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2025 Highlights

Dr. Stacie Jones speaks to the audience at the 9th Annual Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. Dr. Jones was inducted into the ARWHOF that evening.
Dr. Stacie M. Jones was inducted into the 9th class of the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame, recognized as an internationally renowned scientist and pioneer of the first oral immune therapy to treat peanut allergy. The ceremony was held August 21, 2025, at the Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock.

Dr. Josh Kennedy, Dr. Amy Scurlock, Allison Bruton, Suzanne House, Dr. Sevdenur Keskin, Anne Hiegel, Dr. Dieu Doan, Dr. Tamara Perry, and Dr. Matt Bell attending Dr. Stacie Jones's 2025 Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2025
Division Members (From Left to Right): Dr. Josh Kennedy, Dr, Amy Scurlock, Allison Bruton, APRN, Suzanne House, Dr. Sevdenur Keskin, Anne Hiegel, APRN, Dr. Dieu Doan, Dr. Tamara Perry, and Dr. Matt Bell attending the induction ceremony for Dr. Stacie Jones.

Advancements and Achievements

Dr. Tamara T. Perry

Perry named ACRI President

Dr. Tamara T. Perry named Senior Vice President and Chief Research Officer for Arkansas Children’s and will also serve as president of the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute.

Dr. Robbie Pesek

Pesek name Allergy-Immunology Chief

Dr. Robbie Pesek, named Section Chief of Allergy and Immunology and the Dr. and Mrs. Leeman King Endowed Chair in Pediatric Allergy.

Dr. Joshua L. Kennedy

Kennedy promoted to Professor

Dr. Josh Kennedy, Associate Vice Chair of Research has been promoted to Professor of Pediatrics

Dr. Amy Scurlock, Anne Hiegel, Dr. Katherine Irby-Parent, and Lune Hume leading Schwartz Grand Rounds on the Impact of Food Allergies on Families and Healthcare
Section members Dr. Amy Scurlock and Anne Hiegel, APRN leading Schwartz Grand Rounds on the Impact of Food Allergies on Families and Healthcare, along with Dr. Katherine Irby-Parent and Lune Hume.

“Holiday in January” Division Bowling Party

Alexandrea O'Neill and Ellen Martin at the A/I Holiday in January party
Alexandrea O'Neill and Ellen Martin at the A/I Holiday in January party
Rachael Wehrle, Melissa Gearhart, Andrew Martin, Lisa Delgman at the A/I holiday in January party
Rachael Wehrle, Melissa Gearhart, Andrew Martin, Lisa Delgman at the A/I holiday in January party
Susanna Hartzell, Cassidy Jones, Dr. Josh Kennedy, and Emma Kinder at the A/I Holiday in January Party
Susanna Hartzell, Cassidy Jones, Dr. Josh Kennedy, and Emma Kinder at the A/I Holiday in January Party
Lauren Lemaire, Dr. Josh Kennedy, and Randi Broan celebrating Cinco de Mayo 2026
UAMS Adult Clinic team members, Lauren Lemaire, Dr. Josh Kennedy, and Randi Broan celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
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