UAMS News
November 19, 2008
Arkansas Philanthropists Give UAMS Northwest $1.5 Million
A trio of Arkansas philanthropists today gave a total of $1.5 million towards development of the northwest Arkansas campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
UAMS College of Public Health Hosts Mexican Counterparts
Eddie Ochoa, Laura Magana, Jim Raczynski, Katharine Stewart and Mario Rodriquez stand outside the College of Public Health. Mario Rodriquez and Laura Magana discuss partnership possibilities with Rebecca Krukowski and Delia Smith West. Nov. 19, 2008 | A budding relationship between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and…
November 18, 2008
Free or Low-Cost Women’s Health Screenings Offered Dec. 11, Thanks to UAMS Witness Project
LITTLE ROCK – Free or low-cost mammograms are available Dec. 11 to Lee County women 40 and older who qualify through The Witness Project, a community-based cancer education program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Public Health. Women who want to receive the screenings should call (800) 275-1183…
November 17, 2008
Walton Family Foundation Donates $300,000 to UAMS for Northwest Campus
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.– The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will be better able to address a growing health care work force shortage thanks to a $300,000 donation from the Walton Family Foundation. The gift was announced today at the former Washington Regional Medical Center, which UAMS is developing to house a satellite campus. Donny…
Walton Family Foundation Donates $300,000 to UAMS for Northwest Campus
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will be better able to address a growing health care work force shortage thanks to a $300,000 donation from the Walton Family Foundation. The gift was announced today at the former Washington Regional Medical Center, which UAMS is developing to house a satellite campus. Donny Story, president, Arvest Bank, Fayetteville was on hand as a representative of the foundation to present the check.
November 14, 2008
Nov. 25, Science Café – ‘What’s The Big Deal About Nanoscience?
LITTLE ROCK – The Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, What’s The Big Deal About Nanoscience?on Nov. 25. Panelists will describe their experience and research on nanoscience, nanoparticles, nanomedicine and broader nanotechnology applications in several areas. This month, panelists…
Distinguished Lecturer Hobbs Sees Progress in Fight Against Birth Defects
UAMS birth defects expert Charlotte Hobbs, M.D., Ph.D., knows how far science has come in helping babies born with any of the 30 or more types of birth defects.
November 12, 2008
UAMS Dedicates Thomas May Center for ALS Research
Detailed information on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, including statistics, types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Two at UAMS Elected to International Association Positions
LITTLE ROCK – Two University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) employees have been elected to positions with the international Association of Standardized Patient Educators. Renee Flynn, financial director for the UAMS Center for Clinical Skills Education and Standardized Patient Program, was elected vice president of finance for the Association of Standardized Patient…
UAMS Startup Receives $750,000 to Refine Imaging Technology
LITTLE ROCK – A startup company at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $750,000 federal grant to develop imaging technology that could lead to new products for medicine and national defense. By working with nanoparticles, UAMS’ Yunjun Wang, Ph.D., has discovered a low-cost method of imaging that has all…
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