About Dr. Dunn

 

Dr. David L. Dunn assumed the position of Vice President for Health Sciences at the University of Buffalo in September 2005 and is responsible for leading the strategic integration of teaching, research, service, and clinical activities of UB’s five health sciences schools within the UB Academic Health Center (UB AHC). 

 

Dr. Dunn also holds appointments as Professor of Surgery and Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at UB.  He recently chaired the Western New York Regional Advisory Committee of the Chair, New York State Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century, 2005-2006, and remains active in health care policy and reform within the region and state.

 

Prior to coming to UB, Dr. Dunn was the Jay Phillips Professor and Chairman of Surgery at the University of Minnesota.  He has published over 400 articles and book chapters in the areas of Surgical Infectious Diseases and Transplantation, and is considered a worldwide authority in these areas.  Dr. Dunn remains active in a number of academic societies.  He also is an Associate Editor of the 8th edition of Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery and its companion texts.

 

Dr. Dunn was born and raised in Michigan and received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Michigan.  He received a doctorate in microbiology from the University of Minnesota, concurrent with his training in general surgery and transplantation.