UAMS research is key to scientific/medical innovation in Arkansas. Our basic and clinician scientists transcribe cutting-edge research findings into new identification, treatment, and prevention methods for cancer, infectious disease, substance abuse and behavioral problems to name a few. Researchers work with the American Heart/Stroke Associations, Centers for Disease Control, Department of Defense, Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, and National Science Foundation, and other national/international agencies and foundations to better the health of Arkansans.
UAMS Research News
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Caucus Celebrates 30 Years of Women Faculty in Research
The Women’s Faculty Development Caucus celebrated 30 years by turning a spotlight on women in research at UAMS, while also setting new goals to ensure that progress continues.
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UAMS Scientist Shows Brain Sugar Malfunction in Alzheimer’s, Gains National Attention
Steven Barger, Ph.D. — a researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) — has entered the national spotlight for showing how the mechanism that brings sugar to the brain malfunctions in people with Alzheimer’s disease, highlighting a potential target for treatment. The study also explains why Alzheimer’s can mimic the symptoms of…
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Infection Expert Part of $5.6 Million Grant for Bone Regeneration Technology
UAMS researcher Mark Smeltzer, Ph.D., is applying his expertise in bone disease and infection to a $5.6 million project for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) aimed at making the technology to re-grow bone available for the military and the public. The grant was awarded to Alex Biris, Ph.D., chief scientist at the Center for…