We are thrilled to announce that Professor Rob Griffin of the Department of Radiation Oncology has been honored with the J. Eugene Robinson Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of hyperthermic oncology. This prestigious award is presented annually to a distinguished investigator who has significantly advanced our understanding and application of hyperthermia in […]
Three UAMS Research Teams Named Inaugural Recipients of BioVentures Accelerator Awards
By David Robinson April 3, 2024 | BioVentures LLC at UAMS recently announced the selection of three UAMS research teams as the inaugural recipients of its new AR Health Ventures Accelerator (ARHVA) program. The accelerator program, which aims to help jump-start the translation of promising scientific discoveries into therapies, is providing the selected projects with substantial […]
Supporting Health Care Entrepreneurship
Arkansas entrepreneurs from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds will benefit from a groundbreaking new initiative directed by BioVentures President and Department of Surgery faculty member Dr. Kevin Sexton and co-directed by Dr. Eric Peterson (Pharmacology/Toxicology) and Dr. Robert Griffin (Radiation Oncology). With support from a nearly $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Arkansas Collaborative for Technological and Innovative Venture Equality (ACTIVE) will serve as […]
First Proton Therapy Symposium Starts Oct. 27 at UAMS
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute invites healthcare professionals to participate in the first academic symposium on proton therapy. Learn more and register for the symposium. Hear from UAMS proton experts about the important role of proton therapy in oncology today. This onsite education event will include a guided tour of the Proton Center of […]
UAMS, Arkansas Children’s, Baptist Health and Proton International Open State’s First Proton Center
By Marty Trieschmann The Proton Center of Arkansas opened Sept. 27 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), becoming the first proton therapy center in Arkansas and only the 43rd in the nation to provide the most advanced cancer radiation treatment in the world. Proton therapy is a cutting-edge form of radiation that uses positively […]
Samanta, Lewis, Prabhu Take First Place in American Brachytherapy Society’s Shark Tank
Radiation Oncologists, Santanu Samanta, M.D., Gary Lewis, M.D., and resident Arpan Prabhu, M.D., won first place in the Shark Tank competition held at the June 2023 American Brachytherapy Society Conference. They won for their proposal for incorporating a digital conversational agent to educate cancer patients on brachytherapy and assess its impact on patient satisfaction and understanding. […]
Samanta Named ARRO Educator of the Year
Congratulations to radiation oncologist, Santanu Samanta, M.D., radiation oncologist, who was selected as the Educator of the Year by the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO), an affiliate of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology. Samanta was recognized for outstanding teaching and mentorship of radiation oncology residents. Residents from all radiation oncology programs […]
Radiation Oncology Faculty Presenters: Innovations in AI Drug Discovery, Biomedical Ontology, and Radiation Research
In August, faculty members from the Radiation Oncology department will be presenting at upcoming conferences. The presentations will focus on various topics, including AI in drug discovery, biomedical ontology, and radiation-related research. The investigators from the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute will be sharing their innovative findings and advancements in these areas during the conferences. […]
American Cancer Society Funds UAMS Study to Understand Treatment Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer
By Marty Trieschmann July 12, 2023 | Adam Wolfe, M.D., Ph.D., a radiation oncologist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute has received a $583,200 grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS) to study radiation resistance in pancreatic cancer, a lethal disease with the highest mortality rate of all […]
Celebrating Innovation in Cancer Education: Success at ABS Brachy 23 Shark Tank
In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, innovation plays a crucial role in improving patient experiences and outcomes. Recently, at the renowned ABS Brachy23 Shark Tank event, three exceptional individuals, Dr. Arpan Prabhu, Dr. Santanu Samanta, and Dr. Gary Lewis, all from UAMS’ Radiation Oncology Department, achieved a remarkable victory. Their groundbreaking proposal, which aimed to […]