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April 24, 2026
From the Clinical Director
It is my pleasure to present the Winter 2025-2026 issue of Myeloma magazine. Myeloma care continues to advance with the advent of novel immunotherapies, including chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells and bispecific antibodies. The new treatment methods are transformative for the outcome of patients with myeloma who have experienced a relapse. The Winthrop P….
From the Director
I am pleased to present the latest issue of Myeloma magazine as we highlight the outstanding work of the Myeloma Center staff and bring you inspiring stories from wonderful patients who trust the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) with their care. UAMS Myeloma Center clinical director…
April 22, 2026
TRIumph Program Uses Communication to Connect Science to Community
Many people fear public speaking and rightly so. You’re on stage, out there in the spotlight, facing an audience filled with unknown faces and trying to connect through a story, while not misspeaking, boring the room to sleep, or freezing. For researchers talking to a lay audience, the challenge is magnified. The dread of public…
April 21, 2026
Connection Takes Root at Annual Northwest Arkansas Health Summit
National and state leaders in health care and community outreach recently convened at the Fayetteville Town Center to engage, learn, and collaborate on solutions to improve access to care across Arkansas. The April 2 summit kicked off with a keynote discussion by Neel Shah, chief medical officer of Maven Clinic, and nurse midwife Cara Osborne…
April 16, 2026
UAMS Receives $1 Million to Create Endowed Funds in Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received $500,000 from Helen and Nick Lang, M.D., and $500,000 from Kent C. Westbrook, M.D., to the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, both in honor of Westbrook’s late wife, Jonnie Kay Westbrook. The Langs gift establishes the Jonnie Westbrook Endowed Fund for Excellence…
UAMS Hosts Symposium on Treatments for Chronic Pain
Health professionals from across the state recently convened at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the 2026 Arkansas Pain Management Symposium, an event that highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration to improve treatment for chronic pain.
April 9, 2026
Growing Together: Understanding Your Child’s Development
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Childhood is a time of growth, discovery, and change. From a baby’s first smile to a toddler’s first words, these special moments are called developmental milestones, which help parents understand how children are learning, communicating, and exploring the world around them. While every child grows at their own pace, milestones…
April 8, 2026
C.W. Rasco Symposium Highlights Advances in GI Cancer Treatment, Research
Physicians, nurses, and researchers convened at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute on March 13 to hear about the latest advancements in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer treatment and research.
April 7, 2026
Brain Injury Survivors’ Day Highlights Community’s Resilience, Camaraderie
In the 38 years since an automobile accident changed his life, Jan Williams has seen how much the field of brain injury rehabilitation has progressed. “Right after my injury, I went through the same kinds of speech and language, occupational, and physical rehab that so many people know so well,” he said. “But that was…
April 6, 2026
UAMS Working with Schools in Carroll, Madison Counties to Develop Behavioral Health Outreach Programs
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with schools in Carroll and Madison counties to establish programs aimed at reducing behavioral risk factors for youth, while preparing students for career opportunities in community health. Through a $1.2 million Rural Communities Pathways grant, funded by the…
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