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March 31, 2022

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Tim Taylor

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These programs were first broadcast the week of April 4, 2022.


March 14, 2022

Graduate Students Compete in Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Research Competition

Linda Haymes

Jackson Mosley, a fourth-year medical student, won first place for his presentation of “Correlating Ytrium-90 PET/CT Absorbed dose with Tumor Response from Glass-Microsphere Radio Embolization.”

Ten students recently competed in this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals competition. This year’s event, usually a part of the UAMS Student Research Day, was held virtually March 2.  The 10 finalists were selected and voted on through three different semifinal competitions, which were held the week before and included 71 participants. In the…


March 2, 2022

Spotlight on the Department of Imaging Sciences — All Divisions

News Staff

Division of Diagnostic Medical Sonography After my first year serving as the Director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program, I can say I am more grateful than ever for the leadership Anthony Baker modeled as program director. He was an alumnus of Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences and DMS programs. Tony knew what students needed…


February 28, 2022

Danyelle Musselman to Emcee UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s ‘Be a Part of the Cure’ Walk on April 30

Marty Trieschmann

Be A Part of the Cure Walk Logo

On April 30, the first lady of Arkansas Razorback Men’s Basketball, Danyelle Musselman, will emcee the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s “Be a Part of the Cure” Walk honoring all Arkansas cancer patients.


January 3, 2022

Graduate School Celebrates Students, Faculty and Staff at Annual Winter Awards Reception

Linda Haymes

"One of the best lessons this pandemic has taught us is there are lots of ways to do things right," Graduate School Dean Robert McGehee Jr., Ph.D. told a crowd of about 50 students, faculty and staff at a recent Annual Winter Awards reception.

Students, faculty and staff from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School celebrated recent achievements with a reception and awards presentation on Dec. 9. A crowd of about 50 students, faculty and staff gathered in the atrium of the Biomedical II building for an afternoon reception before departing for winter break. Graduate…


November 15, 2021

Pioneering Researcher Returns to UAMS Myeloma Center

Linda Haymes

“Dr. Shaughnessy’s return to UAMS expands and strengthens our research and subsequent treatment here at the Myeloma Center,” said Fenghuang “Frank” Zhan, director of research at the Myeloma Center.

John D. Shaughnessy, Jr., Ph.D., has rejoined the Myeloma Center in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a principal staff scientist and professor of medicine. “It feels great to be back,” said Shaughnessy, whose research is focused on developing new targeted therapies for multiple myeloma,…


November 10, 2021

UAMS Centers for Simulation Education Holds First Research Day

Linda Haymes

Karen J. Dickinson, M.D., M.Ed., director of interprofessional simulation and clinical skills training, introduces Debra Nestel, Ph.D., from Monash University, Australia, keynote speaker of the first UAMS Centers for Simulation Education Research Day, which has held both in person and virtually.

The UAMS Centers for Simulation Education held its inaugural Research Day on Nov. 2. The half-day conference, with a theme of “Modern Interprofessional Simulation Education” featured 14 UAMS employees each giving a six-minute presentation followed by a two-minute Q&A session. There was a mid-morning break for the viewing of 24 posters with both in-person and…


October 6, 2021

International Fest, Jeopardy Close Out Diversity and Inclusion Month

Linda Satter

Ruofei Du, Ph.D., shows viewers a map of Gansu Province, where he grew up.

Students and employees at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) were transported around the world one week and into the throes of a UAMS trivia competition the next as they virtually participated in lunchtime events in late September to top off celebrations of UAMS Diversity and Inclusion Month. On Sept. 24, those who…


September 27, 2021

Primary Care Topics Highlight Virtual Family Medicine Update

Linda Satter

The 25th Annual Family Medicine Update with Free Tobacco and Disease Symposium at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will offer up to 16 hours of online continuing education October 26 – 29 for primary care physicians, doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, physical therapists, respiratory…


September 14, 2021

Virtual Family Medicine Update with Free Tobacco & Disease Symposium Oct. 26-29

Ben Boulden

The 25th Annual Family Medicine Update with Free Tobacco & Disease Symposium Oct. 26 – 29 offers up to 16 hours of content in a 4-day, virtual format. Primary care physicians, PAs, APRNs, nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, CHES, social workers and pharmacists may receive credit. Topics include colorectal cancer screening, food as medicine, Covid-19…



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