Cancer Institute


August 24, 2021

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute ‘Be a Part of the Cure’ Telethon Airs Statewide on ABC Sept. 8

Marty Trieschmann

"Be A Part of The Cure" and text or call in your donation in support of our cancer research efforts.

Arkansans are invited to “Be a Part of the Cure” on Sept. 8 when the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) holds its second televised event to raise funds and awareness for its cancer research and treatment programs. The event is set for 11 a.m. – 6:30…


September 6, 2018

Gov. Asa Hutchinson Lends Support to UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

Susan Van Dusen

Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Interim Director Laura Hutchins, M.D., (center) leads Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (right) and UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, on a tour of the Cancer Institute.

Sept. 6, 2018 | A 10-minute drive from the Arkansas State Capitol on Sept. 5 brought Gov. Asa Hutchinson face to face with the future of cancer research.


July 2, 2018

Natalie Rockefeller Named to UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Foundation Board

Susan Van Dusen

Natalie Rockefeller is the newest member of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Foundation board of directors.

LITTLE ROCK – Natalie Rockefeller of Little Rock has been named a member of the board of directors for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Foundation at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).


May 25, 2018

UAMS Scientist Crooks Honored by Cancer Institute Auxiliary

Susan Van Dusen

Peter Crooks, Ph.D., D.Sc., was honored by the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute for his achievements in drug development.

May 25, 2018 | The process of creating new drug therapies is completely foreign to most people. But for UAMS’ Peter Crooks, Ph.D., D.Sc., it’s just another day at the office.


May 24, 2018

El Dorado Artist Melinda Cameron-Godsey Donates Original Painting to UAMS Cancer Institute

Susan Van Dusen

El Dorado artist Melinda Cameron-Godsey (fourth from right) celebrated the installation of her painting titled "Hope" at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. She is joined by Liudmila Schafer, M.D. (third from right); daughter Courtney Cassinelli (far left); friends; and oncology nurses.

May 24, 2018 |El Dorado artist, interior designer and cancer survivor Melinda Cameron-Godsey has donated an original piece of art to the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Titled “Hope,” the large, colorful acrylic painting of monarch butterflies can be viewed on the first floor near Infusion…


May 14, 2018

UAMS Invites Public to Clinical Trials Day Celebration May 21

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is inviting the public to attend its celebration of Clinical Trials Day on May 21, 2018. The celebration will be 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the first floor lobby of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Attendees can enjoy snacks and drinks…


April 12, 2018

NFL Players Pay Surprise Visit to UAMS Cancer Institute

Susan Van Dusen

Heisman Trophy winner and Tampa Bay Buccaneer Jameis Winston (left) and Denver Bronco Clinton McDonald visit with UAMS Cancer Institute patient Cyrus B. Davis and his wife.

April 12, 2018 | UAMS patient C.M. McClain Jr. was not expecting to celebrate the final day of his treatment cycle with six NFL players, including a Heisman Trophy winner. But that’s exactly what he did. The players came up one by one to shake his hand, introduce themselves and talk at length about his…


December 13, 2016

UAMS to Offer Freedom From Smoking Program Starting Jan. 4

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK — Make 2017 the year you quit smoking for good, with help from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The small-group Freedom from Smoking program will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. for seven Wednesdays beginning Jan. 4 in room 10104 on the 10th floor of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute….


July 28, 2014

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Benefits From Charitable Shoe Sale on QVC

Liz Caldwell

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) got a boost in the fight against breast cancer with money generated by the 20th Annual QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale,” held in October 2013.


June 13, 2014

Texas 4000 Cyclists Roll up to UAMS Cancer Institute

Liz Caldwell

June 13, 2014 | Amid a cheering crowd, 27 bicyclists arrived June 11 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to spread their message of hope for cancer patients.



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