Osteopathic Medicine (DO) / en Shaquria Adderley /directory/shaquria-adderley <span>Shaquria Adderley</span> <span><span lang about="/user/33" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>lauren.innes</span></span> <div class="intro-decoration-underline italic"> <time datetime="2026-05-20T09:29:56-04:00" title="Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 09:29">Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:29</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-name field--type-name field--label-hidden field__item">Shaquria Adderley, PhD</div> <ul class="inline-dot-list"> <li>Chair of Biomedical Sciences</li> <li>Professor of Pharmacology</li> </ul> <div id="biography"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Biography</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><p>Dr. Shaquria P. Adderley is a dedicated educator, scholar, and academic leader, she brings extensive experience in medical and graduate education, curriculum development, and assessment in osteopathic and health professions education.</p><p>Dr. Adderley earned her PhD in Pharmacology and Physiology and her academic career spans multiple institutions and she has held key leadership roles across medical, physician assistant, and graduate programs.</p><p>Dr. Adderley’s leadership extends to institutional service, where she has chaired and contributed to numerous committees, including assessment, curriculum, admissions, and student progress and professionalism committees. She has also led diversity initiatives and faculty governance efforts, demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and student success.</p><p>Her research background focuses on vascular biology, endothelial function, and signaling pathways, with numerous peer-reviewed publications. Her work has contributed to understanding mechanisms of vascular regulation and cellular signaling in health and disease.</p><p>Dr. Adderley is also involved in faculty development and is a member of several professional organizations. In addition to her academic roles, she is actively engaged in mentoring students and junior faculty, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists.</p></div> </div> <div id="education-&amp;-training"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Education &amp; Training</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>Ph.D. Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO</li><li>B.Sc. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="research-interests"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Research Interests</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>Medical and Graduate Education</li><li>Vascular Biology and Cellular Signaling</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="awards-&amp;-honors"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Awards &amp; Honors</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>APS Minority Travel Award (2015)</li><li>Kaley Post-doctoral Travel Award (2014)</li><li>Zweifach Graduate Student Travel Award (2010)</li><li>ASPET Travel Award (2010)</li><li>NIH Post-Doctoral Supplemental Award (2010-2013)</li><li>Zweifach Travel Award (2009)</li><li>Minority Trainee and Research Forum (2007)</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="links"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Links</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>Adderley, SP, Xun E. Zhang and Jerome W. Breslin. Involvement of the H1 histamine receptor and p38 MAP kinase in histamine-induced endothelial barrier dysfunction. Microcirculation, 2015.</li><li>Adderley, SP, Danielle N. Martin and David A. Tulis. Exchange Protein Activated by cAMP (EPAC) Controls Migration of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells in Concentration- and Time-dependent Manner. Archives of Physiology, 2015.</li><li>Adderley SP, Lawrence C, Madonia E, Olubadewo JO, Breslin JW. Histamine activates p38 MAP kinase to disrupt local lamellipodia and endothelial barrier integrity. AJP; Cell Physiology, 2015.</li><li>Zhang XE, Adderley SP, Breslin JW. Activation of RhoA, but not Rac1, mediates early stages of S1P-induced endothelial barrier enhancement. PLOS ONE. 2016.</li><li>Andrew W. Holt, Danielle N. Martin, Patti Shaver, Shaquria P. Adderley, Joshua D. Stone, Chintamani N. Joshi, Jake T. Francisco, Robert M. Lust, Brian M. Shewchuk, &amp; David A. Tulis. Soluble guanylyl cyclase-activated cyclic GMP-dependent protein kinase inhibits arterial smooth muscle cell migration independent of VASP-Serine 239 phosphorylation. Cellular Signalling, 2016.</li><li>Lymphatic Vessel Network Structure and Physiology Jerome W. Breslin, Ying Yang, Joshua P. Scallan, Richard S. Sweat, Shaquria P. Adderley, and W. Lee Murfee, Comprehensive Physiology, 2018.</li><li>Madison D. Williams, Michael T. Bullock, Sean C. Johnson, Nathan A. Holland, Danielle M. Vuncannon, Joani Zary Oswald, Shaquria P. Adderley, David Anthony Tulis. Protease-activated receptor 2 controls vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation in cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase/mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1/2-dependent manner. Journal of Vascular Research, 2023.