Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
July 16, 2024
Kevin Ryan, J.D., Finds His Calling Through Being an Educator, Advocate of Public Health
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With all eyes locked on him, Kevin Ryan, J.D., stands at the front of a room telling a story about a 1990s court case. But he suddenly pauses in the middle of his anecdote. Ryan then takes a few breaths, dons a big smile and says, “What each of you have to remember is that…
July 2, 2024
UAMS Collaborates with Little Rock School to Promote Healthy Cooking
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Center for the Study of Obesity collaborated with UAMS Culinary Medicine to pilot a cooking demonstration project at Chicot Elementary and Early Childhood Center in the Little Rock School District (LRSD). The center, which is part of the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, launched…
June 17, 2024
College Alum Enjoys Role Introducing the Youth to Public Health Concepts
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Alex Escamilla-Rosenberg, MPH, takes pride in helping youth learn about the vast influence of public health. Escamilla-Rosenberg is currently a senior account manager for The Rescue Agency. His role for the agency is to work with students from 45 Oklahoma high schools, teaching them how to advocate for the improvement of public health policies. He…
June 5, 2024
Mohammed Orloff, Ph.D., Examines Microcystin Exposure in Lung Cancer Cases
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Mohammed Orloff, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Epidemiology, is leading a study examining how genetic and epigenetic factors and socio-environmental factors contribute to non-small cell lung cancer development for people in the state’s under-resourced regions. Orloff’s project, “Identifying Distinct…
May 28, 2024
UAMS College of Public Health Celebrates Student Accomplishments at Convocation
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health hosted its 2024 convocation at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and recognized the accomplishments of the college’s graduating students. “You have been trained to critically think,” Ben Amick, Ph.D., associate dean for research, told the graduates. “You’ve been trained…
May 22, 2024
Summit Highlights Efforts to Improve Arkansas’ Maternal and Child Health
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Health Behavior and Health Education recently hosted its annual Maternal and Child Health Summit. Spearheaded by Alexandra Marshall, Ph.D., MPH, associate professor in the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, the hybrid event had more than 80 attendees representing numerous organizations and companies. The…
May 20, 2024
UAMS Graduates 1,134 Health Care Professionals
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on May 18 conferred degrees and certificates to 1,134 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded 175 degrees or certificates to students in the College of Medicine, 172 in the College of Nursing, 583 in the College of Health Professions, 78 in the College…
May 15, 2024
UAMS’ Mitch McGill, Ph.D., Leads $1.6 Million Project Examining Liver Repair
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Mitch McGill, Ph.D., has received a $1.64 million grant to examine the fundamental molecular mechanisms of liver repair. McGill, an associate professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Environmental Health Sciences, is leading the study, “The Role of Phosphatidic Acid in Liver Regeneration…
May 10, 2024
Allen Uses Rural Faulkner County Roots to Remain Focused on Her Goals
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Jaimi Allen, Ph.D., is grateful to be an educator and researcher who specializes in addressing Arkansas’ health disparities. “When I consider where I currently am, I’m extremely humbled,” she said. “I want to make the most of my opportunities and help as many people as I can.” When asked about her passion to solve health…
May 1, 2024
Nithya Neelakantan, Ph.D., Joins UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
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Nithya Neelakantan, Ph.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health as an associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology. Neelakantan earned her master’s degree in biostatistics from Christian Medical College (CMC) in India and a doctorate in epidemiology from Saw Swee Hock School of Public…
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