November 19, 2008
UAMS Northwest Arkansas Campus Receives $1.5 Million from Arkansas Philanthropists
LITTLE ROCK – A trio of Arkansas philanthropists today gave a total of $1.5 million towards development of the northwest Arkansas campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).</span>
November 18, 2008
Free or Low-Cost Women’s Health Screenings Offered Dec. 11, Thanks to UAMS Witness Project
LITTLE ROCK – Free or low-cost mammograms are available Dec. 11 to Lee County women 40 and older who qualify through The Witness Project, a community-based cancer education program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Public Health. Women who want to receive the screenings should call (800) 275-1183…
November 17, 2008
Walton Family Foundation Donates $300,000 to UAMS for Northwest Campus
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.– The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will be better able to address a growing health care work force shortage thanks to a $300,000 donation from the Walton Family Foundation. The gift was announced today at the former Washington Regional Medical Center, which UAMS is developing to house a satellite campus. Donny…
November 14, 2008
Nov. 25, Science Café – ‘What’s The Big Deal About Nanoscience?
LITTLE ROCK – The Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, What’s The Big Deal About Nanoscience?on Nov. 25. Panelists will describe their experience and research on nanoscience, nanoparticles, nanomedicine and broader nanotechnology applications in several areas. This month, panelists…
November 12, 2008
Two at UAMS Elected to International Association Positions
LITTLE ROCK – Two University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) employees have been elected to positions with the international Association of Standardized Patient Educators. Renee Flynn, financial director for the UAMS Center for Clinical Skills Education and Standardized Patient Program, was elected vice president of finance for the Association of Standardized Patient…
UAMS Startup Receives $750,000 to Refine Imaging Technology
LITTLE ROCK – A startup company at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $750,000 federal grant to develop imaging technology that could lead to new products for medicine and national defense. By working with nanoparticles, UAMS’ Yunjun Wang, Ph.D., has discovered a low-cost method of imaging that has all…
November 10, 2008
Free Workshops on Lead-Safe Practices to be Held Nov. 24
LITTLE ROCK – A coalition of public health advocates that includes the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will host a pair of free Nov. 24 workshops on reducing health risks associated with lead-based paint, targeting parents along with contractors who are renovating old homes. A workshop for parents, grandparents, daycare providers…
UAMS Dedicates ALS Research Center to Thomas May
LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today dedicated laboratories where researchers are working toward new treatments for a crippling neurodegenerative disease. The J. Thomas May Center for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Research, named for a Pine Bluff banker diagnosed with the disease, has a focus on translational medicine,…
November 5, 2008
UAMS’ Ring Honored as Emerging Regional Leader
LITTLE ROCK – Mary Jo Ring, director of plant operations at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), was honored by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) with its Emerging Regional Leader Award. A member of ASHE since 1994, Ring was recognized as the honoree from Region Seven during the trade…
UAMS’ Medical Humanities to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
LITTLE ROCK – Addressing the human dimension of health care delivery, the Division of Medical Humanities at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a series of educational programs and entertainment through next spring. Established in 1983 with a $288,000 grant to the UAMS College of…
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