</li><li>Jordan E. Williams, Zannatul Mauya, Virginia Walkup, Shaquria Adderley, Colin Evans, and Kiesha Wilson. Epigenetic Regulation of Neutrophils in ARDS. Cells, 2025</li></ul></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/149" hreflang="en">Osteopathic Medicine (DO)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/147" hreflang="en">Pre-Clinical Medical Education</a></div> </div> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:29:56 +0000 lauren.innes 1637 at Jason Goldstein /directory/jason-goldstein <span>Jason Goldstein</span> <span><span lang about="/user/33" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>lauren.innes</span></span> <div class="intro-decoration-underline italic"> <time datetime="2026-05-20T09:26:40-04:00" title="Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 09:26">Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:26</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-name field--type-name field--label-hidden field__item">Jason Goldstein, MD</div> <ul class="inline-dot-list"> <li>Clinical Teaching Faculty in Primary Care</li> </ul> <div id="biography"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Biography</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><p>Dr. Goldstein earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2014 and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in 2017.&nbsp;</p><p>Committed to improving access to healthcare globally, Dr. Goldstein has participated in international medical outreach efforts in Chiang Mai, Thailand; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Guayaquil, Ecuador, providing care to underserved populations. Following residency, he practiced throughout the United States as a locum tenens physician before returning to his hometown of Buffalo, New York.</p><p>In Buffalo, Dr. Goldstein has served as a hospitalist at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, a physician advisor for Catholic Health, and a clinical teaching attending at Sisters Hospital. He is deeply committed to medical education and mentorship, finding great fulfillment in supporting the growth of residents and medical students as they develop clinical knowledge, judgment, and confidence throughout their training.</p><p>In 2025, Dr. Goldstein received the David J. Martinke, D.O. Distinguished Educator Award in recognition of his dedication to physician education and resident training.</p></div> </div> <div id="education-&amp;-training"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Education &amp; Training</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>Board Certified in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, since 2017</li><li>Internal Medicine Residency, Stony Brook University Hospital, 2017</li><li>Doctor of Medicine, University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2014</li><li>Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish Language, Binghamton University, 2008</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="research-interests"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Research Interests</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><p><span>Dr. Goldstein’s research interests include social determinants of health, global health and international patient care, and quality improvement in hospital medicine.</span></p></div> </div> <div id="awards-&amp;-honors"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Awards &amp; Honors</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li><span>David J. Martinke, D.O. Distinguished Educator Award, 2025</span></li></ul></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/149" hreflang="en">Osteopathic Medicine (DO)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/148" hreflang="en">Clinical Medical Education</a></div> </div> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:26:40 +0000 lauren.innes 1636 at Michael O'Brien /directory/michael-obrien <span>Michael O'Brien</span> <span><span lang about="/user/33" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>lauren.innes</span></span> <div class="intro-decoration-underline italic"> <time datetime="2026-05-20T09:19:42-04:00" title="Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 09:19">Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:19</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-name field--type-name field--label-hidden field__item">Michael O'Brien, MD</div> <ul class="inline-dot-list"> <li>Clinical Teaching Faculty in Specialty Medicine</li> </ul> <div class="field field--name-field-photo field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><article class="media image"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2026-05/Michael%20O%27Brien_.png?h=f5864316&amp;itok=J81Ncyrk" width="800" height="932" alt="man smiles at camera" typeof="foaf:Image"> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div id="biography"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Biography</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><p>Dr. O‘Brien is a EMS professional/educator, and EMS physician. His clinical practice is divided between shifts in the Emergency Department and operational medicine. He provides medical direction to Erie Community College‘s EMS training programs and the Niagara County Sheriff‘s Office Emergency Response Team. He responds with the Town of Tonawanda Police Department's Emergency Medical Unit and is the Associate System Medical Director and Flight Physician for Mercy Flight of Western New York. He is a sworn police officer and serves as a law enforcement officer in a Genesee County municipality.</p><p>Dr. O‘Brien‘s interests center around prehospital resuscitation, tactical medicine/aggressive deadly behavior attacks, and extracorporeal life support (ECLS). He is a subject matter expert in Emergency Medical Services, aeromedical evacuation/retrieval, and tactical medicine/active threat incidents. He is a frequent speaker on topics such as out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, operational/austere medicine, and the ethics of emergency care. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services. He serves on national committees of the National Association of EMS Physicians, the American College of Emergency Physicians, National Tactical Officers Association, Special Operations Medical Association, and the Air Medical Physician Association.