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- Questions About Raises, Shuttle Fees Top Administrators Forum
A UAMS Update article about Meet Your Administrator”
- Gruenwald Is New U.S. Citizen
Michael Gruenwald becomes U.S. citizen
- Gruenwald Is New U.S. Citizen
Michael Gruenwald becomes U.S. citizen
- Doughnut Sale to Help UAMS Psychiatry Youth Program
A UAMS Update article about a bake sale
- Call-in Announcements, Forums Will Give Employees More Information
A UAMS Update article about plans to improve communication between administration and employees of UAMS Medical Center
- IT Help Desk 400,000th Call Sweepstakes
IT Help Desk 400,000th Call Sweepstates
- The UAMS Help Desk Today - Ten Years Later
The UAMS Help Desk Today - Ten Years Later
- Free Tickets for UAMS Nights at Ray Winder Field
A UAMS Update article about UAMS Night with the Travelers
- ARIA Training Sessions May 19 - June 27 at UAMS
A UAMS Update article about May 19 - June 27 training sessions
- Human Research Forum Is May 21
A UAMS Update article about human research Q & A
- Accolades, May 2003
Accolades to UAMS faculty and staff
- GCRC Deadline Changed to July 1 for Grant Proposals
A UAMS Update article about GCRC pilot grants
- History of the Help Desk
- Watch, Look & Listen: Preview of New UAMS Public Service Campaign
- Forum to Discuss Impact of HIPAA on Research
Update article about HIPAA and research at UAMS
- Human Research Q and A Forum June 27
A UAMS Update article about the human research forum
- Emailed Version of UAMS Notice of Privacy Practices
UAMS Notice of Privacy Practices
- Free UAF Symposium Aug. 14-15 on Evolution of Human Diet
A UAMS Update article about a diet symposium at UAF
- Tom Butler is Arkansas Administrator of the Year
Tom Butler of UAMS Is Arkansas Administrator of the Year
- Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form.*
Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form.
- Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form.*
Join the Prostate Cancer Race Walk. Click Here for Registration Form.
- Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS
Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS
- Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS
Defense Department Funds Possible Therapeutic Vaccine for Ovarian Cancer at UAMS
- Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure®!
Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure!
- Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure®!
Join UAMS/ACRC Team in Race for the Cure!
- UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test
UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test
- UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test
UAMS Scientist Receives $272,000 Grant for Tailoring Cancer Treatments with Laser Test
- Photo Album: Stephens Institute Was a Highlight of Medicine Alumni Reunion
Photo Album: Stephens Institute Was a Highlight of Medicine Alumni Reunion
- Kids First in Fort Smith Celebrated Fourth in Style
Kids First in Fort Smith Celebrated Fourth in Style
- Class of 1948 Dedicates Endowment to Excellence in Education
Class of 1948 Dedicates Endowment to Excellence in Education
- Pharmacy Professor Elected to American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmacy Professor Elected to American College of Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Scientists, Graduate Students Meet at UAMS
Pharmaceutical Scientists, Graduate Students Meet at UAMS
- Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D., Is Interim Dean of College of Pharmacy
Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D., Is Interim Dean of College of Pharmacy
- New COPH Survey Research Expert Eager to Develop New Ways of Measuring Public Health
New COPH Survey Research Expert Eager to Develop New Ways of Measuring Public Health
- Ready, Set, Go! UAMS, KATV Launch Get Healthy Arkansas™
UAMS, KATV Launch Get Healthy Arkansas™
- UAMS First State Agency to Go Smoke Free
On Tuesday, July 6, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will become the first state agency or hospital to go smoke free.
- Aubrey Hough, 2004 Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Talks Bioterrorism
AUG. 2, 2004 | Aubrey J. Hough, M.D., traced the use of bioterrorism through the ages in his lecture as the 2004 UAMS Distinguished Faculty Scholar. Hough, recently appointed Associate Dean for Translational Research and Special Projects, continues to focus his energies on initiating research programs in biodefense as well as the re-engineering of UAMS’ clinical research infrastructure.
