Dr. Laura James
$3.2M Grant Brings UAMS Overdose Test Closer to Market
The money will fund a final study of the acetaminophen toxicity test before researchers seek FDA approval. read more >
UAMS Receives $1.4M Grant to Study COVID-19 Disparities
UAMS researchers have been awarded a one-year, $1.4 million grant to study the causes behind COVID-19’s devastating impact on minorities and develop plans to help increase vaccination rates as part of a national alliance. read more >
Robin Liston Named Executive Director of UAMS Translational Research Institute
Robin Liston, M.P.H., has joined the UAMS Translational Research Institute as its executive director. read more >
UAMS to Store COVID-19 Patient Images for U.S.
A national cancer imaging database maintained by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has become the official storage site for all of the United States’ COVID-19 clinical images. read more >
UAMS Doctor Named to National Committee
Laura James, director of the UAMS Translational Research Institute, has been named to the national Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program Steering Committee. read more >
UAMS Translational Research Institute Receives $24.2M Grant
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Translational Research Institute announced Wednesday that it will receive five years of federal funding totaling $24.2 million to accelerate research addressing the state’s biggest health challenges. read more >