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Research and Innovation

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Streamline Your Research Process

Expert Assistance with grant applications, subcontracts, and other research activities at UAMS's Division of Research & Innovation

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Research Wins Vol. 4 is now available!

This “research yearbook” highlights the innovative work of UAMS investigators over the past year.

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Recent Awards

Congratulations to our investigators on their competitive awards!

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Jia Liu, Ph.D.

Dr. Liu received an award from the National Institutes of Health totaling $390,710, covering the period 05/01/2025 – 04/30/2027.

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James Forrest, Ph.D.

Dr. Forrest received an award from the National Institutes of Health totaling $420,335, covering the period 06/23/2025 – 05/31/2027.

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Mark Manzano, Ph.D.

Dr. Manzano received an award from the National Institutes of Health totaling $3,021,559, covering the period 07/01/2025 – 03/31/2030.

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Kristen Muller, Ph.D.

Dr. Muller received an award from the National Institutes of Health totaling $575,113, covering the period 05/01/2025 – 04/30/2028.

Biomed Building I Renovation Update

6/30/2025

We had a successful shutdown of the sanitary sewer and acid waste pipe system over the weekend.  Piping has been rerouted.  We anticipate a fire suppression shutdown the week of 7/14.  This is planned to occur during the day and should be of little to no impact to the occupants.  More information on this shutdown and others will be relayed as we get closer and get more information nailed down.

6/23/2025

As we work to provide a consistent work environment, some system shutdowns are required to reroute components in our facilities and to ensure the safety of our patients, contractors, and staff.

As a result, starting at 6:00 am on June 28, the constructing team will shut down the sanitary sewer in Biomed I.  During this time, if you need to use the restroom, please go to Biomed II or Central. They will reroute existing piping and reconnect it in its new location. On June 29, at 6:00 am, we will bring down the acid waste pipes in Biomed I.  This will affect ALL restrooms, autoclaves, drains and sinks in Biomed I.  These systems will be back online by 6:00 pm on June 29.  Notifications will be sent out when everything is back online.

The construction team will be onsite to address any outage or issue that might arise.

5/12/2025

The construction team is also planning upcoming utility shutdowns and will coordinate with research teams to minimize disruptions. Schedules of research activities may be requested to help avoid interference. Some work may take place over weekends; updates on timeframes will be provided in advance.

Several shutdowns are anticipated. The team is currently evaluating the areas that will be affected. Additional details will be shared as information becomes available.

4/21/2025

The Construction Team will be doing more coring in the next couple of weeks.  This will create off/on vibrating noises and we penetrate through the slabs in order to put in new piping.  You should expect the same type of intervals and noise levels for the next couple of weeks.

If you experience any issues, please contact Paul Browning, Building Manager, at RBrowning2@uams.edu or 501.686.8899

Spotlight on Our Achievements: Craig Forrest, Ph.D.

Craig Forrest, Ph.D., and his grant to study viruses that can trigger cancer were recently reported by KATV and the Democrat-Gazette. please see the links below:

Full KATV Coverage

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Biomed I Renovation Project Updates

UAMS Research News

News & Announcements

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UAMS Postdoc Competes on Global Stage with Lifesaving Technology

Henry Palfrey, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and his business startup team, PulseArk Technologies, reached the semifinals and earned a Best Presentation Award in the Bangkok Business Challenge, one of the world’s leading student startup competitions. Palfrey is a third-year postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of John…

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UAMS’ Extensive Research Facilities Showcased at Latest Medical Discoveries Symposium

UAMS’ Extensive Research Facilities Showcased at Latest Medical Discoveries Symposium

Scientists conducting a wide range of basic, clinical and translational research at UAMS gathered May 14 at the Showcase of Medical Discoveries Symposium. Held on the 10th floor of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, the event highlighted the extensive capabilities of UAMS’ 16 core facilities that are available to help researchers with their studies….

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UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, welcomed UAMS-affiliated innovators during the recent BioVentures-sponsored Innovation Week.

Chancellor Praises BioVentures for Giving UAMS Researchers ‘More Shots on Goal’

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, opened BioVentures Innovation Week at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) with an enthusiastic call for “more shots on goal” for UAMS inventors. “You determine the quality of the innovation,” Patterson said at the Inventors Lunch & Award Ceremony on May 13. “What we can influence is the…

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Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, praised research staff and participants for their critical roles in bringing better treatments to patients.

UAMS Chancellor Praises Research Staff, Participants at Clinical Trials Day Celebration

UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, recently visited the hospital lobby to thank researchers and clinical trial participants during UAMS’ Clinical Trials Day celebration, emphasizing the critical role that clinical trials play in advancing patient care. “Clinical trials are designed to determine whether we are treating patients better or not,” Patterson told staff and visitors…

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