- Aubrey Hough, 2004 Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Talks Bioterrorism
AUG. 2, 2004 | Aubrey J. Hough, M.D., traced the use of bioterrorism through the ages in his lecture as the 2004 UAMS Distinguished Faculty Scholar. Hough, recently appointed Associate Dean for Translational Research and Special Projects, continues to focus his energies on initiating research programs in biodefense as well as the re-engineering of UAMS’ clinical research infrastructure.
- Aubrey Hough, 2004 Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Talks Bioterrorism
AUG. 2, 2004 | Aubrey J. Hough, M.D., traced the use of bioterrorism through the ages in his lecture as the 2004 UAMS Distinguished Faculty Scholar. Hough, recently appointed Associate Dean for Translational Research and Special Projects, continues to focus his energies on initiating research programs in biodefense as well as the re-engineering of UAMS’ clinical research infrastructure.
- UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals
UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals
- UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals
UAMS to Present First Statewide Conference On Terrorism Preparedness for Allied Health Professionals
- Here’s to Your Health: Treating Cystic Fibrosis
HTYH radio program series about: Cystic Fibrosis
- Here’s to Your Health: Treating Cystic Fibrosis
HTYH radio program series about: Cystic Fibrosis
- Here’s to Your Health: Treating Cystic Fibrosis
HTYH radio program series about: Cystic Fibrosis
- Here’s to Your Health: Treating Cystic Fibrosis
HTYH radio program series about: Cystic Fibrosis
- Here’s to Your Health: Healthy Eating
HTYH radio program series about: Healthy Eating
- Here’s to Your Health: Healthy Eating
HTYH radio program series about: Healthy Eating
- Here’s to Your Health: Healthy Eating
HTYH radio program series about: Healthy Eating
- Here’s to Your Health: Healthy Eating
HTYH radio program series about: Healthy Eating
- Enrollment Up 12 Percent in Health Related Professions
Enrollment in the UAMS College of Health Related Professions increased 12 percent this fall in comparison to last fall.
- Enrollment Up 12 Percent in Health Related Professions
Enrollment in the UAMS College of Health Related Professions increased 12 percent this fall in comparison to last fall.
- Enrollment Up 12 Percent in Health Related Professions
Enrollment in the UAMS College of Health Related Professions increased 12 percent this fall in comparison to last fall.
- Some Allied Health Departments Are in New Temporary Quarters in Former Radio Station
Four departments of the UAMS College of Health Related Professions have moved to new temporary quarters in the former KARN radio station near the campus.
- Some Allied Health Departments Are in New Temporary Quarters in Former Radio Station
Four departments of the UAMS College of Health Related Professions have moved to new temporary quarters in the former KARN radio station near the campus.
- Some Allied Health Departments Are in New Temporary Quarters in Former Radio Station
Four departments of the UAMS College of Health Related Professions have moved to new temporary quarters in the former KARN radio station near the campus.
- Independence, Helping Others Mark Careers in EMS
MARCH 3, 2005 | Robert Berryman had always thought about a career in emergency medical services, but it wasn’t until after a stint in the military and working in a few other jobs that he followed through.
- Independence, Helping Others Mark Careers in EMS
MARCH 3, 2005 | Robert Berryman had always thought about a career in emergency medical services, but it wasn’t until after a stint in the military and working in a few other jobs that he followed through.
- Independence, Helping Others Mark Careers in EMS
MARCH 3, 2005 | Robert Berryman had always thought about a career in emergency medical services, but it wasn’t until after a stint in the military and working in a few other jobs that he followed through.
- UAMS Reorganizes Imaging, Radiation Therapy Programs
MARCH 11, 2005 | The College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has reorganized three of its departments with five programs into a single Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences, paving the way for more collaboration by students and faculty in the similar programs.
- UAMS Reorganizes Imaging, Radiation Therapy Programs
MARCH 11, 2005 | The College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has reorganized three of its departments with five programs into a single Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences, paving the way for more collaboration by students and faculty in the similar programs.
- UAMS Reorganizes Imaging, Radiation Therapy Programs
MARCH 11, 2005 | The College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has reorganized three of its departments with five programs into a single Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences, paving the way for more collaboration by students and faculty in the similar programs.
