The Department of Radiation Oncology is proud to celebrate the recent accomplishments of Amie Brint, M.D./Ph.D. Student, and faculty members Dr. Ruud Dings and Dr. Robert Griffin, who were recognized during the Winter Award Ceremony this past Thursday. Together, they were honored for their significant achievements: Amie expressed her gratitude for the mentorship and ongoing […]
Department News
Dr. Rob Griffin to Present on Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT) and GRID for Bulky Tumors
We are excited to announce that Dr. Rob Griffin, a valued member of our department, will be a presenter at the upcoming webinar “Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT) and GRID for Bulky Tumors – Who, When, How?” Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024Time: 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET In this educational webinar, Dr. Griffin […]
Jim and Pat Wallis Pledge $500,000 to Establish a Professorship in Radiation Oncology at UAMS
James “Jim” Wallis and Patricia “Pat” Wallis pledged $500,000 to create the James and Patricia Wallis Professorship in Radiation Oncology in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology.
Professor Rob Griffin Receives Prestigious J. Eugene Robinson Award in Hyperthermic Oncology
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 […]