</p></div> </div> <div id="education-&amp;-training"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Education &amp; Training</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>Basic Course for Police Officers, Division of Criminal Justice Services (2026)</li><li>Fellowship, EMS Medicine, University at Buffalo (2017)</li><li>Residency, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2016)</li><li>MD, Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine (2012)</li><li>MA, Criminology, University of Illinois (2006)</li><li>BS, Criminal Justice, Loyola University Chicago, Magna Cum Laude (2004)</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="research-interests"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Research Interests</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>Extracorporeal life support/eCPR</li><li>Aggressive deadly behavior</li><li>Tactical &amp; Law Enforcement Medicine</li><li>Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="awards-&amp;-honors"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Awards &amp; Honors</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>Fellow of the Academy of Operational Medicine (FAOM) (2024)</li><li>Excellence in Education Award (2024)</li><li>Fellow of the Air Medical Physician Association (FAMPA) (2024)</li><li>Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Medical Services (FAEMS) (2020)</li><li>Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) (2019)</li><li>Hero of the Heart, Rush University Medical Center (2018)</li><li>WOW! Award, Rush University Medical Center (2018)</li><li>Attending Physician of the Year, University at Buffalo Emergency Medicine Residency (2018)</li><li>Physician of Excellence, Wyoming-Erie Regional EMS Council (2017)</li><li>Outstanding Resident Oral Research Presentation, NY American College of Emergency Physicians (2015)</li><li>Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society</li><li>Gold Humanism Honor Society</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="links"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Links</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>Brown JB, Cash RE, Lu L, Weiss L, Beal J, Kravetsky M, O'Brien M, Sperry J, Bledsoe BE, Shatz DV, Gestring ML, Cathers A, Tanaka K, Jurkovich GJ, Yorkgitis BK, Clemency B, Latimer A, Lawner B, Lyng J, Nelson B, Bulger EM, Stilley J, Wubben R, Delbridge TR, Cohen J, George NH, Innes J, Swanson D, Bank EA, Martin-Gill C, Guyette FX. (2026) Establishing a Consensus-Based Definition of Air Medical Transport Need for Rural Patients After Injury: Results from a Delphi Survey. Prehospital emergency care (Feb)1-15.</li><li>Clemency BM, Burnett SJ, Innes JC, O'Brien M, Varughese R, Nan N, Ma C, Plonka M, Shaw E, Daya MR, Gausche-Hill M. (2025) The Association Between Performance on the Emergency Medical Services In-Training Exam and Passing the Emergency Medical Services Certifying Exam. AEM education and training (Aug), 9(4): e70092.</li><li>O’Brien MC, Kelleran KJ, Burnett SJ, Clemency BC. (2024) Response to letter: Fixed dose ketamine for prehospital management of hyperative delirium with severe agitation. The American journal of emergency medicine (Sep), 83: 134-135.</li><li>O'Brien MC, Kelleran KJ, Burnett SJ, Hausrath KA, Kneer MS, Nan N, Ma CX, McCartin RW, Clemency BM. (2024) Fixed dose ketamine for prehospital management of hyperactive delirium with severe agitation. The American journal of emergency medicine (Apr), 81: 10-15.</li><li>Lema PC, O'Brien M, Wilson J, James ES, Lindstrom H, DeAngelis J, Caldwell J, May P, Clemency B, O‘Brien MC. (2018) Avoid the Goose! Paramedic Identification of Esophageal Intubation by Ultrasound. Prehosp Disaster Med (Aug), 33(4): 406-410.</li><li>Clemency BM, Tanski CT, Gibson Chambers J, O‘Brien M, Knapp AS, Clark AJ, McGoff P, Innes J, Lindstrom HA, Hostler D, O‘Brien MC. (2018) Compulsory Use of the Backboard is Associated with Increased Frequency of Thoracolumbar Imaging. Prehosp Emerg Care (Feb)1-5.</li></ul></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/149" hreflang="en">Osteopathic Medicine (DO)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/148" hreflang="en">Clinical Medical Education</a></div> </div> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:19:42 +0000 lauren.innes 1635 at Zachary Kozlowski /directory/zachary-kozlowski <span>Zachary Kozlowski</span> <span><span lang about="/user/33" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>lauren.innes</span></span> <div class="intro-decoration-underline italic"> <time datetime="2026-05-20T09:15:38-04:00" title="Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 09:15">Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:15</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-name field--type-name field--label-hidden field__item">Zachary Kozlowski, DO</div> <ul class="inline-dot-list"> <li>Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine</li> </ul> <div class="field field--name-field-photo field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><article class="media image"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2026-05/Zachary%20Kozlowski.png?h=65e1d7a7&amp;itok=nTrc1TS8" width="800" height="932" alt="man smiles at camera" typeof="foaf:Image"> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div id="biography"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Biography</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><p><span>Dr. Kozlowski is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician currently practicing throughout the Catholic Health System in Buffalo, NY. &nbsp;As a native of Buffalo, he understands the unique challenges of our population and is able to tailor patient treatment accordingly. On his free time he enjoys golfing, boating on Lake Erie and spending time with his wife and daughter.