UAMS News
March 2, 2022
Spotlight on the Department of Imaging Sciences — All Divisions
Division of Diagnostic Medical Sonography After my first year serving as the Director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program, I can say I am more grateful than ever for the leadership Anthony Baker modeled as program director. He was an alumnus of Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences and DMS programs. Tony knew what students needed…
February 28, 2022
Danyelle Musselman to Emcee UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s ‘Be a Part of the Cure’ Walk on April 30
On April 30, the first lady of Arkansas Razorback Men’s Basketball, Danyelle Musselman, will emcee the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s “Be a Part of the Cure” Walk honoring all Arkansas cancer patients.
January 3, 2022
Graduate School Celebrates Students, Faculty and Staff at Annual Winter Awards Reception
Students, faculty and staff from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School celebrated recent achievements with a reception and awards presentation on Dec. 9. A crowd of about 50 students, faculty and staff gathered in the atrium of the Biomedical II building for an afternoon reception before departing for winter break. Graduate…
November 15, 2021
Pioneering Researcher Returns to UAMS Myeloma Center
John D. Shaughnessy, Jr., Ph.D., has rejoined the Myeloma Center in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a principal staff scientist and professor of medicine. “It feels great to be back,” said Shaughnessy, whose research is focused on developing new targeted therapies for multiple myeloma,…
November 10, 2021
UAMS Centers for Simulation Education Holds First Research Day
The UAMS Centers for Simulation Education held its inaugural Research Day on Nov. 2. The half-day conference, with a theme of “Modern Interprofessional Simulation Education” featured 14 UAMS employees each giving a six-minute presentation followed by a two-minute Q&A session. There was a mid-morning break for the viewing of 24 posters with both in-person and…
October 6, 2021
International Fest, Jeopardy Close Out Diversity and Inclusion Month
Students and employees at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) were transported around the world one week and into the throes of a UAMS trivia competition the next as they virtually participated in lunchtime events in late September to top off celebrations of UAMS Diversity and Inclusion Month. On Sept. 24, those who…
September 14, 2021
Virtual Family Medicine Update with Free Tobacco & Disease Symposium Oct. 26-29
The 25th Annual Family Medicine Update with Free Tobacco & Disease Symposium Oct. 26 – 29 offers up to 16 hours of content in a 4-day, virtual format. Primary care physicians, PAs, APRNs, nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, CHES, social workers and pharmacists may receive credit. Topics include colorectal cancer screening, food as medicine, Covid-19…
August 10, 2021
Samer Al Hadidi, M.D., Joins the UAMS Myeloma Center
LITTLE ROCK — Samer Al Hadidi, M.D., has joined the Myeloma Center in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where he will treat patients with myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. “I’m very happy to welcome Dr. Al Hadidi to our staff,” said Frits van Rhee,…
July 22, 2021
UAMS Expands Koru Mindfulness Program to Public
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Mindfulness Program is offering the Koru Mindfulness Program online for the public. The first course will start Aug. 3. The four-week class meets weekly at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays from Aug. 3-Aug. 24. Koru Mindfulness is an introduction to mindfulness meditation and stress-management skills….
June 4, 2021
UAMS Aortic Center Uses Advanced Treatment to Save LR Artist
Linda Yates has long found comfort in her art, and one of her latest creations holds a particularly special meaning. Before she retired, the Little Rock woman spent years as a graphic artist and ran her own business for 17 years. “I thought I’d paint a lot more once I retired, but then things started happening,” Yates said.
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