BioVentures celebrated researchers, inventors, students and innovation champions from across UAMS during the Innovation Day 2026 Awards & Recognition Ceremony, held August 19 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Our own AGP faculty- Dr. Erica Malone, Ph.D.- was awarded two awards this year. Congratulations, Dr. Malone! Read the full article here.
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Dr. Odle Leads New Study
Angela Odle, PhD, has received an award from the National Institutes of Health. It is a five-year study totaling $2.6 million. Study Title: Paracrine and Endocrine Influences on Gonadotrope Development and Function
AGP’s Dr. Malone awarded 2026 BioVentures Medical Device of the Year
This award recognizes a medical device or healthcare technology that addresses a significant unmet need and demonstrates strong intellectual property protection, commercialization potential, and the potential to improve patient care. Your innovation reflects the kind of work that has the potential to improve healthcare while advancing discoveries toward clinical use, and we’re honored to recognize […]
AGP’s Dr. Malone awarded 2026 BioVentures Lead Woman Inventor of the Year Award
This award recognizes a woman inventor who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the creation, development, protection, and advancement of innovative technologies or creative works. Your leadership and innovation reflect the important role women play in advancing research, intellectual property, and commercialization, and we’re honored to recognize your achievement.
Dr Drew to lead new study
UAMS Receives $2.9 Million to Study Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders By Linda Satter 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 […]
Neuro’s Newest Faculty- Dr. Yang Yeh
Dr. Chung-Yang (Yang) Yeh received his B.A. in Biological Science/Psychology from Rutgers University where he conducted research in the laboratory of Dr. Nicholas Bello. He completed his Ph.D. in Neuroscience in the laboratory of Dr. Elias Aizenman at the University of Pittsburgh. Yang is currently a post-doctoral follow focusing on Metabolism of Aging in the […]
BioVentures Podcast with Dr. Malone
The BioVentures Podcast Episode 17 – Behind the Build: Creating a Nerve Block Training Model In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Erica Malone and doctoral nursing student Blakely Coppock to discuss their innovative nerve block training model developed at UAMS. Designed to bridge the gap between low-fidelity simulators and real patient care, their […]
Silent Teachers Honored in M1 Anatomy Donor Ceremony
UAMS College of Medicine freshmen gathered on Dec. 9 to pay homage to the individuals who donated their bodies for the Human Structure course, which helps future physicians learn the complexities of human anatomy and begin to understand the fundamental humanity of medicine. “Their lives may have ended, but their legacy has just begun,” Class […]