Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo

The Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo is fondly remembering Charles V. Paganelli Jr., PhD, who passed on May 23, 2026. 💙

Paganelli spent more than four decades on faculty at the Jacobs School, rising to the rank of SUNY Distinguished Service Professor.

He played a central role in guiding the Department of Physiology, serving multiple terms as interim chair and for many years as associate chair, contributing to a culture of excellence in cardiopulmonary and environmental physiology that continues today.

Colleagues and former students recall Paganelli’s thoughtful demeanor, intellectual curiosity and steady guidance. He had a gift for making complex physiological concepts accessible and encouraging students to think deeply about the natural world.

Read more about his mentorship, research and teaching and his lasting legacy. 🕯️http://ms.spr.ly/6181v94HJ

Some medical students quickly realize their career path: they want to practice primary care. 🩺

For these students, the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo Generalist Scholars Program is a perfect fit.

The program provides a specialized curriculum for fourth-year medical students planning to pursue a residency within one of the generalist programs in Buffalo.

From pediatrics to internal medicine to obstetrics and gynecology and more, the long-running program has provided a formative starting point and key clinical experiences even before residency training.

Here, program graduates from all levels — faculty, resident, and medical students — share their experiences! 🔗http://ms.spr.ly/6185v9j5l

The weather was ☀️ the crowd was ⚡, and the day couldn't have been better! Needless to say, the 2026 Buffalo Pride Parade this past weekend was a blast!

At the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo, we continue to celebrate inclusivity, equity, community health, and bringing people together.

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Drones, video games, surgical simulation, teamwork, and competition — sound like fun? 🕹️

It’s all part of the UB Drone STEM program and annual competition, which was hosted by the Department of Surgery at the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo May 20 and 21.

Built around the concept of “stealth learning,” the program brings students from Title 1 public schools in Buffalo to engage them in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. Students fly simulated drones, solve challenges, and practice communication and technical skills.

This year, the program welcomed elementary through high school students, encouraging them to see themselves as pilots, engineers, clinicians, designers, leaders, and as part of the future of innovation. 🚀

Everyone learned a lot and, most importantly, had fun!

Tyler Rolland, PhD, is on his way to Nice, France! 🧳

He is one of only 50 people worldwide selected for enrollment in the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Fund's basic science course.

Rolland is a neurology postdoctoral associate at the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo. He will be completing hands-on laboratory work and scientific training in leading European research centers as part of the program's goal to encourage discovery and boost the next generation of cardiovascular researchers.

Read more about how he'll be honing his research on cardiovascular physiology, ischemia-reperfusion injury, and systemic inflammation. 🔗 http://ms.spr.ly/6181v5Vlc

It was a year ago already that Chantazia “Shay” Bronson, MPH, received “30 Under 30” designation from Buffalo Business First, but an honor like this deserves ongoing recognition!

Bronson has focused her career on eliminating race-based health inequities in the region, with a focus on those experienced by African Americans.

As a program operations manager at UB’s Health Equity Research Institute (CHERI), Bronson has had an outsized influence on advancing the center’s mission.

She’s been instrumental in creating a community health ambassador program in Buffalo and boosting community engagement in public health through events like the institute’s annual Research Day.

And that’s just the beginning. Read all about Bronson and her community-driven work! http://ms.spr.ly/6184vdCpn

Research and ideas are meant to be shared! 🗣️

At the 28th Annual UB Resident and Fellow Research Day on May 29, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo residents, fellows, and generalist scholars all shared the incredible research and projects they’ve been working on.

On display were posters and abstracts featuring research in clinical and basic science, quality improvement, medical education, well-being, equity and advocacy, and more.

👏 A big congrats to the poster award winners and honorable mention recipients! Matthew Handmacher, MD, MPH; Fayaz Khan, MD; Sofia Khan, DO; Ryan Mackey, MD; Daim Sardar, MD; Maya Raghavan, MD

Don’t miss the next session of the Spring Thoracic Oncology Seminar Series. It’s Monday, June 8 at 2 p.m. on the 6th floor of the Clinical and Translational Research Center!

Sandip Saha, MD, of UBMD Physicians' Group, will present "Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) Ablation for Lung Cancer."

Presented by the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo Division of Hematology and Oncology.

A Zoom option is available, and light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!

➡️ Get more info + see the full schedule of speakers: http://ms.spr.ly/6184vdToQ

What shapes the trajectory of an early scientist's career? For many, it's joining a formative research lab. 🧪

On May 21, we celebrated the Class of 2025-2026 Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo biomedical sciences students matching to their doctoral labs during our 10th annual PhD white coat ceremony!

Thirty trainees from the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences, the MD-PhD Program, and those who were directly admitted by their departments are joining research labs spanning the school's range of biomedical science fields.

We're proud of these students and know their new faculty mentors are thrilled!

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