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September 16, 2026
UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging to Host Geriatric Care Conference on Oct. 1-3
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host its 2026 Geriatrics Updates conference Oct. 1-3, providing an opportunity for health professionals, patients, caregivers, and community members to learn about the latest developments in research and clinical care for older adults.
September 15, 2026
UAMS Neonatologists Strengthen Physician-Scientist Roles with Ph.D. Achievements
Four neonatologists at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have recently earned Doctor of Philosophy degrees, bolstering their ability to connect clinical care with research to improve outcomes for newborn Arkansans and their families.
September 10, 2026
Healthy Aging: Simple Steps for a Healthier Future
Growing older is a natural part of life, and healthy aging can, and should be, an important part of that process. Healthy aging is about taking care of your health, staying independent, maintaining relationships, and continuing to enjoy the people and activities that matter to you most.
September 4, 2026
Myeloma Patient, Family Credit UAMS for His Improved Outlook
Chris Seab has come a long way since his myeloma diagnosis, and the future looks better every day.
September 2, 2026
Expansion of Doula Workforce, Statewide Collaboration Leading to Positive Impact on Maternal Health in Arkansas
The rapid expansion of Arkansas’ doula workforce is playing a vital role in improving maternal and infant health outcomes across the state, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation.
August 31, 2026
VFW Auxiliary Donates $25,000 to UAMS Cancer Research
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute recently received a $25,000 donation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Auxiliary to support cancer research. As Arkansas’ only academic cancer center, the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute supports groundbreaking research in cancer biology, prevention and population…
Namrata Dogra, M.D., and Benjamin Frazier, M.D., Join UAMS’ Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has welcomed Namrata Dogra, M.D., and Benjamin Frazier, M.D., as new physicians at the Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic in the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.
August 25, 2026
UAMS Cancer Institute Receives $2.3 Million NIH Grant to Study Pathogens that Lead to Burkitt Lymphoma
A five-year National Institutes of Health grant over $2.3 million will fund researchers at the Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute studying how being infected with a gammaherpesvirus (GHV) and malaria parasite at the same time can lead to endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL).
August 19, 2026
Breastfeeding and Vaccines: Better Together
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to promote good health for your baby. When combined with recommended childhood vaccines, breastfeeding can create a strong foundation for lifelong health.
UAMS Cancer Institute Awards 4 Researchers with Grants for Breast Cancer Research
The Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program (ABCRP), a statewide fund administered by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, has awarded $400,000 in grants to support research focused on improving prevention, detection, and treatment options to ultimately alleviate the burden of breast cancer.
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