Katy Warren Looks Back on More than 50 Years at UAMS
Even half a century can seem to pass quickly when you stay as busy and as professionally engaged as Katy Warren.
Medical News
Tommy and Kathryn May Gift $200,000 to UAMS to Elevate Chair in Support of ALS Treatment, Research
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $200,000 gift from J. Thomas “Tommy” May and Kathryn May to elevate the J. Thomas May Endowed Chair in Department of Neurology in the UAMS College of Medicine to a distinguished chair. Thomas May Endowed Distinguished Chair supports research and clinical care…
UAMS to Hold Free MS Symposium March 14
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is holding a free 2026 Multiple Sclerosis Symposium on Saturday, March 14, to discuss treatment options and research initiatives and to hear from Arkansans living with the disease.
From Arkansas Roots to National Impact: The Work and Purpose of Page Dobbs
When you ask Page Dobbs, Ph.D., to describe herself, she doesn’t begin with titles or accolades. She starts with Arkansas. Born and raised in the state, Dobbs has built her career around one persistent question: “How do we reduce tobacco use and prevent the cancer burden that has affected so many Arkansas families?” Today, she…
Barbershop Talk Heads to Fayetteville on March 7 Program Includes Appearance by Former Razorback Darren McFadden
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Barbershop Talk team will be in Northwest Arkansas this month to present its free “Real Talk. Real Health. Real Legend.” men’s health forum. This community program will take place at noon Saturday, March 7, at Theatre Squared, 477 W. Spring St., in Fayetteville. A free lunch is…
New UAMS Chancellor Visits Pine Bluff High School, Encourages Students to Pursue Health Care Careers
C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., new chancellor for UAMS, kicked off his town hall tour of eight regional campuses last week at his hometown of Pine Bluff.
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Hosts Sixth Be A Part of the Cure Walk on May 2
LITTLE ROCK — The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold its sixth Be A Part of the Cure Walk to support cancer patients, survivors, and families at 8 a.m. May 2 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Gates open at 6:30 a.m.
Cardiologist Srikanth Vallurupalli, M.D., Named UAMS Director of Cardiovascular Medicine
Srikanth Vallurupalli, M.D., a nationally recognized cardiologist and multimodality cardiac imager, has been named the director of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and associate director of UAMS’ cardiovascular clinical services. Vallurupalli is an associate professor in the division, which is part of the Department of Internal…
Latest Showcase Celebrates Arkansas Children’s Research Institute
The first University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Showcase of Medical Discoveries of 2026 broke new ground as the largest yet since its relaunch, with 35 research poster presentations.
Registration Open for UAMS’ Summer MASH Camps to Immerse Students in Hands-On Health Care Experiences
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas high school students can get hands-on health care experiences such as suturing workshops, field trips, CPR training and heart dissection at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) MASH camps across the state this summer.