Feb. 17, 2022 | February is a National Cancer Prevention Month. Reza Hakkak, Ph.D., Chair of Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, invited one of the most prominent experts in the field of cancer prevention to give a presentation on Feb. 10.
Feb. 17, 2022 | Marty Perry, Ph.D., associate professor and vice chair for professional education in the UAMS College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, recently received the E. Ann Nalley Regional Award for Volunteer Service for his longtime involvement with the American Chemical Society (ACS). “Dr. Perry is much deserving of this recognition,” said College of Pharmacy Dean...
Feb. 16, 2022 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $1 million gift from Mark S. Harriman, M.D., to support the new Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital and the UAMS Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The gift is primarily in support of The Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital and will be honored with the naming of a...
Feb. 15, 2022 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to fund COVID-19 outreach efforts across Arkansas. UAMS will use the grant to mobilize and deploy community health workers, patient navigators and social support specialists to the...
Feb. 14, 2022 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Dental Hygiene is offering a free Sealant Clinic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 26 at Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., Suite 501. The clinic is for children 5-17 years old. A free dental examination is a part of...
Feb. 14, 2022 | Robert Dixon, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a professor in the Division of Interventional Radiology in the College of Medicine’s Department of Radiology. He brings to UAMS a procedure called prostate artery embolization, a minimally invasive treatment that helps improve lower urinary tract symptoms caused by a benign...
Feb. 11, 2022 | The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) on Tuesday launched the Core Facilities Exchange (CFE), which allows researchers across Arkansas to share resources and equipment. The CFE is a partnership with the six major research facilities in Arkansas, including the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The launch and demonstration of the web-based CFE platform included remarks...
Feb. 7, 2022 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has hired Jamie Banks as the assistant vice chancellor of advancement planning and development.
Feb. 4, 2022 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted its inaugural Excellence in Mentorship Awards at a virtual Mentor Appreciation Day event Jan. 27.
Feb. 4, 2022 | LITTLE ROCK — Rex Jones is joining the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) as chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2022. He will succeed Mellie Bridewell, who will continue to serve the nonprofit as president, a new senior leadership position that will allow her to focus on strategic growth initiatives for the organization.