UB Medicine
Hosted by 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. This series explores how our faculty, learners, and partners are driving innovation, advancing education and transforming health across Western New York and beyond.
Episodes
12 episodes
Ep. 12: Addiction & Emergency Medicine: Innovation, Access, and Changing the Standard of Care
The addiction crisis continues to evolve rapidly The drug supply is growing increasingly unpredictable, with potent synthetic opioids and adulterants like xylazine and medetomidine contributing to overdose risk across populations. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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25:48
Ep. 11: Population Health: Advancing Equity Through Research and Community Partnership
Population health looks beyond the treatment of individual patients to understand the community, regional and system-level forces shaping health outcomes. That includes inequities driven by race, socioeconomic status, geography, and structural ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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21:49
Ep. 10: Science of Aging: Alzheimer's and Beyond
As people live longer, aging science has become one of the most important areas of medical research. Alzheimer’s disease—affecting more than 6 million Americans—remains one of the most pressing challenges facing older adults and their families,...
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22:51
Ep. 9: Care for Rare: Elevating Awareness and Innovation in Rare Diseases
Rare diseases — more than 7,000 conditions affecting 30 million people in the U.S. — are often misdiagnosed or misunderstood because of low prevalence and complex presentations. In this episode of the UB Medicine podcast, we highlig...
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18:03
Ep. 8: The Science of Concussion Care
In Buffalo, we of course love our Buffalo Bills and we're big fans of winter sports, such as hockey and skiing, too. But behind these high-contact activities, there's an important story about player safety and the science of brain health. The N...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:05
Ep. 7: Medical Education 'Well Beyond' the Norm
This episode explores the evolving landscape of medical education and the Jacobs School’s commitment to preparing future physicians through innovation, mentorship, and holistic support.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:13
Ep. 6: The Role of AI in Medical Research
Artificial intelligence is changing the game in medical research, from modeling molecules to predicting disease risk. This episode of the UB Medicine podcast explores how AI is shaping the future of health care right here in Western New York. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:55
Ep. 5: Healing Through the Holidays: Mental Health, Grief & Resilience
This episode offers a compassionate look at how individuals and communities navigate emotional wellness during the holiday season. Allison Brashear , MD, MBA
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:50
Ep. 4: Breakthroughs in Neurology: From Stroke to Migraine
This episode explores cutting-edge advancements in neurology with the help of two clinical and research leaders at the Jacobs School. Host Allison ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:30
Ep. 3: From Idea to Impact: How Research Enriches Health in Western New York
This episode examines the biomedical research enterprise at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and how our faculty, learners and partners are transforming ideas into impact.Host
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:08
Ep. 2: Buffalo Primary Care Initiative: Everybody needs a quarterback
Buffalo is a football town. So, think of your primary care physician as the quarterback coordinating your care. The problem is, there aren't enough QBs to go around. Listen to find out what the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:58