UAMS News


October 22, 2008

UA System Names New Education Building for Chancellor Wilson

Kevin Rowe

  LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees today named the new education building at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in honor of UAMS Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D., during the building’s dedication ceremony.   The two-floor, 43,000-square-foot I. Dodd Wilson Education Building, which opened for classes in August,…


New UAMS Education Building Named for Wilson

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Praising University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Chancellor I. Dodd Wilson, M.D., as a cornerstone of health care education in Arkansas, the UA Board of Trustees named the new UAMS education building for Wilson during an Oct. 22 dedication ceremony.


October 21, 2008

Harrington Joins UAMS Palliative Care Team, Pain Clinic

Kevin Rowe

  LITTLE ROCK – Sarah Beth Harrington, M.D., recently joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Palliative Care Consult Team, which helps guide patients and their families facing difficult and complex treatment decisions.    Harrington is also an assistant professor of medicine in the UAMS Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Hematology/Oncology….


UAMS, Chamber of Commerce Host Venture Capitalists

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently unveiled 15 of its most commercially promising discoveries to venture capitalists from Arkansas and other states.


October 20, 2008

UAMS to Hold Free Erectile Dysfunction Seminar Nov. 18

Kevin Rowe

  LITTLE ROCK – A free public seminar sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will spotlight the causes of erectile dysfunction (E.D.) and available treatment options.   “Solving the Problems of Erectile Dysfunction” will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging…


October 16, 2008

Oct. 28, Science Café – Election Fun: An Oxymoron?

Kevin Rowe

  LITTLE ROCK – The Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, Election Fun: An Oxymoron? on Oct. 28. Panelists will describe their experience and research on American politics, public opinion, voting behavior, international relations and more.   This month, panelists from…


UAMS Recognized for Leadership in Cancer Research Data System

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Detailed information on the role of clinical trials in the treatment of cancer


October 15, 2008

UAMS, Public Health Coalition Kicks Off Lead-Based Paint Awareness Campaign

Kevin Rowe

  LITTLE ROCK – An alliance of public health advocates today announced a campaign to educate families about the potential long-term and serious health problems in adults and children caused by lead-based paint and urge construction contractors or anyone renovating old homes to use practices that minimize exposure to dust from the paint.   Arkansas…


Jones Eye Institute’s Bora, Westfall Receive Inaugural Chairs

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An investiture ceremony held Oct. 8 was twice as nice for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute as two of its faculty members received endowed chairs established by gifts from two longtime UAMS supporters.


October 13, 2008

UAMS Celebrates Diversity with Week of Events

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A slate of speakers including the Mexican consul to the region, an appeals court judge and a Little Rock cardiologist highlighted the 12th Annual Diversity Week, Sept. 22-26, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).



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