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UAMS Researcher Finds Genetic Link to Obesity

Dec. 2, 2010 | Dec. 2, 2010 | What began as a study at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) of puberty and reproduction has resulted in the discovery of one possible genetic trigger for adult onset obesity.

UAMS’ Hosea Long Receives National Award for Distinguished Service

Nov. 30, 2010 | Dec. 1, 2010 | Hosea Long, associate vice chancellor for human resources at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) 2010.

Former Astronaut Challenges Students in UAMS Visit

Nov. 30, 2010 | Nov. 30, 2010 | Former astronaut Bernard A. Harris Jr., M.D., the first African-American to walk in space, told a group of about 200 students that he believed “every person was born to do something special” during a speech at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

UAMS’ Gaddy Says Scientists Have ‘Best Job There Is’

Nov. 15, 2010 | Nov. 15, 2010 | UAMS’ Dana Gaddy, Ph.D., warned an audience of prospective researchers that the life of the scientist carries its share of rejection and pain. But for her, there have been far more ups than downs.

UAMS Honors Veterans with Care Packages, Thank You Cards

Nov. 10, 2010 | Nov. 10, 2010 | Employees at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) honored military veterans and service members with a series of November events, including delivery of 125 care packages to patients at the VA hospital in North Little Rock.

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