School News

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the induction of University at Buffalo biomedical engineering professor Jonathan F. Lovell, PhD, to its College of Fellows.

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ orthopaedic surgery residency program scored in the 91st percentile for the 2022 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Orthopaedic In-Training Exam (OITE).

Thirteen faculty members with a variety of clinical and research experience — representing 11 medical school departments — have joined the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences over the past several months.

University at Buffalo researchers who study what makes people buy and eat healthy foods are teaming up with Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, to test nutrition intervention programs for families at higher risk for obesity. Their upcoming project aims to enroll 70 families, about half of whom will be low-income.

Thomas D. Grant, PhD, assistant professor of structural biology, is part of a research team that is helping to lead the development of X-Ray scattering and data analysis at the compact X-Ray free electron laser (CXFEL).

The medical students in the University at Buffalo’s Class of 2023 gathered at the Powerhouse in South Buffalo for Match Day, a rite of passage for the prospective physicians, as they learned where they will train in residency.

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the United States. It is also the leading cause of cancer death in the nation.

From the moment Selma Blair walked on stage with her service dog, Scout, the audience sensed this talk was going to be like no other. Indeed, the March 15 appearance by the actress, author and disability rights advocate proved to be a riveting sharing of her deeply personal journey, one that captivated those in attendance.

Springtime brings warm, sunny weather, more outdoor playtime for kids and, unfortunately, Lyme disease.

During a Community Town Hall event March 1 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Buffalo, community members seized the opportunity to share their concerns about accessing quality health care.

Of all the organs that can be transplanted, kidneys, by far, are the organ in greatest demand. Kidney failure can take years to develop but there are typically few symptoms until irreparable damage has been done.

The crucial role Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences residents and fellows play in the local health care system was celebrated during Thank a Resident/Fellow Week Feb. 20-24.

The University at Buffalo is embarking on a historic hiring initiative over the next two years and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences — the largest school at the university — will have a large role in that growth.

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ commencement ceremonies will feature a pair of impressive keynote speakers who played key roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.