Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
August 2, 2022
Pebbles Fagan, Ph.D., MPH, Joins Leadership Team at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Pebbles Fagan, Ph.D., MPH, has assumed the role of associate director for Cancer Prevention and Control for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Fagan, a leading expert on tobacco-related health disparities and co-founder of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)’s Tobacco Research Network on Disparities, will lead…
June 17, 2022
Myeloma Patient Celebrates Full Remission by Walking Daughter Down the Aisle
Dave Puente of Elk Grove California, the first myeloma patient in Arkansas to receive the new chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell immunotherapy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) last November, recently saw a very personal goal he’d set for himself become a reality. Late last year, during an interview for an article…
June 10, 2022
Cancer Institute Retreat Highlights Novel Therapeutic Targets and Agents
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute held its second annual scientific research retreat May 26 at the Marriott Hotel in Little Rock. More than 140 scientists gathered in person for the first time in two years. The retreat theme, “Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics,” reflects the growth in the identification of new and novel molecular…
June 8, 2022
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Launches Statewide Cancer Navigation Program
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is implementing a new statewide patient navigation program to help cancer patients across the state access needed prevention, screening, treatment and support services. The program serves all Arkansans regardless of provider. “We know advances in cancer treatment may not reach underserved communities, especially in low socioeconomic areas and…
May 24, 2022
UAMS Ranks Fourth in Education on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity List
UAMS ranks fourth among educational organizations nationally on an annual list of Best Employers for Diversity created by Forbes magazine. UAMS was also the highest ranked Arkansas company on the list, and the only one in the Top 100.
May 18, 2022
Chancellor Named Cancer Institute Auxiliary Distinguished Honoree
UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, was recognized May 12 as the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Auxiliary 2021 Distinguished Honoree at a reception at the home of Stuart Cobb, a longtime supporter and member of the Cancer Institute Board of Advisors. About 60 guests attended, including UAMS board members, Cancer Institute leaders and auxiliary board members….
May 10, 2022
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Be A Part of the Cure Walk Draws 1,000, Surpasses Fundraising Goal
More than 1,000 people gathered at War Memorial Stadium early April 30 for the 2nd Annual Be A Part of the Cure Walk benefiting the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Despite predictions of rain, the weather and atmosphere were perfect for the event that brought together cancer survivors, family, friends, physicians, nurses, researchers, and…
May 3, 2022
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Celebrates Student Research at Symposium
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute held its first Celebration of Student Discovery Symposium April 14 for over 30 students, teachers, and some family members from Little Rock Central High School and LISA Academy West interested in cancer research. Students who won or placed in the regional and state science fairs were invited to…
April 20, 2022
UAMS Hosts Panel Discussion on Black Maternal Mortality
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hosted a distinguished panel discussion about Black maternal mortality rates and the short film Toxic: A Black Woman’s Story.
April 8, 2022
Daniel’s Story: From UAMS Lymphoma Patient to Be a Part of the Cure Walk Coordinator
Imagine you’re 23 and just landed your first promotion at your dream job. All is right with the world. Now imagine being diagnosed with lymphoma at the same time. For UAMS special events coordinator, Daniel Frazier, cancer was not part of the plan. “Whatever plan I thought I had, a cancer diagnosis was nowhere on…
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