College of Medicine
October 22, 2024
UAMS Welcomes 3 New Orthopaedic Surgeons
LITTLE ROCK — Orthopaedic surgeons Sean Parham, M.D., Paul Inclan, M.D., and Ryan Anthony, M.D., recently joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, bringing expertise in foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine and orthopaedic trauma, respectively, to enhance patient care and medical education in Arkansas.
October 21, 2024
UAMS Researchers Find Ground Beef Packs Bigger Muscle-Building Punch than Soy-Based Alternative
LITTLE ROCK — When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal.
New research from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) reveals that 100% ground beef packs a bigger punch for muscle protein synthesis than a soy-based counterpart.
October 15, 2024
UAMS Establishes Proteomics Center of Excellence in Little Rock with Thermo Fisher Scientific
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced the launch of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Center of Excellence for Proteomics at UAMS — the first and only academic-industry partnership of its kind in the United States. The world leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific, entered into a formal agreement with the IDeA National…
‘Drugified’ Depictions Everywhere in America, Says Author Sam Quinones
The American public is “assaulted” with addictive images every day, according to award-winning author Sam Quinones, so it should come as no surprise that so many people are drawn to the abundance of illicit drugs available throughout the country.
October 14, 2024
Pediatrician Amy Cross, M.D., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Magnolia
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Pediatrician Amy Cross, M.D., has joined the staff of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Health Family Medical Center in Magnolia. She will see pediatric patients while also serving as an associate professor for UAMS’ residency program. A native of Magnolia, Cross has operated Magnolia Pediatric Clinic since 1999….
October 9, 2024
Stroke Survivors, Caregivers, Experts Share Insights at UAMS Stroke Conference
Four stroke survivors and about a dozen clinicians who work with stroke patients shared insights and expertise at the 2024 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Stroke Conference. The daylong event, held September 13 in the UAMS Jackson T. Stephens & Neurosciences Institute, was presented by the UAMS Comprehensive Stroke Center to highlight statewide…
October 8, 2024
Marius Nagalo, Ph.D., First at UAMS to Receive NIH New Innovator Award
LITTLE ROCK — A researcher at the Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Marius Nagalo, Ph.D., has received the prestigious New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
October 7, 2024
Urologic Oncologist Marcelo Bigarella, M.D., Joins UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Fellowship-trained urologic oncologist Marcelo Bigarella, M.D., has joined the Division of Urology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, where he specializes in the diagnosis and management of urologic cancers, such as prostate, kidney, testicular, bladder, penile and adrenal cancer. Bigarella joined UAMS after completing a fellowship in…
October 4, 2024
Research Leader Tells Conference Attendees that Networks Are Key to Solving ‘Wicked’ Health Problems
Lifespan research may span cradle to grave, but for Neal Halfon, M.D., MPH, the top priority is addressing complex problems that often begin prenatally, preventing children from thriving and leading to long-term health issues. A major thought leader in children’s health policy and health system change from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Halfon…
October 3, 2024
Schizophrenia Conference Offers Education, Optimism
The more than 250 people who attended the Arkansas Schizophrenia Conference, hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ Psychiatric Research Institute, left the Sept. 27 event with information about the latest treatment approaches and promising findings.
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