Shitiz Sriwastava, M.D., a neuroimmunologist with expertise in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and treatment, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an associate professor of neurology.
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UAMS’ Inaugural Parkinsonism Walk Holds Special Meaning for Many Participants
More than 200 people convened on a Saturday morning at the Little Rock Zoo to raise awareness and funding for programs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) that support those who are living with Parkinson’s disease and related neurological conditions.
UAMS, ALS Association Celebrate Opening of First ALS Clinic in NWA
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the ALS Association (ALSA) celebrated today the opening of a new multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, at its Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville.
UAMS Parkinson’s Symposium Focuses on Patients and Caregivers
Visitors from across the state gathered this month to hear the latest about Parkinson’s disease and Atypical Parkinsonism at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)’ Parkinson’s Symposium 2025.
UAMS Brings Together Patients, Caregivers and Providers for First MS Symposium
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted its first Multiple Sclerosis Symposium on March 15, bringing together patients, caregivers and health care professionals to discuss the oft-debilitating neurological disease.
Rampy Foundation Relays $60,000 Donation to UAMS Department of Neurology for MS Research
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Neurology in the College of Medicine received $60,000 for multiple sclerosis research from the Rampy MS Research Foundation during a ceremony on Nov. 28.
UAMS Names Rohit Dhall, M.D., as Neurology Department Chair
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) named Rohit Dhall, M.D., as chair of the Department of Neurology in the College of Medicine, effective July 1.
Hillary Williams, M.D., Movement Disorders Specialist, Joins UAMS Neurology Department
Hillary Williams, M.D., a specialist in movement disorders, has joined the Department of Neurology in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an assistant professor.
Epileptologist Harshad Ladha, M.D., Joins UAMS Department of Neurology
Harshad Ladha, M.D., an epileptologist, recently joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)’ Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center as an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology.
Tarek Bakdash, M.D., Joins the Neurology Faculty
Tarek Bakdash, M.D., has joined the Department of Neurology as an Assistant Professor and neurohospitalist. Dr. Bakdash received his medical degree from the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine in Syria. He completed residency and fellowship training at the University of Minnesota and affiliated hospitals. Dr. Bakdash is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty certification in […]