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Study: A Genetic Variant Likely Putting Some Children With Myocarditis At a Higher Risk for Heart Failure
12/5/25
A genetic variant is likely putting some children suffering with myocarditis — inflammation of the heart muscle — at higher risk of developing heart failure, which can be fatal, according to a new study.
Preloading Online Carts With Healthy Food Improves Family Grocery Purchases
12/5/25
A pilot study revealed that preloading healthy ingredients into shopping carts can increase the nutritional quality of groceries of families with young children without increasing grocery costs.
From Idea to Impact: The Jacobs School's Research Enterprise
11/26/25
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences powers the discovery-to-health pipeline through its innovative translational research, community partnerships, education outreach, and much more.
Putting Renewed Focus on Negative Pressure Ventilation
11/26/25
In October, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences hosted a conference on negative pressure ventilation, a less common but useful breathing therapy alternative.
Clinical Trials: The Bridge Between Discovery, Practice
11/19/25
Clinical trials are considered the cornerstone of health care research because they provide the most reliable and scientifically rigorous method for evaluating new medical interventions.
New Pediatric Basic Life Support Guidelines Seek to Improve Outcomes, Optimize Care, Says UB Co-Author
11/12/25
Significantly improving survival odds after sudden cardiac arrest in children and adolescents is the goal of the 2025 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care for pediatric patients.
Mastrandrea Elected to the American Pediatric Society
11/12/25
Lucy D. Mastrandrea, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics, has been elected to membership in the American Pediatric Society.
CF Foundation Recognizes WNY Patient Care Teams
11/6/25
The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center of Western New York, whose pediatric and adult patient care programs are led by Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences faculty members, has been recognized by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
NYC Conference Fosters Dialogue, Exchange of Health Sciences Education Ideas
11/5/25
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences was well represented at the recent Challenging Norms conference at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
Coloring Book Explains Clinical Trials to Children With Cancer
10/6/25
“Sofia Learns About Cancer Research” aims to increase awareness among children and their parents about the benefits of taking part in clinical research.
UB Pediatrics Professor Named American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist
10/2/25
Steven E. Lipshultz, MD, professor of pediatrics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has been named an American Heart Association (AHA) Distinguished Scientist for 2025.
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.