Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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Building On Our Past, Looking to Our Future

For more than 170 years, the medical school has served as a pillar of the university, a wellspring of physicians and a hub of life-changing discoveries. Our founders would be astonished to see the awe-inspiring Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences building, brought to life by generous donors and partners. Now, inspired by our new surroundings, and with increased support from philanthropy, we have an opportunity to launch an ambitious ascent to national and global prominence.

Here Is How We Train the Next Generation of Doctors

In a bold effort to address the chronic shortage of physicians, we recently expanded our enrollment by 25 percent, to 180 students per year. Now, we must continue to improve our recruiting advantage by boosting scholarships, which play a vital role in attracting top students to Buffalo. With philanthropy, we will provide crucial financial support and create a dynamic learning environment, ensuring that our students can reach their fullest potential at UB—and for decades to come throughout their careers.

Here Is How We Teach and Translate Discoveries Into Treatments

To stay at the forefront of research, and ensure our students receive the attention and mentorship they deserve, we’re expanding our faculty by 25 percent. As we grow our faculty, we are not simply getting bigger—we’re getting better—recruiting and retaining brilliant professors and chairs. With your help, we will establish new endowments to provide the critical support and stability that enable our faculty to equip dynamic labs, collaborate with partners and provide a world-class education for our students.

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A patient walks on a treadmill while being monitored by a health sciences student.

Here Is How We’re Transforming Health Care—in Buffalo and Beyond

The Jacobs School reflects our stalwart commitment to our city, our region and our world. Here, we bring medical innovations to patients as swiftly and broadly as possible, accelerating the economic engine of Buffalo-Niagara. Here, our Heart of the Community initiative will transform health in Buffalo’s Seneca-Babcock neighborhood. Here, we make an immeasurable difference in the lives of millions. Now, with additional philanthropy, we will continue to fulfill our mission: to advance health and wellness, across the lifespan and around the world.

We are seeking your investment in education, research and clinical care.

News from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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Medical School Awards Diplomas to 147 Graduates
5/4/20
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences graduated 147 medical students during its 174th commencement on May 1. It marked the first virtual commencement ceremony in the school’s history.
Researchers Focus Spotlight on Adolescent Obesity
6/8/20
Department of Pediatrics faculty members Leonard H. Epstein, PhD, and Teresa Quattrin, MD, address the growing problem of adolescent obesity in a recent editorial in JAMA Pediatrics.
Studying Frailty in Older Mice and Higher Doses of Vitamin D
12/4/20
A study of 24-to-28-month-old mice, the equivalent of 65-to-80-year-old adults, has found that frailty can be slowed with what might be considered “over” supplementation with vitamin D, referred to as “hypersufficiency.”
Jacobs School Transitions to Distance Learning Model
4/2/20
Due to the COVID-19 global health pandemic, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has transitioned to a distance learning model for student instruction to reduce density in the campus environment.
Developing Evidence-Based Symptom Criteria for Testing
5/19/20
A study led by Brian Clemency, DO, associate professor of emergency medicine, sheds new light on the link between early COVID-19 symptoms and eventual positive test results.
Virtual ‘Sofia’ Introduces Health Research to More Kids
6/29/20
Sofia Learns About Research,” an activity and coloring book co-authored by Teresa Quattrin, MD, UB Distinguished Professor of pediatrics and senior associate dean for research integration, is going virtual.
Researchers Study Brain Atrophy of Aging MS Patients
4/7/20
Researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have published a study detailing patterns of brain atrophy for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological diseases who are now living longer.

The Power of Your Investment

In the world of medicine, there is always more that we can do. More physicians we can train. More discoveries we can make. More lives we can save. Now, even as we celebrate the opening of our incredible new home, we continue to look forward to the possibilities ahead. Bold ambitions require big investments—and generous support. Together, we will continue to build on our shared success and lead the way toward the future of medicine.

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When you give to the UB Fund, your gift today is made available to help support students today. It’s that immediate. Giving to the UB Fund helps ensure our students have everything they need to become thoughtful global citizens, with 100 percent of gifts used to enhance the student experience, including crucial support for research, study abroad, student emergencies and community service opportunities.

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Christine Fontaneda

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1121 Kimball Tower, South Campus, Buffalo, NY 14214

Phone: (716) 881-8059; Fax: (716) 829-6067

Email: cfontane@buffalo.edu

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