The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) are collaborating on a yearlong project to make decades of maternal health research readily available for future researchers. Complete article found here: https://news.uams.edu/2024/08/05/uams-ua-and-arkansas-childrens-research-institute-collaborate-to-support-womens-health-research-in-arkansas/
Michael and Paula Jennings Pledge $2 Million to Establish Endowed Chair and Endowed Scholarship
Michael L. Jennings, Ph.D., and Paula M. Jennings, M.A., pledged $1 million to create the Michael and Paula Jennings Endowed Chair in Physiology in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine’s Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, and $1 million in additional support for the Dr. Michael and Paula Jennings Distinguished […]
$1.54 Million NIH Award for UAMS Physiology and Cell Biology Researcher to Tackle Brittle Bone Disease
Physiology Faculty member, Dr. Roy Morello and his team secure NIH support for continuing their groundbreaking research into finding better treatments for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), or brittle bone disease. Read the full article.
UAMS Physiology and Cell Biology Faculty, Postdocs and Students Make Their Mark in Vancouver
A strong showing by UAMS Musculoskeletal researchers will take place at the upcoming meetings of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), the ASBMR Pre-Meeting on Osteocytes, and the Endocrine Fellows Forum (EFF) in Vancouver (October 11th-16th). Faculty, postdocs, and students will present 6 invited talks, 7 oral presentations, 15 posters (including 2 […]
NIH Awards Dr. Jerry Ware and Team $606,274 to Research Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Kidney Disease
A team of three researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will use a recent $606,274 grant to investigate how the body’s natural defense mechanisms contribute to cardiovascular risks for patients with kidney disease.
Congratulations to our Newly Inducted Cell Biology and Physiology (CBP) Track Ph.D. Candidates!
Meghan Crimmins (Ph.D. Mentor- Dr. Aline Andres) and Aric Anloague (Ph.D. Mentor – Dr. Jesús Delgado-Calle) received their White Coats at the Graduate School Research Induction Ceremony held September 11, 2023, for successfully passing their Ph.D. Candidacy examinations this year.
UAMS Shines at Musculoskeletal Workshop
The UAMS Musculoskeletal community has been a standout at the Orthopaedic Research Society’s 50th International Musculoskeletal Biology Workshop in Utah this week, with several faculty, staff and students presenting research and receiving honors. Dr. Teresita Bellido, Professor and Chair of the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, is Co-Director for the workshop. Dr. Ryan Porter, […]
UAMS Bone Research Center, including Physiology Faculty members, secures NIH Grant of Over $11 Million
Congratulations to our Physiology Faculty members of the Bone Research Center! Click here for this story.