</span></p></div> </div> <div id="education-&amp;-training"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Education &amp; Training</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>Medical Residency, Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo (2018-2021)</li><li>DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2018)</li><li>BS, Biology with a minor in Neuroscience, Canisius College (2014)</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="research-interests"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Research Interests</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><p><span>Investigating the current boarding crisis in the emergency department and developing strategies to mitigate the adverse effects that come with boarding.</span></p></div> </div> <div id="awards-&amp;-honors"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Awards &amp; Honors</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>TeamHealth Clinician Recognition Program—Quality Excellence</li><li>Kaleida Health ECMC Resident Award</li></ul></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/149" hreflang="en">Osteopathic Medicine (DO)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/148" hreflang="en">Clinical Medical Education</a></div> </div> Wed, 20 May 2026 13:15:38 +0000 lauren.innes 1634 at D’Youville University Launches “Summer DOctor” Program for Aspiring Physicians /news/2026/04/30/dyouville-university-launches-summer-doctor-program-aspiring-physicians <span>D’Youville University Launches “Summer DOctor” Program for Aspiring Physicians</span> <span><span lang about="/user/33" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>lauren.innes</span></span> <div class="intro-decoration-underline italic"> <time datetime="2026-04-30T13:45:16-04:00" title="Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 13:45">Thu, 04/30/2026 - 13:45</time> </div> <div class="prose field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><em><span>Four-week immersive experience offers early exposure to osteopathic medical education</span></em></p><p><span>Ƶ will launch its new Summer DOctor program this summer, a free four-week, in-person enrichment experience designed for undergraduate and pre-professional students interested in pursuing careers in osteopathic medicine.</span></p><p><span>Scheduled to begin on June 1st, the non-credit program offers participants a unique opportunity to explore human anatomy through the lens of osteopathic medicine while gaining early exposure to the structure, expectations, and rigor of medical school.</span></p><p><span>Summer DOctor is built to introduce students to the foundations of medical education in an engaging, hands-on environment. Participants will learn directly from faculty within D’Youville’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and other health professions programs, gaining insight into both clinical concepts and potential academic pathways.</span></p><p><span>Throughout the four-week experience, students will engage in a combination of interactive instruction, applied learning, and professional exposure. The program emphasizes the connection between anatomical knowledge and patient care, while also introducing students to the collaborative nature of modern healthcare education.</span></p><p><span>Offered on D’Youville’s campus, Summer DOctor reflects the University’s broader focus on experiential learning and interprofessional engagement, hallmarks of its growing health sciences portfolio and new College of Osteopathic Medicine.</span></p><p><span>Space is limited, and interested students are encouraged to </span><a href="/academics/schools-and-departments/college-osteopathic-medicine/summer-doctor-early-exposure"><span>learn more and apply</span></a>.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><article class="media image"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9/public/2026-04/2025-Gross-Anatomy-52.jpeg?h=1b79739c&amp;itok=TSc_Of4P" width="1600" height="900" alt="skeleton model in the foreground of a large anatomy lab" typeof="foaf:Image"> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-on-news field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> <div class="field field--name-field-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">Ƶ</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Osteopathic Medicine (DO)</div> <div class="field field--name-field-school field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">School</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/156" hreflang="en">College of Osteopathic Medicine</a></div> </div> </div> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:45:16 +0000 lauren.innes 1627 at Macario Llamas /directory/macario-llamas <span>Macario Llamas</span> <span><span lang about="/user/33" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>lauren.innes</span></span> <div class="intro-decoration-underline italic"> <time datetime="2026-04-23T11:29:35-04:00" title="Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 11:29">Thu, 04/23/2026 - 11:29</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-name field--type-name field--label-hidden field__item">Macario Llamas, MD, MBA-HCM</div> <ul class="inline-dot-list"> <li>Associate Dean of Pre-Clinical &amp; Integrated Medical Education</li> </ul> <div class="field field--name-field-photo field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><article class="media image"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2026-04/llamas_macario.jpg?h=1dd011bc&amp;itok=sDWtpu9m" width="800" height="932" alt="man smiles at camera" typeof="foaf:Image"> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div id="biography"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Biography</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><p>Dr. Macario Llamas, M.D., M.B.A., serves as the Associate Dean of Preclinical and Integrated Medical Education at D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine. A medical educator with more than two decades of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Llamas specializes in anatomy, neuroanatomy, clinical skills, and integrated biomedical sciences. His career includes faculty and leadership roles across multiple colleges of osteopathic and allopathic medicine, with a strong record in curriculum development, student mentoring, and educational innovation.