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image of Shitiz Sriwastava, M.D., and Erin Willis, M.D., at a UAMS lectern discussing MS Across the Lifespan

UAMS Hosts Second Multiple Sclerosis Symposium for Patients, Caregivers

Patients, caregivers and health care professionals recently gathered at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the 2026 Multiple Sclerosis Symposium, a free, two-hour event focused on treatment options, the latest research, and available resources. About 200 people, some participating virtually, attended the March 14 event, now in its second year, at the…

Pedro Demeritte, MVP for April 2026

Pedro Demeritte

Meet Pedro Demeritte, the university’s MVP for April, who is a pharmacy specialist and patient care technician in Stem Cell/Transplant.

COP Career Fair 2026

Pharmacy Students Make Connections at Career Fair

As they move through their fourth and final year in pharmacy school, students often focus on the futures ahead of them — where they’ll go after graduation. With so many opportunities, it can be hard to choose. The career fair put on each year by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of…

Gary Beck, Sharmilan Thanendrarajan

Myeloma Survivor’s Competitive Spirit Remains Strong

Gary Beck hasn’t let his myeloma diagnosis deter him from doing what he loves best. “I’ve been an athlete all of my life,” said the 73-year-old Beck, who resides in Mountain Home and specializes in long-distance cycling. He has competed in 20K and 5K races at the national and state levels. “I’ve been riding bikes…

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