Published June 3, 2026
In this episode of the UB Medicine Podcast, host Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and vice president for health sciences at the University at Buffalo, explores how the future of pediatric care is being shaped through innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
Joined by Benny Joyner, MD, MPH, chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the Jacobs School, and Lucy Mastrandrea, MD, PhD, chief of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, the conversation highlights how advances in technology, clinical care, and medical education are transforming pediatrics across Western New York and beyond.
Together, they explore the evolving landscape of pediatric medicine — from simulation-based training for high-acuity care to technologies transforming diabetes management. The episode also highlights the importance of integrating research, care, and education into cohesive, family-centered models.
At its core, this episode is about reimagining what’s possible in children’s health — and how science, collaboration and community-driven care are coming together to build a healthier future for children in the community and everywhere.