“Our faculty and staff don’t just care for patients. We advance human health and alleviate suffering through teaching and research. With your support, we can ensure progress toward the vision to make our academic health system the best place to innovate, to work, to learn, and to heal continues at the rapid pace we seek.”
—David C. Linehan, MD
CEO, University of Rochester Medical Center
Dean, School of Medicine & Dentistry
The School of Medicine & Dentistry has transformed medicine—from creating the biopsychosocial model of patient care, to helping develop the HPV vaccine, to improving survival rates for premature infants. From cutting-edge laboratories to urban and rural clinics, our work is both far-reaching and deeply personal.
Our faculty members conduct research with global impact, from foundational discoveries, to translational science, to leading-edge clinical trials. They teach the healthcare workforce of the future to embrace new technology while maintaining the human touch.
Will you join us in making the future of medicine ever better?
To ensure that the most promising students can attend—regardless of their financial background—we must expand scholarship support. From teen employment and mentorship programs to hands-on research opportunities, the University’s pathway initiatives empower students like Diamond Guy, a first-year dermatology resident at SMD, to discover their passions and pursue careers in medicine right here in Rochester.
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The University of home to one of the strongest groups of RNA biologists in the nation, whose work fuels cures and therapies for some of the world’s most complex diseases, like muscular dystrophy. We’ve also developed some of the most notable vaccines, including the Hib vaccine—which eradicated meningitis—and, after two decades of research, the first known vaccine against cervical cancer.
Help fund the next breakthrough
We’re dedicated to fostering vibrant, healthy communities—on campus, throughout Rochester, and far beyond. With the Mobile Stroke Unit now running daily, the University strengthens its presence beyond campus—delivering advanced stroke diagnostics and treatment directly to patients in the community.
Get involved with SMD
Show your support by volunteering today! Every meaningful interaction helps make our community stronger.
University of Rochester researchers are leading efforts to understand the complex role plastics play in human health. Katrina Korfmacher, co-director of the Lake Ontario Microplastics Center (LOMP) and professor of environmental medicine, explores the many ways plastics break down and enter the human body.
October 1-4, 2026
Join us across all campuses for a spectacular Meliora Weekend packed with unforgettable alumni reunions, inspiring academic lectures, thrilling athletic competitions, world-class entertainment, and family-friendly fun.
