October 5, 2022
Small-Town Arkansas Roots Run Deep for College of Pharmacy Alumnus
Lenora Newsome, P.D., COP ’80, has had a distinguished career as a pharmacist, and she’s not done yet. She’s seen the profession evolve significantly over the years and now helps shape where pharmacy is headed next through her positions on state and national boards. However, a pharmacy career wasn’t initially on her radar. At first,…
October 4, 2022
College of Pharmacy Students Refine Their Skills in Graduate Program
The UAMS College of Pharmacy continues to evolve along with the pharmacy profession itself, and its students are reaping the benefits of a more diverse pharmacy education. One area where this diverse education is evident is the college’s Pharmaceutical Evaluation & Policy or “PEP” track, which offers a master’s degree and a Ph.D. focused on…
October 3, 2022
New Pharmaceutical Sciences Chair Imig Sees Opportunity at UAMS
One thing that John Imig, Ph.D., really values is connections. His varied research interests help him find links between disease states. He enjoys passing knowledge on to the next generation. He’s also passionate about bridging the gap between basic science and human health. Imig arrived at UAMS on Sept. 29 as the new chair of…
John Imig, Ph.D., Joins UAMS College of Pharmacy as Chair of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
LITTLE ROCK — John Imig, Ph.D., joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the UAMS College of Pharmacy, effective Sept. 29, 2022. “I’m excited to welcome Dr. Imig to UAMS and the College of Pharmacy,” said Dean Cindy Stowe, Pharm.D. “John is a seasoned…
September 30, 2022
UAMS Satellite Training Centers Make Digital Health Accessible, Understandable for All
New medical innovations are always around the corner. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a host of digital health options that connect patients across the state to providers, often miles away. More virtual visits mean less travel time for patients who don’t live close to their provider, which is a good thing. But…
September 22, 2022
White Coats Symbolize New Beginnings for College of Pharmacy Class of 2026
Members of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy (COP) Class of 2026 received their white coats in a ceremony Friday, Sept. 9, marking the beginning of their journey in pharmacy school. The event, held at Connor Performing Arts Center at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, had a lively atmosphere, with…
September 19, 2022
UAMS Ramping Up ‘Resource Optimization’ Efforts for Fiscal Year 2023
In response to rapid inflation and increased patient care expenses, UAMS is expanding a successful savings initiative to find $85 million in savings for fiscal year 2023.
September 12, 2022
UAMS’ Laura Gressler, Ph.D., Named to Arkansas Business’ ‘20 In Their 20s’ List
Laura Gressler, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Division of Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy in the UAMS College of Pharmacy, has been included in this year’s class of Arkansas Business’ The New Influentials: 20 In Their 20s, a list of talented young leaders in Arkansas’ business and nonprofit communities. Honorees must…
September 6, 2022
New Mother with Sickle Cell Comes to UAMS to “Get Rejuvenated and Go Back to Life”
Sickle cell disease is just another part of everyday life for Jada Mosby, 24. And as a new mother, she doesn’t plan on letting it slow her down anytime soon. “It’s just part of my life,” she said. “It is my life, but it’s nothing to me.” As a baby, Mosby was diagnosed with sickle…
August 19, 2022
Brett Bailey, Pharm.D., Named to Pharmacy HIT Collaborative Committee
Brett Bailey, Pharm.D., senior clinical informaticist with the Department of Clinical Informatics at UAMS Medical Center, was recently named to the Value Set Committee for the Pharmacy Health Information Technology (HIT) Collaborative. Bailey, also an adjunct assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy, was appointed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) and…
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