- UAMS Professor Says Americans are Literally ‘Super-Sizing’ to Death
MARCH 25, 2005 | As a result of super-sizing our meals, we have super-sized ourselves.
- UAMS Professor Says Americans are Literally ‘Super-Sizing’ to Death
MARCH 25, 2005 | As a result of super-sizing our meals, we have super-sized ourselves.
- UAMS Professor Says Americans are Literally ‘Super-Sizing’ to Death
MARCH 25, 2005 | As a result of super-sizing our meals, we have super-sized ourselves.
- UAMS Student Receives National Nuclear Medicine Scholarship
UAMS Student Receives National Nuclear Medicine Scholarship
- UAMS Student Receives National Nuclear Medicine Scholarship
UAMS Student Receives National Nuclear Medicine Scholarship
- UAMS, UALR Add New Doctor of Audiology Program
UAMS, UALR Add New Doctor of Audiology Program
- UAMS, UALR Add New Doctor of Audiology Program
UAMS, UALR Add New Doctor of Audiology Program
- UAMS Celebrates ‘Topping Out’ of Jones Eye Institute Expansion
LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today marked the “topping out” of a five-floor, $13 million addition to the Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute that will provide more space for patient care, education and research.
- UAMS Celebrates ‘Topping Out’ of Jones Eye Institute Expansion
LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today marked the “topping out” of a five-floor, $13 million addition to the Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute that will provide more space for patient care, education and research.
- UAMS Hosts Nigerian Delegation for Health Care Discussion
JUNE 8, 2005 | A group of medical professionals and legislators from the African nation of Nigeria visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in May to learn about health care education in the United States as well as diversity practices to improve the quality of care.
- UAMS Hosts Nigerian Delegation for Health Care Discussion
JUNE 8, 2005 | A group of medical professionals and legislators from the African nation of Nigeria visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in May to learn about health care education in the United States as well as diversity practices to improve the quality of care.
- UAMS Hosts Nigerian Delegation for Health Care Discussion
JUNE 8, 2005 | A group of medical professionals and legislators from the African nation of Nigeria visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in May to learn about health care education in the United States as well as diversity practices to improve the quality of care.
- UAMS Hosts Nigerian Delegation for Health Care Discussion
JUNE 8, 2005 | A group of medical professionals and legislators from the African nation of Nigeria visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in May to learn about health care education in the United States as well as diversity practices to improve the quality of care.
- UAMS Cytotechnology Program Produces Cellular Puzzle Solvers
JULY 5, 2005 | Perched over her microscope, cytotechnologist Jennifer Odle works to identify cancerous or potentially cancerous cells lurking amid healthy cells on a slide in the cytopathology lab at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS Cytotechnology Program Produces Cellular Puzzle Solvers
JULY 5, 2005 | Perched over her microscope, cytotechnologist Jennifer Odle works to identify cancerous or potentially cancerous cells lurking amid healthy cells on a slide in the cytopathology lab at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS Cytotechnology Program Produces Cellular Puzzle Solvers
JULY 5, 2005 | Perched over her microscope, cytotechnologist Jennifer Odle works to identify cancerous or potentially cancerous cells lurking amid healthy cells on a slide in the cytopathology lab at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS Cytotechnology Program Produces Cellular Puzzle Solvers
JULY 5, 2005 | Perched over her microscope, cytotechnologist Jennifer Odle works to identify cancerous or potentially cancerous cells lurking amid healthy cells on a slide in the cytopathology lab at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- Construction Starts on $14 Million UAMS Residence Hall
LITTLE ROCK – Work has started at the site of the new $14 million residence hall at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- Construction Starts on $14 Million UAMS Residence Hall
LITTLE ROCK – Work has started at the site of the new $14 million residence hall at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS Names Program Director for Ophthalmic Medical Technology
LITTLE ROCK – Suzanne Hansen of Conway has been named program director of the ophthalmic medical technology program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS Names Program Director for Ophthalmic Medical Technology
LITTLE ROCK – Suzanne Hansen of Conway has been named program director of the ophthalmic medical technology program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS to Host Emergency Preparedness Conference Aug. 27
LITTLE ROCK – The second Emergency Preparedness Conference for Allied Health Professionals will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 in the Fred W. Smith Conference Center of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute at UAMS.
