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 […]
Department News
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 […]
April Wurtz, Dosimetrist is UAMS’ MVP of the Month
April Wurtz, the MVP for June. April serves as a medical dosimetrist in the UAMS Radiation Oncology Center. In the course of her work, she puts into practice the UAMS values of integrity, respect, diversity and health equity, teamwork, creativity, excellence and safety. Please read what one of her nominators wrote about how she does […]
Dr. Samir Jenkins Honored with Barton Award for Breakthrough Research in Fractionated X-ray Induced Photodynamic Tumor Therapy
UAMS, a leading institution in medical research, proudly announces that Dr. Samir Jenkins has been awarded the prestigious Barton Award for his groundbreaking work on the “Optimization of Fractionated X-ray Induced Photodynamic Tumor Therapy.” This recognition highlights Dr. Jenkins’ significant contributions to advancing the field of cancer treatment. Dr. Samir Jenkins’ research focuses on optimizing […]