Cancer Institute


January 12, 2012

Thyroid Cancer Spurs Researcher

David Robinson

Jan. 12, 2012 | For Aime Franco, Ph.D., her job as a thyroid cancer researcher is personal. Diagnosed at age 22 with the disease, she beat it and wants her research to help other patients survive as well.


December 21, 2011

Diana Smithson Named Volunteer of the Year

Nate Hinkel

Dec. 21, 2011 | The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary recently honored one of their own when Diana Smithson was named 2011 Volunteer of the Year.


September 9, 2011

Rally Raises Awareness of Ovarian Cancer

David Robinson

Sept. 9, 2011 | A set of risers displaying 140 teal high heel shoes was a blatant reminder to visitors at the state Capitol on Aug. 30 of the Arkansas women who will lose their fight with ovarian cancer this year.


August 23, 2011

Ovarian Cancer Survivors Invited to UAMS Retreat Sept. 24

Holland Doran

<p>LITTLE ROCK – A day-long retreat celebrating survivors of ovarian and other gynecological cancers is set for Sept. 24 at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</p>


August 5, 2011

Gala for Life Sept. 16 to Benefit UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The 16th annual Gala for Life, benefiting the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is scheduled for Sept. 16 at the Statehouse Convention Center.</span>


August 3, 2011

Catherine Tapp Named Director of Special Events at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Catherine Tapp has been named director of special events for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</span>


June 15, 2011

UAMS Cancer Institute Unveils New Patient Amenities

Nate Hinkel

JUNE 15, 2011 | It’s been a busy year at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. While more than 500 supporters gathered July 30, 2010, to dedicate the institute’s new 12-story tower, construction workers were already preparing the original Pat and Willard Walker Tower for major renovation.


May 16, 2011

UAMS Hosts Leaders in Cancer Research Data System

David Robinson

May 16, 2011 | Developers of the “World Wide Web of cancer research” came together May 9-10 in Little Rock to discuss advances in the network linking cancer researchers and physicians around the world.


January 5, 2011

New Website Honors Cancer Survivors

Jon Parham

Jan. 5, 2011 | A new website launched by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) aims to honor cancer survivors by sharing their stories of hope and healing.


July 30, 2010

UAMS Cancer Institute Dedicates New Tower

Jon Parham

July 30, 2010 | Cancer survivors from across Arkansas and beyond were celebrated today at the dedication ceremony of the 12-story expansion to the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).



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