- UAMS to Host Emergency Preparedness Conference Aug. 27
LITTLE ROCK – The second Emergency Preparedness Conference for Allied Health Professionals will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 in the Fred W. Smith Conference Center of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute at UAMS.
- UAMS, Arkansas Army National Guard Join Forces To Improve Emergency Medical Training
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Army National Guard combat medics will be able to help meet the high demand for emergency care workers, whether for response to a medical emergency, a natural disaster or in support of a military deployment because of a new partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS, Arkansas Army National Guard Join Forces To Improve Emergency Medical Training
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Army National Guard combat medics will be able to help meet the high demand for emergency care workers, whether for response to a medical emergency, a natural disaster or in support of a military deployment because of a new partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
- UAMS College of Health Related Professions Sets Enrollment Record
OCT. 3, 2005 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) reached a record enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year, with 601 students in its 17 allied health programs.
- UAMS College of Health Related Professions Sets Enrollment Record
OCT. 3, 2005 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) reached a record enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year, with 601 students in its 17 allied health programs.
- UAMS College of Health Related Professions Sets Enrollment Record
OCT. 3, 2005 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Related Professions (CHRP) reached a record enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year, with 601 students in its 17 allied health programs.
- New Hand-carried Sonography Equipment Boosts UAMS Distance Learning
LITTLE ROCK – New hand-carried sonography machines donated to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) that are one-tenth the size of their refrigerator-sized predecessors provide greater capabilities and allow instructors at UAMS to better teach students.
- New Hand-carried Sonography Equipment Boosts UAMS Distance Learning
LITTLE ROCK – New hand-carried sonography machines donated to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) that are one-tenth the size of their refrigerator-sized predecessors provide greater capabilities and allow instructors at UAMS to better teach students.
- UAMS Genetic Counseling Degree Program to Start in January
LITTLE ROCK – Classes will start in January 2006 in the new Genetic Counseling degree program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The program recently received provisional accreditation from the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
- UAMS Genetic Counseling Degree Program to Start in January
LITTLE ROCK – Classes will start in January 2006 in the new Genetic Counseling degree program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The program recently received provisional accreditation from the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
- UAMS Genetic Counseling Degree Program to Start in January
LITTLE ROCK – Classes will start in January 2006 in the new Genetic Counseling degree program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The program recently received provisional accreditation from the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
- Sonography Revolution Comes to UAMS
NOV. 1, 2005 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) students in Fayetteville, Texarkana and Little Rock watched simultaneously as a hand-held device produced live images of blood pumping through a person’s artery.
- Sonography Revolution Comes to UAMS
NOV. 1, 2005 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) students in Fayetteville, Texarkana and Little Rock watched simultaneously as a hand-held device produced live images of blood pumping through a person’s artery.
- Sonography Revolution Comes to UAMS
NOV. 1, 2005 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) students in Fayetteville, Texarkana and Little Rock watched simultaneously as a hand-held device produced live images of blood pumping through a person’s artery.
- From Respiratory Care to Dental Hygiene to Nuclear Medicine, Most Health Care Workers Are Allied Health Professionals
LITTLE ROCK – More than half of those working in health care today are in professions other than doctor or nurse – professions that are in increasingly high demand as the population of Arkansas and the rest of the United States ages. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers educational programs in 17 of these allied health professions, which can lead to varied and rewarding careers.
- From Respiratory Care to Dental Hygiene to Nuclear Medicine, Most Health Care Workers Are Allied Health Professionals
LITTLE ROCK – More than half of those working in health care today are in professions other than doctor or nurse – professions that are in increasingly high demand as the population of Arkansas and the rest of the United States ages. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers educational programs in 17 of these allied health professions, which can lead to varied and rewarding careers.