</p><p>He is dedicated to supporting students across all stages of their medical training by fostering inclusive, high-impact, learner-centered environments. Known for his commitment to student success, he has mentored learners in ways that address their individual personal and professional goals. His research spans anatomical variation, clinical case studies, and collaborative projects in neuroanatomy, and he actively engages students in scholarly work as a form of experiential learning.</p></div> </div> <div id="education-&amp;-training"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Education &amp; Training</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>MD, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Lucia, 2014</li><li>MBA, Concentration in Health Care Management, Davenport University, 2015</li><li>BBS, Midwestern University, 2005</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="research-interests"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Research Interests</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>Anatomical variation and clinical implications of musculoskeletal structures</li><li>Neuroanatomy and pathology of the brain and spinal cord, including associations with metabolic disease and aging</li><li>Development of neuroplastination techniques for medical education</li><li>Creation of anatomy-focused educational resources</li><li>Integration of research into medical education and student experiential learning</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="awards-&amp;-honors"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Awards &amp; Honors</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>Provost Award for Excellence in Teaching Nominee, 2023</li><li>Nominated for Distinguished Osteopathic Commitment, Staff Spotlight, and Faculty Spotlight Awards, 2023</li><li>Research Mentor Award, 2023</li><li>Provost Award for Excellence in Teaching Nominee, 2022</li><li>Diversity and Inclusion Award, 2022</li><li>Nominated for AFA Outstanding Adjunct Award. Maricopa Community Colleges, 2016 &amp; 2017</li><li>Outstanding Research Award in Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, AZ, 2004</li><li>Recognition Letter from the President, Midwestern University, AZ, 2004</li><li>One of the Most Accomplished Hispanics, Prensa Hispana, 2004</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="links"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Links</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><p><strong>Scientific Publications</strong></p><ul><li>Elguea, A., Mishra, R., Sevoian, E., Sundara, J., Whitehead, I &amp; Llamas, M. (2025). Atypical Lymphatic Metastasis of Colon Cancer to the Ovary and Inguinal Nodes: Insights from Cadaveric Dissection. (Submitted)</li><li>Yeremian, S., Wayne, J., Flores, J., Tango, B. M., &amp; Llamas, M. (2025). Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas in a Competitive Athlete: A Multimodal Diagnostic Case Report. Journal of Anatomical Variation and Clinical Case Report, 3, 120.</li><li>Llamas, Macario &amp; Asefirad, Autena &amp; Bakalov, Yoan &amp; Joshi, Avni &amp; Khorsandi, Joshua &amp; Luthy, Jillian &amp; Alkhouri, Samir. (2025). Multifocal Thymic Tumors with Systemic Hypercoagulability: A Rare Autopsy Case Report. Journal of Anatomical Variation and Clinical Case Report. 3. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61309/javccr.1000119.</li><li>Noori O, Kim H, Parikh J, Chen SL, Llamas M. (2025) High Division of the Sciatic Nerve Split by the Superior Gemellus Muscle: A Case Review and Clinical Implications. Journal of Anatomical Variation and Clinical Case Report, 3:118. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61309/javccr.1000118</li><li>Llamas, M., La Croix, C., Williams, E., and Baker, W. P. Hematological values in captive Desert Tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) from Maricopa County, Arizona. International Reptile Conservation Foundation Journal, 24(3), 187–190.</li><li>Llamas, M., La Croix, C., Williams, E., Jones, C. B., and Baker, W. P. Hematology values in captive desert tortoise, Gopherus agassizii. (Submitted to Journal of the Arizona Nevada Academy of Science).</li><li>Llamas, M., Williams, E., La Croix, C., Jones, C., and Baker, W. P. Telomere analysis in the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) using fluorescence in situ hybridization. (In preparation).</li></ul><p><strong>Presentations:</strong></p><ul><li>Llamas, M. Brain Preservation as an Accessible Educational Resource. Catalyst: Research Day 2026. April 2026. Poster presentation.</li><li>Llamas, M. Case Study: Giant Appendix, Atypical Lymphatic Metastasis of Colon Cancer to the Ovary and Inguinal Nodes, Multifocal Thymic Tumors with Systemic Hypercoagulability, and Sciatic Nerve Split by the Superior Gemellus Muscle and Clinical Implications. UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium. September 2025. Poster presentation.