UAMS News


November 14, 2008

Distinguished Lecturer Hobbs Sees Progress in Fight Against Birth Defects

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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

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Detailed information on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, including statistics, types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment


Two at UAMS Elected to International Association Positions

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  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

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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…


November 10, 2008

Free Workshops on Lead-Safe Practices to be Held Nov. 24

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  LITTLE ROCK – A coalition of public health advocates that includes the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will host a pair of free Nov. 24 workshops on reducing health risks associated with lead-based paint, targeting parents along with contractors who are renovating old homes.   A workshop for parents, grandparents, daycare providers…


UAMS Dedicates ALS Research Center to Thomas May

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  LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today dedicated laboratories where researchers are working toward new treatments for a crippling neurodegenerative disease.    The J. Thomas May Center for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Research, named for a Pine Bluff banker diagnosed with the disease, has a focus on translational medicine,…


Biomedical Career Day Speakers Pitch Potential Post-Grad Paths

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A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) graduate who parlayed his doctorate into starting a drug development company encouraged others to find a way to use an education to help people.


November 7, 2008

UAMS Pathologist Secures Funding For Better Health Care in Haiti

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A remote Haitian medical clinic will reap the benefits of a $30,000 grant awarded to a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) pathologist.


UAMS Nurse Wins National Award for Contributions to Women’s Health

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Get regular checkups, preventive examinations, and immunizations. Learn about disease prevention and ask your physician for specific information regarding your needs.


November 5, 2008

UAMS’ Ring Honored as Emerging Regional Leader

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  LITTLE ROCK – Mary Jo Ring, director of plant operations at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), was honored by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) with its Emerging Regional Leader Award.   A member of ASHE since 1994, Ring was recognized as the honoree from Region Seven during the trade…



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