- UAMS Instructor Focuses on Emergency Preparedness for Imaging Sciences Professionals
NOV. 16, 2005 | In the event of a terrorist attack using a biological or radiological weapon, imaging sciences professionals could play an important role in the emergency response, says a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) faculty member.
- UAMS Instructor Focuses on Emergency Preparedness for Imaging Sciences Professionals
NOV. 16, 2005 | In the event of a terrorist attack using a biological or radiological weapon, imaging sciences professionals could play an important role in the emergency response, says a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) faculty member.
- UAMS Instructor Focuses on Emergency Preparedness for Imaging Sciences Professionals
NOV. 16, 2005 | In the event of a terrorist attack using a biological or radiological weapon, imaging sciences professionals could play an important role in the emergency response, says a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) faculty member.
- CHRP Students Receive Awards
JAN. 30, 2006 | Students from programs in the College of Health Related Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently received scholarships and other awards.
- UAMS’ Shelledy Honored by American Association of Respiratory Care
LITTLE ROCK – David C. Shelledy, Ph.D., professor and associate dean in the College of Health Related Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), was named a fellow of the American Association of Respiratory Care during the 51st International Respiratory Congress held in December in San Antonio, Texas.
- Fifteen UAMS Educators Receive University-Wide Teaching Award
FEB. 24, 2006 | In a Feb. 21 ceremony at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), 15 faculty members received the inaugural Chancellor’s Faculty Teaching Award.
- Center for Rural Health Presents CME/CE Lecture: "Major Depressive Disorder-Diagnosis and Treatment"
Center for Rural Health Presents CME/CE Lecture: "Major Depressive Disorder-Diagnosis and Treatment"
- Center for Rural Health Presents CME/CE Lecture: "Major Depressive Disorder-Diagnosis and Treatment"
Center for Rural Health Presents CME/CE Lecture: "Major Depressive Disorder-Diagnosis and Treatment"
- UAMS Hosts Monthly Nutrition Seminar Feb. 9
UAMS Hosts Monthly Nutrition Seminar Feb. 9
- UAMS Hosts Monthly Nutrition Seminar Feb. 9
UAMS Hosts Monthly Nutrition Seminar Feb. 9
- Enterprise Server Replacement
Enterprise Server Replacement
- Occupational Health & Safety Survey
Occupational Health & Safety Survey
- Occupational Health & Safety Survey
Occupational Health & Safety Survey
- Bookstore Offers 40 Percent Discount on Russell Jerzee Apparel
Bookstore Offers 40 Percent Discount on Russell Jerzee Apparel
- Bookstore Offers 40 Percent Discount on Russell Jerzee Apparel
Bookstore Offers 40 Percent Discount on Russell Jerzee Apparel
- UAMS Opens Code Moo Frozen Yogurt Shop
UAMS Opens Code Moo Frozen Yogurt Shop
- UAMS Opens Code Moo Frozen Yogurt Shop
UAMS Opens Code Moo Frozen Yogurt Shop
- UAMS Hosts Blood Drives in COPH, Freeway Medical
UAMS Hosts Blood Drives in COPH, Freeway Medical
- UAMS Hosts Blood Drives in COPH, Freeway Medical
UAMS Hosts Blood Drives in COPH, Freeway Medical
- TIAA-CREF on Campus in February and March
TIAA-CREF on Campus in February and March
- TIAA-CREF on Campus in February and March
TIAA-CREF on Campus in February and March
- Human Resources Hosts 'HR Connects!' Feb. 16
Human Resources Hosts 'HR Connects!' Feb. 16
- Human Resources Hosts 'HR Connects!' Feb. 16
Human Resources Hosts 'HR Connects!' Feb. 16
- Arm protection System (APS) for robotic surgery: A surgical device to position the arms of surgical patients during prolonged robotic surgical procedures. (11-04)
A device to secure and position the arms of patients during prolonged surgical procedures to protect against nerve damage and assist the anesthesiologist access to IV sites.
- Arm protection System (APS) for robotic surgery: A surgical device to position the arms of surgical patients during prolonged robotic surgical procedures. (11-04)
A device to secure and position the arms of patients during prolonged surgical procedures to protect against nerve damage and assist the anesthesiologist access to IV sites.