</li><li>Llamas, M. Self-Diagnosis and Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Females and Males. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Symposium, Benedictine University, Mesa, AZ. October 2017. Oral presentation.</li><li>Llamas, M., La Croix, C., Williams, E., Jones, C. B., &amp; Baker, W. P. Analysis of Telomere Length in the Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Convention, Seattle, WA. 2004. Poster presentation.</li><li>Llamas, M., Morrow, B., Jones, C., &amp; Baker, W. P. Teach Your Students to F.I.S.H.: Using Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization. Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented Conference, Phoenix, AZ. 2003. Seminar presentation.</li></ul></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/149" hreflang="en">Osteopathic Medicine (DO)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/147" hreflang="en">Pre-Clinical Medical Education</a></div> </div> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:29:35 +0000 lauren.innes 1625 at Jeffrey Steinig /directory/jeffrey-steinig <span>Jeffrey Steinig</span> <span><span lang about="/user/33" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>lauren.innes</span></span> <div class="intro-decoration-underline italic"> <time datetime="2026-04-17T10:48:25-04:00" title="Friday, April 17, 2026 - 10:48">Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:48</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-name field--type-name field--label-hidden field__item">Jeffrey Steinig, MD</div> <ul class="inline-dot-list"> <li>Chief of Surgery</li> </ul> <div class="field field--name-field-photo field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><article class="media image"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2026-04/260219-Jeff-Steinigs.jpg?h=6a09fa07&amp;itok=gPQ05dzn" width="800" height="932" alt="man smiles at camera" typeof="foaf:Image"> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div id="biography"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Biography</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><p>Dr. Steinig is a 1980 graduate of Tonawanda HS and a City of Tonawanda native. He has a BS in Chemistry and was graduated with honors in 1984 from Canisius College. He is a graduate of SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine 1988. He was a surgical intern and research fellow at UB for two years and then completed his surgical residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia from 1990-1995. He has received multiple teaching awards and published multiple papers. He also presented his work at the state, national, and international level during those years.</p><p>Dr. Steinig entered private practice in General and Vascular surgery primarily at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo where he performed an estimated 25,000 operations. He was president of the Medical Staff and president of the WNY Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He was a member of innumerable hospital committees and has chaired multiple committees. He served as National Governor of the American College of Surgeons. He was honored to be the physician of distinction at Mercy and received the John Davanzo Stroke Award. He has collaborated closely with administration, board members, physicians, APPs, and staff. He has taught surgical residents, medical students, PA students, and NP students while also mentoring many college and high school students.</p><p>His passion for patient advocacy led to him establishing an inpatient Advanced Illness and Palliative Care service at Mercy Hospital and Sisters Hospital in June of 2018 while finishing his operative surgical career at the end of 2018. He was part of the leadership at the COVID unit at St Joseph’s Hospital during the peak of the pandemic. He served on multiple community boards and organizations. Dr. Steinig retired from his clinical practice on his wedding anniversary September 30, 2025. He is happily married to his wife Maria and is the proud father of four children who all live and work in the community. He is also the proud grandfather of an eight-month-old girl.</p><p>Dr. Steinig is fully committed to patient advocacy as well as improving medical care in our community. He looks forward to mentoring the next generation of physicians and caregivers at D’Youville University. He has a quite diverse skill set and vast clinical experience which he is looking forward to sharing.</p></div> </div> <div id="education-&amp;-training"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Education &amp; Training</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li><span>M.D., State University of New York School of Medicine, 1988</span></li></ul></div> </div> <div id="research-interests"> </div> <div id="awards-&amp;-honors"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Awards &amp; Honors</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>2019, John Davanzo Stroke Award</li><li>2018, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Physician of Distinction</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="links"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Links</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>"Tropical Pyomyositis" JP Steinig, JW Odom, PF Jurgensen, JS Williams. Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia, February 1992; Vol. 81, P 75-76.&nbsp;</li><li>"Aortic Injury in Vehicle Trauma." JS Williams, JA Graff, JM Uku, JP Steinig. Annuals of Thoracic Surgery, March 1994; Vol. 57, P 726-730,</li><li>"Penetrating Injuries to the Rectum: Is Presacral Drainage Necessary?" JP Steinig, CR Boyd. The American Surgeon, September 1996; Vol. 9.