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UAMS Research Dashboard
An interactive reporting tool designed to provide comprehensive visibility into extramural awards, proposals, and publications across the institution.
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Congratulations to our investigators on receiving their awards!
Angela Odle, PhD
Dr. Angela Odle received an NIH award totaling ~$2.6 million, 07/01/2026 – 04/30/2031.
Melda Onal, PhD
Dr. Melda Onal received an NIH award totaling ~$2.4 million for “Role of Autophagy in Skeletal Diseases,” 06/01/2026 – 03/31/2031.
Awards
Fenghuang Zhan, MD, PhD
Dr. Fenghuang Zhan received an NIH renewal award totaling ~$2.5 million for drug-resistant genes in multiple myeloma research, 06/01/2020 – 05/31/2031.
Samantha Kendrick, PhD
Dr. Samantha Kendrick received an NIH renewal award totaling $794,599 for the PCAR Program, 09/01/2020 – 04/30/2031.
Yong-Chen Lu, PhD
Dr. Yong-Chen Lu received a Department of War award totaling $559,998 for immunotherapy for acral lentiginous melanoma targeting ROPN1B, 06/01/2026 – 05/31/2028.
Impact of new federal funding decisions on UAMS research activity
Research News
Workshop Helps Arkansas Researchers Build Skills Beyond the Laboratory
Students, faculty, and research staff from across Arkansas recently gathered at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the inaugural Launch and Lead: Research Career Development Workshop.
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UAMS Researchers Shed Light on Medical Cannabis Use During Pregnancy in Arkansas
A new research study by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researchers represents a key step toward understanding the potential effects of cannabis exposure on mothers and babies.
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UAMS Receives $2.9 Million to Study Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $2.9 million federal grant to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and associated neurologic aftereffects, with the goal of discovering new treatments and preventions. This research aims to prevent disability and life-changing conditions that negatively impact our youngest patients. Paul D….
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UAMS Awarded $2.6 million for Joint M.D./Ph.D. program
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to help train joint M.D./Ph.D. students to become top-notch clinician-scientists.
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