UAMS News


September 3, 2008

Nair Joins UAMS Myeloma Institute as Assistant Professor

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LITTLE ROCK – Bijay Nair, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an assistant professor in its Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy.


August 27, 2008

UAMS Names Schaefer to Lead New Division of Genetics

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LITTLE ROCK – Nationally known, board-certified genetics expert G. Bradley Schaefer, M.D., has been appointed the inaugural director of the Division of Genetics in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


August 26, 2008

UAMS Begins Landmark Myeloma Clinical Trials with Treatment Driven by Tumor Genetics

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LITTLE ROCK – Armed with a method for identifying patients with a more aggressive or less aggressive form of multiple myeloma based on tumor cell gene activity, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researchers are beginning clinical trials with treatment plans for this cancer of the bone marrow tailored for each group.


August 25, 2008

Rally, Luncheon to Raise Awareness of Ovarian Cancer

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LITTLE ROCK – A rally at 10 a.m. Sept. 9 on the steps of the state Capitol is designed to raise awareness of the signs of ovarian cancer and share information about advances in treatment. The rally is sponsored by the Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition in conjunction with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the New Outlook program at St. Vincent Health System.


August 21, 2008

UAMS Establishes College of Medicine Scholarship for Underrepresented Minorities

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LITTLE ROCK – Two community organizations have pledged a total of $100,000 to help establish the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) first endowed scholarship fund to benefit underrepresented minority medical students and honor the late Raymond Miller, M.D., a beloved UAMS graduate.


August 20, 2008

UAMS Selects Advisory Board for Northwest Arkansas Campus

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LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently named 12 Northwest Arkansas leaders in health care, education and business to serve on an advisory board as it continues development of a satellite medical sciences campus in Fayetteville.


August 11, 2008

UAMS to Host Free Sports Medicine Symposium Sept. 6

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LITTLE ROCK – Several sports medicine experts from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) highlight the roster for a free informative session for players, coaches and the general public.


August 8, 2008

Erectile Dysfunction Is Topic of UAMS Public Seminar

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LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is sponsoring a free, public seminar on Aug. 21 to address erectile dysfunction (E.D.).


August 7, 2008

Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation Gives $100,000 for UAMS Northwest Campus; Encourages Local Support

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LITTLE ROCK – The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation has given $100,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Science (UAMS) to help fund development of its new northwest Arkansas satellite campus and encourage additional local support.


August 6, 2008

UAMS Recognized by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield For Excellence in Treating Rare and Complex Cancers

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LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been named Arkansas’ only Blue Distinction Center for Complex and Rare Cancers by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. All cancer-related research and treatment at UAMS are conducted by the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.



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