&nbsp;</li></ul></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/149" hreflang="en">Osteopathic Medicine (DO)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/148" hreflang="en">Clinical Medical Education</a></div> </div> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:48:25 +0000 lauren.innes 1623 at New Era Cap Foundation Partners with D’Youville University to support College of Medicine /news/2026/04/13/new-era-cap-foundation-partners-dyouville-university-support-college-medicine <span>New Era Cap Foundation Partners with D’Youville University to support College of Medicine</span> <span><span lang about="/user/33" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>lauren.innes</span></span> <div class="intro-decoration-underline italic"> <time datetime="2026-04-09T14:02:05-04:00" title="Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 14:02">Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:02</time> </div> <div class="prose field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>The New Era Cap Foundation has committed $250,000 to support the development of D’Youville University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening healthcare access across Buffalo and Western New York.</span></p><p><span>The investment will help advance a program designed to address regional physician shortages, with a focus on training doctors to serve both urban and rural medically underserved communities. D’Youville’s inaugural medical school class will begin in August 2026.</span></p><p><span>“This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting initiatives that create a meaningful and lasting impact in the communities we serve,” said Danielle Koch, Executive Director of the New Era Cap Foundation. “D’Youville’s vision for training physicians aligns closely with our focus on education, health, and community development, and we’re proud to support a program that will make a difference where it’s needed most.”</span></p><p><span>Both organizations, with deep ties to Buffalo, share a long-standing commitment to investing in the people and institutions that strengthen the region.</span></p><p><span>The New Era Cap Foundation, established in 2016 as the philanthropic arm of New Era®, has a long history of supporting initiatives that benefit families and communities across Western New York.</span></p><p><span>“The New Era Cap Foundation and D’Youville University are strongly rooted in the spirit and resilience of Buffalo, and this partnership reflects our shared belief in investing in the health and future of our community,” said President Lorrie Clemo. “With the support of the New Era Cap Foundation, we are building a medical school that will not only educate the next generation of physicians, but it will also strengthen access to care for all of Western New York.”</span></p><p><span>D’Youville University has become a leader in Western New York for training healthcare professionals in virtually all disciplines, including nursing, physical therapy, chiropractic, pharmacy, nutrition, medicine, and more. Additionally, a strong majority of D’Youville students and alumni call Western New York home.</span></p><p><span>“We are grateful for the New Era Cap Foundation’s investment in the mission of D’Youville University,” said Britt Davis, Vice President for Advancement. “This support helps us build a medical school focused on training primary care physicians who will serve with compassion and help meet critical healthcare needs in our region.”</span></p><p><span>For more information on the D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine visit </span><a href="https://dyu.edu/medicine"><span>dyu.edu/medicine</span></a></p><p><span>For more information on the New Era Cap Foundation visit </span><a href="https://neweracapfoundation.org"><span>neweracapfoundation.org</span></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><strong>About D’Youville University</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><em><span>D’Youville University is a nationally ranked private university founded in 1908 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, which offers degrees in the health sciences and business. D’Youville University promotes a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Through transformational educational experiences, students are prepared for growth, career success, and upward mobility. For more information, visit dyu.edu.&nbsp;</span></em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><article class="media image"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9/public/2026-04/new-era-cap-foundation-dyu-com-announcement.jpg?h=b8bf4b44&amp;itok=7AI99SXY" width="1600" height="900" alt="Logos that read Ƶ and New Era Cap Foundation" typeof="foaf:Image"> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-on-news field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> <div class="field field--name-field-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">Ƶ</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Osteopathic Medicine (DO)</div> <div class="field field--name-field-school field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">School</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/156" hreflang="en">College of Osteopathic Medicine</a></div> </div> </div> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:02:05 +0000 lauren.innes 1620 at D’Youville University Associate Dean Elected to Statewide Osteopathic Board /news/2026/04/08/dyouville-university-associate-dean-elected-statewide-osteopathic-board <span>D’Youville University Associate Dean Elected to Statewide Osteopathic Board</span> <span><span lang about="/user/33" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>lauren.innes</span></span> <div class="intro-decoration-underline italic"> <time datetime="2026-04-08T10:02:01-04:00" title="Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 10:02">Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:02</time> </div> <div class="prose field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>D’Youville University College of Medicine (DYU-COM) Associate Dean for Clinical Medical Education Dr. Nicholas Camposeo has been elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS), a division of the American Osteopathic Association representing osteopathic physicians across New York State.