Department News

Rehabilitation Journey Leading to Medical Degree
3/19/25
A freak accident nearly ended Catherine Lawton’s life. Not only did she survive, but the fourth-year medical student is now on the verge of becoming a doctor.
Jacobs School Hosts Trailblazing Health Activist
3/5/25
David Ansell, MD, MPH, was the featured speaker at the fifth annual Beyond the Knife lecture series, where he discussed efforts to mitigate health disparities in Chicago and beyond.
Community Table Event Celebrates New Partnerships
2/14/25
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences hosted its first-ever Community Table event to celebrate the impactful partnerships formed between its first-year medical students and community-based organizations making a difference in Buffalo and Western New York.
Volunteer Appreciation Night Features Awards, BPO Concert
1/15/25
Volunteer faculty, donors and the many others who make outstanding contributions to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences were honored during an awards ceremony and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra string quartet concert Jan. 13 during the school’s second annual Volunteer Appreciation Night.
23 Faculty Members Join 10 Medical School Departments
12/27/24
Twenty-three faculty members representing 10 departments have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences during the past few months.
Several Jacobs School Faculty Honored at MSCE’s Gala Event
10/17/24
Several Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences faculty members were honored by the Medical Society of the County of Erie (MSCE) during its Save a Life! Gala Oct. 10 at the Buffalo Convention Center.
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.
Benefits of Thymectomy in Treating Myasthenia Gravis Discussed
7/10/24
Gil I. Wolfe, MD, is senior author of an op-ed in Neurology that responds to an earlier NEJM paper that raised questions about thymic removal.
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.
Kayler, Stachowiak Receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards
6/3/24
Two Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences faculty members are among the University at Buffalo recipients of a 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.