September 16, 2019

Radiation Oncologist Gary Lewis, M.D., Joins UAMS

Susan Van Dusen

Gary Lewis, MD

Radiation oncologist Gary Lewis, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and sees patients at the UAMS Radiation Oncology Center.


September 13, 2019

Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., Named UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Director

Susan Van Dusen

Michael Birrer

Internationally recognized medical oncologist Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., has been named vice chancellor and director of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Birrer specializes in gynecologic cancers and will join the university by the end of the year.


September 11, 2019

UAMS MammoVan to Offer Mammograms at Arkansas State Fair Oct. 18

Susan Van Dusen

A mobile mammography unit operated by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the MammoVan will be at the Arkansas State Fair, 2600 Howard St., in Little Rock from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18 to offer mammograms.


September 9, 2019

UAMS Partners Card Offers Shoppers and Diners 20% Discount at More Than 220 Locations

Susan Van Dusen

Attention all shoppers! More than 220 shops and restaurants in central and northwest Arkansas and Conway will offer discounts Oct. 25 – Nov. 3 with Partners Card, a fundraising project of the volunteer auxiliary of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


August 21, 2019

UAMS Program Starting Sept. 10 Offers Support to Children of Cancer Patients

Susan Van Dusen

A group to help children ages 6-12 better cope with their parent’s cancer diagnosis is set to begin Sept. 10 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


August 16, 2019

Free Skin Cancer Screening Offered at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute on Sept. 14

Susan Van Dusen

People concerned about spots on their skin are invited to participate in a free skin cancer screening from 9 a.m. – noon Sept. 14 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


August 13, 2019

UAMS Scientist Awarded $764,000 NIH Grant For Highly Advanced Research Equipment

Susan Van Dusen

Samuel Mackintosh, Ph.D.

A grant of almost $764,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will allow the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to purchase biomedical research equipment with new capabilities unavailable elsewhere in Arkansas.


August 12, 2019

Hematologist Oncologist Akash Mukherjee, M.D., Joins UAMS Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program

Susan Van Dusen

Hematologist oncologist Akash Mukherjee, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Fellowship-trained hematologist oncologist Akash Mukherjee, M.D., has joined the Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


August 5, 2019

Fellowship Program Gives Undergrads Glimpse Into Biomedical Research Careers

Susan Van Dusen

Robert Eoff, Ph.D., (left) served as mentor for Hendrix College senior Madison Blue during the Arkansas INBRE Summer Research Fellowship Program at UAMS.

A rising college senior, Huddoy Walters’ sights are set on a career in biomedical research. “I want to be a scientist, most definitely,” said Walters, a native Jamaican and biochemistry major at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.


July 23, 2019

UAMS Cancer Researcher to Speak at Sept. 4 ‘Doctor is In’ Event in Hot Springs Village

Susan Van Dusen

Samantha Kendrick, Ph.D.

You are invited to learn about the latest advances in cancer research, treatment and prevention at a free event featuring a researcher from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).



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