School News

Beyond the Knife Hosts Pioneering Dean, Surgeon
2/11/26
In its sixth year, the annual Beyond the Knife endowed lecture hosted Andrea Hayes-Dixon, MD, a pioneer in cancer surgery and the first Black woman dean of Howard University's College of Medicine, to discuss health equity issues.
MRI Scanner Positions CBI as Regional Hub for Advanced Imaging Technologies
2/9/26
The University at Buffalo’s Philips MR7700 3 Tesla scanner continues to be a cornerstone of cutting-edge biomedical research and clinical innovation across the university and the greater Western New York community.
Bringing Gratitude and Cheer to the Community Table
2/9/26
The bitter cold night couldn’t dampen the warmth, camaraderie, and good cheer shared at the second annual Community Table dinner held at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences on Jan. 30.
Celebrating the First Phase of Well Beyond Curriculum
2/6/26
Jacobs School course and program directors recently celebrated the implementation of the new Well Beyond curriculum's first phase while assessing strengths, challenges, and new opportunities in the 18 months since its launch.
Ahead of the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics, UB Concussion Experts Discuss What’s Known and Not Known About Head Injuries
2/5/26
Episode 8 of the UB Medicine podcast that was released this week focuses on the science of concussion care.
UB Researchers Develop New Inhalable Treatment for TB
2/5/26
Researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have developed a new inhalable form of tuberculosis (TB) treatment that could significantly reduce the burden of current therapy.
AMSNY Scholarships Help Two Medical Students Pursue Their Dreams
2/4/26
Two students in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have been awarded the Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) Scholarship in Medicine.
In Memoriam: Kenneth A. Krackow, MD
1/29/26
Remembering Kenneth A. Krackow, MD, an internationally renowned orthopaedic surgeon and dedicated educator at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Staying Safe in the Deep Freeze
1/27/26
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences physician David M. Holmes, MD, offers some advice on staying safe in these frigid temperatures.
Three New Members Join Dean's Council
1/26/26
Three new members have joined the Dean’s Council at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Undergraduate Education Office Unveils Fresh New Look
1/21/26
The Office of Undergraduate Education at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo has transformed its physical space and the changes align with the office’s focused efforts to improve retention and ensure greater student success.
CTSI Video Series Shares Insights on Team Science
1/21/26
The ongoing series aims to provide guidance from veteran investigators who have had success working in large interdisciplinary teams.
Harm Reduction Vending Machines in New York State Expand Access to Overdose Treatment and Drug Test Strips, UB Studies Confirm
1/20/26
Two studies have found that harm reduction vending machines installed across New York State are well utilized and provide critical, lifesaving services to high-risk individuals.
Blumental-Perry Awarded $50,000 From SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund
1/20/26
The grant will help advance treatments for the life-threatening lung condition acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Medical Student Embracing National EM Leadership Role
1/16/26
Jean Mars Jr., a third-year medical student at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is one of 25 students in the country to have been elected to serve on the Emergency Medical Residents’ Association’s Medical Student Council.