Announcements
December 17, 2019
UAMS Graduate Student Recognized for Research Publication
![Tresor Mukiza](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Mukiza-150x150.jpg)
Tresor Mukiza, a Ph.D. student at UAMS, received high honors for his first-author publication in the November issue of the journal Genetics. The editors selected the paper to be featured in a Highlight, and cover art for the article was displayed on the journal home page during the month of publication. “This is a notable…
December 13, 2019
TRI Announces Pilot Recipients for Special Populations Studies
![Henry K. Wong, M.D., Ph.D., explains his research in a video he produced as part of the pilot award application process.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Wong-video-still-crop-150x150.jpg)
The Translational Research Institute (TRI) has awarded three pilot research grants to UAMS faculty for studies of special populations in Arkansas.
December 11, 2019
Laura Hutchins, M.D., Honored as Dean’s Distinguished Scholar
![Hutchins and Westfall at lecture](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Hutchins-and-Westfall-150x150.jpg)
When a young Laura Hutchins’ mom encouraged her to get a part-time job, she found one in a clinical lab not far from her parents’ dairy farm in northeastern Mississippi. It didn’t take long for the teenager to realize that lab work was more stimulating than cleaning barns. It also was quickly apparent to her…
December 10, 2019
How To Stick to the Plan During the Holidays
![Don't let holiday parties derail your fitness goals. Follow these tips to stay on track through the holiday season.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/iStock-1155238197-150x150.jpg)
We all know that the holidays can be a tough time to stick to your workout and healthy eating plans. Lindsey Miller, fitness coordinator at the UAMS Fitness Center, has some tips to help you stick to the plan during the holiday season.
December 5, 2019
UAMS Researcher Teresita Bellido Named ARA Scholar
![Teresita Bellido, UAMS' newest ARA Scholar, second from right, talks to UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, left and Gov. Asa Hutchinson, second from left and other dignitaries before the formal ceremony recognizing her as an ARA Scholar.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/AR-Research-Alliance-award-Bellido-featured-150x150.jpg)
UAMS’ Teresita Bellido, Ph.D., an internationally known leader in bone research, was named an Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) Scholar at a news conference today at the State Capitol. Bellido, who will receive $500,000 from the ARA to further her research, was presented with a certificate by Gov. Asa Hutchinson and UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D.,…
December 4, 2019
December MVP — Gina Boshears
![Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, congratulations December MVP Gina Boshears.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Gina-Boshears-e1575470734865-150x150.jpg)
Congratulations to Gina Boshears, our December MVP of the Month!
November 27, 2019
Cancer Research Highlights Largest-Ever Showcase of Medical Discoveries
![Stephanie Byrum, PhD](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Showcase-of-medical-discoveries-11202019-DSC_5113-150x150.jpg)
Scientists conducting cancer research in the lab, clinic and community gathered Nov. 20 at the 26th UAMS Showcase of Medical Discoveries to share their projects and discuss ways to work together.
November 25, 2019
Senior Rosa Ruvalcaba Serna named Arkansas Nursing Student of the Year
![Rosa Ruvalcaba Serna](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Serna_Rosa_CON-Student-of-the-year_horiz-150x150.jpg)
UAMS College of Nursing senior Rosa Ruvalcaba Serna has been named the Arkansas Nursing Students’ Association (ANSA) Student of the Year. The award was presented last month at the ANSA state convention. “When Erin Salter, one of my classmates, told me I’d been selected, I started getting teary-eyed, because I was not expecting it,” said…
November 22, 2019
UAMS Holiday Celebration on Dec. 12
All employees are invited to the 2nd annual UAMS Holiday Celebration!
Deep Roots — For CHP’s Faculty Alumni, There’s No Place Like UAMS
![Twenty-eight members of the College of Health Professions faculty graduated from UAMS. (L-R, first row) Tony Baker, Catherine Smith, Con-nie Bracy, Layla Simmons, Lisa Rhoden, Cherika Robertson, Claire Tucker (second row) Lindsay Gilbert, Kathy Atkinson, Katy Warren, Lindsey Clark, Alicia Baird (third row) Ellis McVoy, Tiffany Lepard Tassin, John Calloway, Tonya Cook (fourth row) Jason Key, Leslie Spurlock, Art Maune (top row) Bryson Howard, Lesley Jones, Betholyn Gentry, Tom Jones. Not shown: Shannon Turley, Christi Arthur, DeAndria Green, Allison Wingfield and Ashley McCrary.](https://news.uams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CHP_Grp_08192019-800_9661-150x150.jpg)
For some faculty members in the College of Health Profession, their roots at UAMS go deep — all the way back to when they were students themselves.
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