UAMS News


September 25, 2013

Gala for Life Honors Pryors, Raises More than $1 Million for UAMS Cancer Institute

Holland Doran

Gratefulness was the theme of the night Sept. 20 when about 900 people gathered to celebrate the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s annual Gala for Life.


College of Public Health Grads Help Welcome FDA Commissioner

Liz Caldwell

Sept. 25, 2013 | Margaret Hamburg, M.D., commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, was in Little Rock Sept. 10-11 to deliver the keynote address at the Global Summit on Regulatory Science, which was hosted by the National Center for Toxicological Research, the FDA’s premier regulatory science research center in Jefferson.


Sports Medicine Specialist Rivera-Vega Joins UAMS

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK —Alexandra M. Rivera-Vega, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation in the UAMS College of Medicine.


September 24, 2013

UAMS Honors Wendel with Inaugural Chair in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Nate Hinkel

LITTLE ROCK — In a tribute initiated by a small group of thankful patients, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today invested Paul Wendel, M.D., with an endowed chair in his name in maternal-fetal medicine.


Cancer Drug Developed by UAMS Professor Receives FDA Approval

Ben Boulden

Sept. 24, 2013 | Valchlor, a breakthrough gel for treating lymphoma developed with the help of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy Professor Peter Crooks, Ph.D., recently won marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


Cancer Drug Developed by UAMS Professor Awarded FDA Approval

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK — Valchlor, a breakthrough gel for treating lymphoma developed with the help of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy Professor Peter Crooks, Ph.D., recently won marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


September 23, 2013

UAMS Sets October SeniorNet Computer Classes for People 50 and Up

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK – Computer classes — Fundamentals for Beginners, Navigating the Internet, Introduction to Computers – Windows 8, and Excel Spreadsheet — will be taught in October for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.<br />
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September 19, 2013

Tiny Hands Monster Bash Costume Party to Benefit UAMS Family Home, Neonatal Intensive Care

Liz Caldwell

LITTLE ROCK – Scare up some fun this Halloween season at the 11th Annual Tiny Hands Monster Bash. The costume party fundraiser is scheduled for 6:30-11 p.m. Oct. 25 at Next Level Events, located at 1400 W. Markham St. in Little Rock’s Union Station.


Barlogie Receives Medal from Alma Mater for Myeloma Achievements

Holland Doran

The University of Heidelberg in Germany presented a Medal of the Faculty to alumnus and internationally known multiple myeloma pioneer Bart Barlogie, M.D., Ph.D., this summer, honoring his life’s work.


September 18, 2013

UAMS, Kroger Invite Public for Free Oct. 5 Health Screenings Statewide

Nate Hinkel

LITTLE ROCK – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy students and Kroger invite the public for free health screenings at 29 Kroger pharmacies throughout the state Oct. 5.



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