Department News

The 17th annual Neuroscience Research Day at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences on Sept. 26 was filled with an aura of warmth and positivity.

Thirty-five faculty members representing 10 departments have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences during the past few months.

Michael Oldani, PhD, director of interprofessional practice and education at Concordia University Wisconsin and professor in its School of Pharmacy, has been appointed executive director for interprofessional education (IPE) at UB.

New first-year and transfer students at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences took part in Undergraduate Academics Day on Aug. 23.

Neuroscientist Panayotis “Peter” K. Thanos, PhD, discusses the potential of exercise as a treatment for substance use disorders.

Research team uses shear-thinning hydrogels instead of saline solution; could lead to new therapies for MS, other neurological diseases.

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.

The Office of Biomedical Education conducted its eighth annual white coat ceremony to recognize 51 students matching to their doctoral laboratories.

Thirty-five doctoral, 76 master’s and 209 baccalaureate candidates were eligible to receive degrees in biomedical science fields during the May commencement ceremony.

Students and laboratories affiliated with the Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics graduate program (GGB) shared their findings during the 10th annual GGB Research Day.