Bryan Barnhouse
Federal Cuts Hit Home (Bryan J. Barnhouse Commentary)
The biggest federal lab in Arkansas sets the FDA gold standard. Cuts threaten its standing. read more >
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Arkansas Research Alliance Awards $1.86M to Boost Statewide Innovation
Twenty-five research projects will receive a total of $1.85 million to address key growth areas in Arkansas' economy. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Federal Layoffs Hit Arkansas FDA Lab, Leaving Research In Limbo
About 75 employees at the National Center for Toxicological Research near Pine Bluff are losing their positions or being placed on leave. read more >
Alliance Claims $1.3B in Arkansas Impact
The Arkansas Research Alliance is a nonprofit that addresses the state’s need to attract, retain and recognize research talent. read more >
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Jerry Adams to Retire From Arkansas Research Alliance
A six-year member of the group with a background in economic development has been chosen as his successor. read more >
Bryan Barnhouse’s Research Recruits Get Results in Return
Bryan Barnhouse was promoted to CEO of the Arkansas Research Alliance on Jan. 1. Previously, he served as the ARA’s chief operating officer and vice president of the ARA. read more >
Bryan Barnhouse Named CEO of the Arkansas Research Alliance
Jerry Adams, president of the Arkansas Research Alliance, announced this week the promotion of Bryan Barnhouse to CEO. read more >
Conference to Focus on AI in Arkansas
The sixth annual Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium conference is set for Feb. 10-11 at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock. Its theme is “Artificial Intelligence in Arkansas.” read more >
ARA Names Four New Board Members
The Arkansas Research Alliance announced Tuesday the addition of four new board of trustees members: AT&T Arkansas President Ronnie Dedman; David Peacock, president of Hytrol Conveyor Co.; Laura Landreaux, president and CEO of Entergy Arkansas Inc.; and Dr. Cam Patterson, chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. read more >
Crystal Johnson Earns Credit from U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Movers & Shakers)
Crystal Johnson has graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Institute for Organization Management, which consists of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. read more >
Arkansas Research Alliance Names COO
The Arkansas Research Alliance announces the hiring of Bryan Barnhouse as its COO. read more >
Firm Led by Clark, Slater Eye Jefferson County for $3B Energy Plant
An energy company led by retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater is considering Jefferson County among possible sites for a $3 billion natural gas-to-liquid plant. read more >
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