Announcements

December 19, 2019

Team UAMS Celebrates at Annual Holiday Party

Yavonda Chase

Members of the Nutrition Services team smile as they get ready to serve thousands of their fellow employees. “Throwing a party of this size is a massive undertaking, and there is no way we could have pulled it off without Tonya Johnson and her team from Nutrition Services," said Annabeth Collier.

Thousands of Team UAMS members embraced the holiday spirit Dec. 12 during the annual Holiday Party. Festive gatherings also were held Dec. 11-13 at the eight Regional Campuses and off-campus Little Rock clinics whose employees couldn’t come to the event on the main campus.

Medical Laboratory Sciences Student Awarded National Scholarship

Yavonda Chase

Misty Schoolfield, a Medical Laboratory Sciences student in the College of Health Professions, received a national scholarship from the American Proficiency Institute.

Misty Schoolfield, a junior in the College of Health Professions’ Medical Laboratory Sciences programs, is one of five students nationwide to receive a $2,000 scholarship from the American Proficiency Institute (API). 

December 18, 2019

Head Start Carolers Deliver Holiday Cheer to UAMS

Linda Haymes

A group of preschoolers from the UAMS Head Start program recently celebrated the winter holidays by sharing songs with Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA and others at UAMS.

It was enough to make even the Grinch himself grin. Instead of a shiny sleigh, Santa’s little helpers arrived at UAMS the morning of Dec. 17 by school bus. Oh, what a merry sight the 16 preschool carolers were to behold, and, oh, what fun it was to celebrate the season with them. The visit…

December 17, 2019

UAMS Graduate Student Recognized for Research Publication

News Staff

Tresor Mukiza

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

David Robinson

Henry K. Wong, M.D., Ph.D., explains his research in a video he produced as part of the pilot award application process.

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

Susan Van Dusen

Hutchins and Westfall at lecture

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

Yavonda Chase

Don't let holiday parties derail your fitness goals. Follow these tips to stay on track through the holiday season.

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

Ben Boulden

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.

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

Yavonda Chase

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, congratulations December MVP Gina Boshears.

Congratulations to Gina Boshears, our December MVP of the Month!

November 27, 2019

Cancer Research Highlights Largest-Ever Showcase of Medical Discoveries

Susan Van Dusen

Stephanie Byrum, PhD

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.


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