The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites applications for full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Department News
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 […]
Hall High Outreach
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted 15 students from the Hall-West High School of Innovation for a Nov. 18 workshop that focused on workplace conduct and career exploration.
Metro Career Tech Center UAMS Visit
Last Friday, the Department of Neuroscience hosted an interprofessional outreach event for senior high school students enrolled in the Medical Assistant program at Metro Career Tech Center. Approximately 45 students from various high schools in central Arkansas visited UAMS for a one-day immersive experience to explore various healthcare careers. Faculty, staff, and student volunteers from […]
Dr. Herdman’s PANS Interview
Dr. Ashley Herdman was invited to interview a PI in the Neuroendocrine Society for the Pan American Neuroendocrine Society Newsletter.
2025 IAMSE Grant Recipient
The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) wishes to encourage and support scholarship in medical science education and funds multiple research grants every year. At the 2025 Annual Conference, IAMSE, with the support of ScholarRX, awarded four student grants totaling $10,000. In addition, five faculty grants were given totaling $21,920, including Dr. Erica Malone […]
New Assistant Professor Faculty Recruits
The Department of Neuroscience is excited to welcome two new junior faculty recruits to UAMS. Dr. Nicaise will start after March 1, 2026, and Dr. Willis will join us after July 1, 2026. Please click to read more information here: Dr. Cory Willis Dr. Alexandra Nicaise
UAMS Northwest Hosts Hands-On Anesthesiology Workshop for High School Students
Eighteen ninth-grade students from five different Northwest Arkansas school districts — Bentonville, Farmington, Fayetteville, Siloam Springs and Springdale — gathered Saturday, May 14, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest Regional Campus for an immersive educational experience.
Dean’s Honor Day Awards Administrative Staff
Two of our Administrative team members were recognized at the 2025 Dean’s Honor Day Awards, held April 30, 2025. Celia McCaslin was awarded the Staff Excellence in Education Award for her outstanding work with our Anatomical Gift Program. Jessica Bulmanski was awarded the Staff Excellence Award for Administration in recognition of her budding leadership abilities. […]
Highschoolers Learn About Kidney Transplants
The UAMS Northwest Regional Campus recently hosted an engaging workshop focused on the kidneys and kidney transplantation for ninth graders from four area school districts.
Ukrainian Surgeon Trains in Arkansas to Master Microsurgery for War-Torn Homeland
Dr. Yuri Chepurnyi has been at UAMS for the last three weeks to learn microsurgery to take back to Ukraine and help his fellow citizens.