- Novel plasma biomarker and marker profiles for analysis of metastatic disease: A unique fragment of parathyroid hormone related protein predicts breast metastasis to bone (11-09)
Novel biomarker profile for the management of metastisis to bone of patients with breast cancer.
- Novel plasma biomarker and marker profiles for analysis of metastatic disease: A unique fragment of parathyroid hormone related protein predicts breast metastasis to bone (11-09)
Novel biomarker profile for the management of metastisis to bone of patients with breast cancer.
- Novel plasma biomarker and marker profiles for analysis of metastatic disease: A unique fragment of parathyroid hormone related protein predicts breast metastasis to bone (11-09)
Novel biomarker profile for the management of metastisis to bone of patients with breast cancer.
- Gray’s Anomaly: A Source of Empowerment
Feb. 8, 2012 | “I’ll trim it so it’s not so bulky,” James Y. Suen, M.D., said as he folded, then snipped a tiny edge of gauze off before he placed it on his patient’s right jaw. He has cared for 23-year-old Jasmine Gray ever since she was 11 when she traveled from Memphis, Tenn. to see him after first being misdiagnosed.
- Need Something Sweet for Your Valentine?
Need Something Sweet for Your Valentine?
- Need Something Sweet for Your Valentine?
Need Something Sweet for Your Valentine?
- Code Moo Now Open
Code Moo Now Open
- Code Moo Now Open
Code Moo Now Open
- Sign Up for the UAMS House of Delegates Relay for Life Team
UAMS House of Delegates Relay for Life Team
- Sign Up for the UAMS House of Delegates Relay for Life Team
UAMS House of Delegates Relay for Life Team
- Overwhelming Response to SmartCare
Overwhelming Response to SmartCare
- Overwhelming Response to SmartCare
Overwhelming Response to SmartCare
- Celebrating African American Women Firsts
Celebrating African American Women Firsts
- Celebrating African American Women Firsts
Celebrating African American Women Firsts
- Nutrition Department Hosts Food Drive
Nutrition Department Hosts Food Drive
- Nutrition Department Hosts Food Drive
Nutrition Department Hosts Food Drive
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MAY 19, 2005 | A nutritionist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) was recently named a distinguished graduate of the animal science program in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Reza Hakkak, Ph.D., professor and chair, Department of Dietetics and Nutrition in the UAMS College of Health Related Professions and professor in the UAMS College of Public Health and an associate professor in the UAMS College of Medicine was honored by the college during an April awards and scholarship event at the UA in Fayetteville. Hakkak earned his doctorate in animal nutrition at the UA in 1986 and has been on the UAMS faculty since 1990.
“I am honored to have been recognized by this program and the University of Arkansas,” Hakkak said. “My experience at the university had a real impact on my research career and my interest nutrition science.
“I’m excited for students that follow and become interested in nutrition science because I think there is a great need for nutritionists now as we are dealing with several chronic diseases related to poor nutrition habits.”
His work concentrates on the areas of basic nutrition science research and nutrition education. His research has focused on the influence of nutrition on cancer prevention, the influence of obesity on cancer promotion, and the effects of differing diets and nutrition on chemical carcinogenesis.
Hakkak is also a scientist at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI).
Hakkak recently voiced concerns about the dietary habits of Americans. Americans are shortening their own life expectancies, making themselves vulnerable to disease, and worse, teaching their children poor health habits – all by eating large portions of unhealthy foods and limiting their daily activities.
“We have to pay attention to the rate of obesity in our society,” Hakkak said, “since it is linked with several diseases, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes.”
Hakkak recently received a $250,000 grant from the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation through ACHRI to continue his research on obesity and breast cancer. When comparing data from obese and lean rats, he found that a carcinogen called DMBA found in cigarette smoke, car exhaust and some cooked foods causes mammary tumors to appear more than two times as often in obese rats compared to lean rats. He said it isn’t a far stretch to assume that the same thing is happening in overweight women.
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