The Jacobs Institute Information

The Jacobs Institute, Inc. (JI) is a tax-exempt, non-profit medical device innovation center located in Buffalo, NY. Founded by Dr. Nick Hopkins as a lasting memorial to Dr. Larry Jacobs, the JI carries forward the legacies of these two giants in medicine and serves as a hub for transforming the future of healthcare. By coalescing physicians, industry leaders, engineers, researchers, and innovators, the JI drives the research and development of next-generation medical technologies, accelerating the translation of ideas from the lab to first-in-human studies. Deeply committed to immersive education, the JI also provides advanced training for medical professionals at the forefront of their fields and inspires students to pursue careers in healthcare. By fostering collaboration and pushing boundaries, the JI continues to remove barriers and advance the understanding and treatment of vascular and neurologic diseases worldwide.