Leadership

At the forefront of cutting-edge research, we are expanding our understanding of health within our community and beyond. University at Buffalo health sciences schools are improving health outcomes by training future health care professionals, conducting groundbreaking research, and expanding access to care through clinical partnerships. Our work is committed to advancing our community by promoting public health, and driving innovation in treatment and prevention.

Portrait of Dr. Allison Brashear.

Allison Brashear, MD, MBA

Vice President for Health Sciences

Sarah Augustynek, JD

Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff to Vice President for Health Sciences

Phone: 716-829-2293

Email: slcouch@buffalo.edu

Portrait of Jill Szczesek.

Jill Szczesek, PhD

Associate Vice President, Health Sciences Research Administration and Finance

Deans of Health Sciences

Portrait of Keith Alford.

Keith A. Alford, PhD, ACSW

Dean, School of Social Work

Phone: 716-645-1266

Email: sw-dean@buffalo.edu

Portrait of Marcelo Araujo.

Marcelo Araujo, DDS, MS, PhD

Dean, School of Dental Medicine

Phone: 716-829-2836

Email: sdm-dean@buffalo.edu

Portrait of Allison Brashear.

Allison Brashear, MD, MBA

Dean, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Phone: 716-829-3955

Email: deanmed@buffalo.edu

Portrait of Gary Pollack.

Gary M. Pollack, PhD

Dean, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Phone: 716-645-2823

Email: garypoll@buffalo.edu

Portrait of Jean Wactawski-Wende.

Jean Wactawski-Wende, PhD

Dean, School of Public Health and Health Professions

Phone: 716-829-5374

Email: jww@buffalo.edu

Portrait of Annette Wysocki.

Phone: 716-829-3596

Email: UBNursingDean@buffalo.edu