MD-PhD News

Biomedical Programs Boost Enrollment Growth
12/2/25
With a renewed focus on research experience and experiential learning, enrollment across undergraduate, master’s and PhD programs has grown to new levels, positioning students for success across disciplines and career paths.
Closing the Circle
11/19/25
Medical research is ultimately not just about curing disease — it’s about creating a healthier, longer and higher-quality life for everyone.
MD/PhD Student First Author on Major Paper on Kidney Cancer
8/22/25
Nick Salgia is first author on a paper in Cancer Cell, one of the most respected journals in the field.
Jacobs School Students Lauded for Academic Excellence
5/30/25
Twenty-eight students in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences were honored for outstanding achievements during the University at Buffalo’s 2025 Celebration of Student Academic Excellence.
Medical School Faculty, Staff Honored at 2025 Awards Event
5/28/25
Outstanding service, teaching, scientific achievements, and other efforts were celebrated at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 2025 Faculty and Staff Recognition Awards event.
UB Awards 305 Biomedical Science Degrees; 31 Earn PhDs
5/22/25
A total of 31 doctoral, 73 master’s and 201 baccalaureate degrees in biomedical science fields were awarded during the May commencement ceremony.
Rare Disease Day Event Focuses on Raising Awareness
3/7/25
UB hosted a Rare Disease Day program at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to raise awareness of rare diseases.
Two UB Studies on MS Patients Reveal How Paramagnetic Rim Lesions Evolve and What They Mean for Disease Progression
12/12/24
UB researchers have published the first longitudinal studies of paramagnetic rim lesions, an indicator of brain inflammation in MS.
Feltri’s Legacy on Full Display At Neuroscience Research Day
10/3/24
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.
Orientation Acclimates New Biomedical Graduate Students
9/3/24
New biomedical sciences graduate students received a detailed introduction to life at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo during a recent orientation event prior to fall classes.