Our mission is simple but powerful: to improve lives by advancing treatments for vascular diseases. At the #JacobsInstitute, we bring together physicians, engineers & researchers to transform vascular health—locally and across the globe. Join us on our mission to save lives.

Spotlight on Dan Lawrence, Sr. Program Manager 🌟 With 13+ years in engineering, Dan leads efforts in stroke care, brain mapping, and neurovascular innovation—advancing technologies that improve patient outcomes. We’re proud to highlight his impact!

RT @_AdnanSiddiqui: So proud of the @JacobsInstitute team!.​.Jill Bogard and Adam Sparks manning the station at #SNIS2025. ​.@SNISinfo @UB_….

Happy 716 Day from the JI! 💙. Today we’re celebrating everything that makes #WesternNewYork so special — its strength, heart, and community spirit. Being part of this vibrant region inspires us every day. #716Day

RT @_AdnanSiddiqui: Was a pleasure to host the Seymour H. Knox Foundation trustees at the  @jacobsinstitute along with the Community Founda….

Live from @SNISinfo 2025 in Nashville! Come check out our latest vascular models and let’s talk about how the JI can help advance your next vascular innovation. Stop by booth #421 to meet:.🔹 Adam Sparks, Director of Engineering.🔹 Jill Bogard, Engineering Manager. #SNIS2025

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We’re thrilled to welcome our newest cohort of high school interns to the JI family! 🌟. Supported by the generous @cabrinihealthNY, this exclusive program offers rising juniors & seniors a unique opportunity to dive into the world of healthcare & medicine.

Heading to #SNIS2025 next week?. Stop by Booth 421 to explore JI’s cutting-edge neurovascular models, built for training, testing & innovation. @SNISinfo @CVsection #Neurosurgery #Cerebrovascular

We hosted #3C this weekend in Jackson Hole, bringing neuro experts together to tackle real cases & collaborate on complex #cerebrovascular complications. A powerful weekend of learning & connection. 🔗 #3C2025 #Neurosurgery #Stroke

The JI is excited to attend the upcoming Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) annual meeting in Nashville, TN on July 14-17. Visit us at Booth #421 to connect, see 3D printed anatomical models, and discuss neuro device innovation. We can’t wait to see you there!

Introducing our JI Engineering Team!. These are the innovative minds turning complex ideas into life-saving solutions. From concept to prototype, their work is the backbone of everything we do. There’s more to come as we spotlight the talent driving our mission forward.

With in-house prototyping, the JI helps startups + OEMs test, iterate, and refine faster. From Nitinol shape setting to reinforced catheter builds, we cut risk early and speed up design. Want to learn more? Contact info@idea2reality.org #medtech #innovation

This week, our staff enjoyed an outing to Pickleball Island, where they faced off in some friendly competition. Whether it was their first time or they were seasoned pros, everyone had an amazing time—on the court or cheering from the sidelines.

At the #JacobsInstitute, we’re building on the vision of Dr. Nick Hopkins—to break silos and fuel innovation in #vascularmedicine. Inspired by Dr. Lawrence D. Jacobs’ legacy, we unite clinicians, researchers, and entrepreneurs to create life-saving tech in #Buffalo and beyond.

Every cell in your body depends on the vascular system, a complex network delivering oxygen + nutrients where they’re needed most. Keep it strong with daily movement, colorful foods, quality sleep, hydration, and yes, even dental checkups. #VascularHealth #HeartHealth

The JI team had a great showing at Buffalo's @jpmorgan #CorporateChallenge yesterday!. With some beautiful Buffalo weather, the JI team ranked 35th out of 229 teams and finished 9th in the engineering industry. Amazing job to all of our JI staff participants! ❤️.#TeamJI #JI

Continued. Help us welcome our amazing college interns to the JI team 🎉. They’re bringing curiosity, fresh ideas, and a passion for innovation. Swipe to get to know the faces behind the future of medical innovation. 🧠. #MotherCabriniFoundation

Help us welcome our amazing college interns to the JI team 🎉. They’re bringing curiosity, fresh ideas, and a passion for innovation. Swipe to get to know the faces behind the future of medical innovation. 🧠. #MotherCabriniFoundation

To celebrate #PrideMonth, the JI hosted its first Countdown to Buffalo Pride Week! Each day we spotlighted LGBTQ+ history, local businesses, and Pride Flag meanings, ending with an ice cream social. A joyful week of learning, honoring, and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community! 🏳️‍🌈

Having a CNC Lathe on-site lets our team rapidly create custom parts for medical device prototypes—speeding up design decisions and R&D in our Idea to Reality Center. Thanks to the Seymour H. Knox Foundation for making this possible. Watch the video to learn more!