Advancing the Mission of Healthcare at UB

Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, is UB’s new vice president for health sciences and dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. In this presentation, we will learn more about how her leadership will help UB advance the school’s national and international standing in research, education, clinical engagement, and service, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment in our school and within the health care community. 

About Allison Brashear
Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, is an internationally recognized neurologist, accomplished researcher and health science administrator. Brashear was appointed vice president for health sciences at the University at Buffalo and dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in December 2021.

Brashear, a visionary leader whose work reflects a demonstrated and enduring commitment to serving the greater good, is responsible for setting the strategic direction for UB’s five schools of health and directly leading the Jacobs School.

In her roles as vice president for health sciences and dean, she leads the strategic integration of interprofessional education and practice, health sciences collaborative research, and clinical programs across the university’s health science schools — the Jacobs school, dental medicine, nursing, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, public health and health professions — as well as programs among our hospital and clinical affiliates.

As academic and administrative head of the Jacobs School, Brashear is responsible for providing overall leadership to the school to promote academic excellence, fostering an inclusive environment and advancing the school’s national and international prominence in basic and translational research, medical education, clinical engagement and service.

Dr. Brashear's full biography can be found at HERE.