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Just in Time: Genoa Mom Grateful for Lifesaving Visit from UAMS MammoVan
A 45-foot van in the parking lot of your child’s elementary school might seem an unlikely location for one of the most important medical exams of your life. It was ideal for Lyndee Braley. The busy mother of three from tiny Genoa, Arkansas, population 972, had just turned 40 when she saw a notice on…
October 25, 2024
UAMS Chancellor’s Circle Awards Grants to 17 Programs
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded 17 grants totaling $350,000 at the annual Chancellor’s Circle Grant Awards ceremony held Oct. 23 at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum. The Chancellor’s Circle is UAMS’ premier annual giving society, which marks its 40th anniversary in 2024. Through its unrestricted…
October 24, 2024
UAMS College of Medicine Honors Shuk-Mei Ho, Ph.D., as Distinguished Faculty Scholar
Shuk-Mei Ho, Ph.D., has earned international recognition for her pioneering research in oncology, toxicology and epigenetics, and accolades for her leadership in research more broadly. But as she was being honored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine as the 2024 Distinguished Faculty Scholar, she emphasized the central role of teamwork in successful research programs.
UAMS to Host Nov. 4 Lecture on Nursing Leadership
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing will host a Nov. 4 lecture featuring Beverly Malone, Ph.D., RN, president and CEO of the National League for Nursing. Malone will deliver a lecture titled, “Leadership: The Power of Caring.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held…
October 23, 2024
UAMS’ Michael Jennings, Ph.D., Shares Words of Wisdom on Teaching, Tomatoes and More at ‘Last Lecture’
Michael Jennings, Ph.D., has gleaned valuable lessons about science, education, leadership and more over his lifetime and many decades as a biophysicist, faculty member and department chair. His wealth of experiences has taught him many things — including the joy of growing tomatoes.
UAMS Researchers Find Culturally Adapted Pediatric Care Can Help Marshallese Moms Overcome Breastfeeding Barriers
FAYETTEVILLE — Culturally adapted group pediatric care can help Marshallese mothers in the United States overcome barriers to exclusive breastfeeding to improve nutrition and prevent childhood obesity among Marshallese children, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Researchers from the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation conducted a culturally adapted…
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October 22, 2024
2024 Gala for Life Raises $1 Million to Support UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
The 2024 Gala for Life, the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s signature black-tie fundraiser, raised over $1 million to benefit the state’s only bone marrow program at UAMS. “We are so grateful to the generous sponsors, donors, volunteers and patrons who made this year’s event such a success,” said Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., director of…
UAMS Welcomes 3 New Orthopaedic Surgeons
LITTLE ROCK — Orthopaedic surgeons Sean Parham, M.D., Paul Inclan, M.D., and Ryan Anthony, M.D., recently joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, bringing expertise in foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine and orthopaedic trauma, respectively, to enhance patient care and medical education in Arkansas.
UAMS Researchers Find Ground Beef Packs Bigger Muscle-Building Punch than Soy-Based Alternative
LITTLE ROCK — When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal.
New research from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) reveals that 100% ground beef packs a bigger punch for muscle protein synthesis than a soy-based counterpart.
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October 21, 2024
UAMS and UA Distribute Electric Ride-On Cars to GoBabyGo Families in Northwest Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas (UA) today distributed electric ride-on cars to families participating in GoBabyGo, a national program that promotes the use of modified electric ride-on cars as a solution for independent mobility during early childhood. The event is part of the capstone…
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October 20, 2024
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