UAMS News
October 15, 2008
UAMS, Public Health Coalition Kicks Off Lead-Based Paint Awareness Campaign
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
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
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).
Pat Torvestad Serves as Race for the Cure Honorary Chairwoman
The most common type of breast cancer starts in the lining of the breast ducts. Breast cancer that has not spread outside of these ducts is called ductal carcinoma in situ. Invasive breast cancer is cancer that has spread outside of the breast ducts.
October 10, 2008
Mobile Spa a Treat for Breast Cancer Patients, Caregivers
Oct. 10, 2008 | A sunny autumn day was made even brighter for breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers courtesy of the Energizer battery company. The Energizer ReTreat Spa set up shop for four hours Oct. 9 to offer complimentary back massages and manicures at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of…
Mobile Spa a Treat for Breast Cancer Patients, Caregivers
A sunny autumn day was made even brighter for breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers courtesy of the Energizer battery company.
October 9, 2008
UAMS Researcher Ware Awarded Grant To Study Role of Blood Platelets in Tumor Growth
LITTLE ROCK – A scientist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program to continue his research into the role of blood platelets in the growth and spread of tumors. Jerry Ware, Ph.D., professor in the UAMS Department…
October 8, 2008
Researcher Receives Grant to Study Brain Activity of Addicts
LITTLE ROCK – For 25 years, Warren K. Bickel, Ph.D., director of the Center for Addiction Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has studied the intricate brain functions of individuals addicted to various substances, including cocaine, tobacco and alcohol.</span></p>
Head and Neck Surgeon Richter Joins UAMS
LITTLE ROCK – Gresham T. Richter, M.D., who specializes in pediatric otolaryngology and common head and neck disorders in children, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Richter, an assistant professor, is based full time at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, whose doctors are…
Two UAMS Doctors in Jones Eye Institute Receive Chairs
LITTLE ROCK – Two University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) doctors in the Jones Eye Institute became the inaugural recipients today of endowed chairs established by gifts from foundations of two long-time UAMS supporters. Nalini Bora, Ph.D., received the Bernice Young Jones Chair in Ophthalmology and Christopher T. Westfall, M.D., received the…
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