious awards.
Department of Surgery Showcases Its Research
5/27/19
Fifteen oral presentations were given and 36 poster presentations were on display during the Department of Surgery’s 15th annual Research Day.
Talented Teachers Honored With 2019 Siegel Awards
5/21/19
Eight medical school teachers, a fellow, four residents and three medical students received 2019 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching.
Celebration of Biomechanics Involves Chewing, Crushing
5/20/19
National Biomechanics Day activities at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences were dedicated to education about how bones and joints in the body — human and otherwise — do their work.

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