</p><article class="media image"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/mobile_width_no_crop_640/public/2026-04/CamposeoSwornIn%20%281%29.jpeg?itok=YYsq9gSC" width="640" height="360" alt="A group of people stand in a line on a stage. One person is talking into a microphone. " typeof="foaf:Image"> </div> </div> </article> <p>Dr. Camposeo, a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Erie County Medical Center and a Buffalo native, brings extensive clinical and academic experience to the role. He completed his undergraduate and residency training at the University at Buffalo and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University.</p><p>His election reflects both his commitment to advancing osteopathic medicine and D’Youville’s growing presence within the profession. In addition to Dr. Camposeo’s appointment, DYU-COM Interim Dean Dr. Jay Danto serves on the NYSOMS Board in an ex-officio capacity, and Associate Dean Dr. David Broder, a past president of the organization, presided over the NYSOMS Annual Meeting as Parliamentarian.</p><p>Dr. Camposeo has a strong interest in medical education, particularly in simulation-based training, and is dedicated to supporting student success and professional development.</p><p>The New York State Osteopathic Medical Society advocates for osteopathic physicians and promotes the distinctive philosophy of whole-person care across the state.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><article class="media image"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9/public/2026-04/nick-camposeo-announcement.jpg?h=d1cb525d&amp;itok=rfwtssfG" width="1600" height="900" alt="Dr. Nicholas Camposeo elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS)" typeof="foaf:Image"> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-on-news field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">Osteopathic Medicine (DO)</div> <div class="field field--name-field-school field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">School</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/156" hreflang="en">College of Osteopathic Medicine</a></div> </div> </div> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:02:01 +0000 lauren.innes 1617 at John Robert "Bob" Tyler /directory/john-robert-bob-tyler <span>John Robert "Bob" Tyler</span> <span><span lang about="/user/33" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>lauren.innes</span></span> <div class="intro-decoration-underline italic"> <time datetime="2026-02-20T10:09:27-05:00" title="Friday, February 20, 2026 - 10:09">Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:09</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-name field--type-name field--label-hidden field__item">John Robert "Bob" Tyler, DO</div> <ul class="inline-dot-list"> <li>Chair of Primary Care</li> <li>Clinical Associate Professor</li> </ul> <div class="field field--name-field-photo field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><article class="media image"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2026-02/Bob%20Tyler.png?h=9ce6b7b2&amp;itok=98xe4F1E" width="800" height="932" alt="man smiles at camera" typeof="foaf:Image"> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div id="biography"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Biography</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><p>Dr. Tyler has attended medical school in Tulsa, OK at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He graduated in 1996 and moved to complete scholarship obligations with the US Army at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX where he completed his Internal Medicine residency. &nbsp;</p><p>After residency, he moved to Colorado Springs, CO where he practiced traditional Internal Medicine. In 2013, Dr. Tyler moved to his hometown of Joplin, MO to be closer to his aging parents. While there, he practiced mainly hospital medicine with additional work in primary care, palliative medicine, and hospice. &nbsp;</p><p>Dr. Tyler has obtained his Master of Science degree in Medical Education Leadership with a passionate interest in curriculum development and implementation. <span>His present role with D’Youville University is as Chair of Primary Care and Associate Professor with the Clinical Medicine department</span>. &nbsp;</p><p>Personal hobbies are photography, being outdoors, and hanging out with his two little dogs, Sammy and Sophie. Dr. Tyler is excited for snow storms and really cold weather!&nbsp;</p></div> </div> <div id="education-&amp;-training"> <h2 class="font-bold text-2xl sm:text-4xl ">Education &amp; Training</h2> <div class="prose max-w-none my-6"><ul><li>DO, Osteopathic Medicine, Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.</li><li>MS, Medical Education Leadership, University of New England</li></ul></div> </div> <div id="research-interests"> </div> <div id="awards-&amp;-honors"> </div> <div id="links"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/148" hreflang="en">Clinical Medical Education</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/149" hreflang="en">Osteopathic Medicine (DO)</a></div> </div> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:09:27 +0000 lauren.innes 1600 at