May 29, 2013

UAMS Researchers Helping Shape Change

David Robinson

Near the end of a 4-hour meeting, about 30 researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital were so engrossed in their small-group sessions that it took the meeting’s facilitator, Myron Rogers, a few attempts to regain their attention.


April 29, 2013

More Than 1,000 Arkansans Join UAMS-Supported Research Volunteer Registry

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK – More than 1,000 Arkansans have signed up to volunteer for research through an online registry that connects them with research opportunities at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and other institutions nationwide.


March 27, 2013

Public Invited to Free UAMS Drug Addiction Symposium

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK – The public is invited to hear about the latest drug addiction research, treatment and policy at an April 15 symposium at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) featuring a national leader in drug addiction science and former senior White House adviser on the Affordable Care Act.  


UAMS Researcher Creates Asthma App for Teens

David Robinson

March 27, 2013 | Asthma rates among certain populations of children in Arkansas are nearly three times the national rate, which has led UAMS’ Tamara Perry, M.D., to test novel methods for addressing the condition.


March 21, 2013

Myeloma Patients Enjoy Games, Each Other

David Robinson

March 21, 2013 | “I’m not sure about this because I’ve never played this game before, but I think I’ve got a bingo,” said Raymonna Jean of Haiti.


January 16, 2013

UAMS Research Database Has Nearly 1 Million Patients

David Robinson

Jan. 16, 2013 | The de-identified medical records from about 200,000 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Family Medical Center patients are now part of a new database that is enabling meaningful new research and supports continuing patient care improvements at UAMS.


December 19, 2012

InterveXion and UAMS Complete First Drug Tests in Humans for Methamphetamine Addiction

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK – InterveXion Therapeutics LLC and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have successfully completed dosing in the first human safety study of a medication to help methamphetamine users fight their addictions.


First Human Tests of Meth Medication Completed

David Robinson

Dec. 19, 2012 | InterveXion Therapeutics LLC and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have successfully completed dosing in the first human safety study of a medication to help methamphetamine users fight their addictions.


October 29, 2012

‘Autism Angel’ Rewarded by Helping with Study

David Robinson

Oct. 29, 2012 | Autism became personal for Sarah Holland when her cousin recently adopted a child with the disorder. Holland thought of the little boy when she was offered the chance to participate in an autism study.


October 22, 2012

UAMS Translational Research Institute Awards $493,000 for 10 Pilot Research Studies

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Translational Research Institute has awarded 10 researchers almost $493,000 for pilot studies.



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