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
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 […]
Dr. Robert Griffin Recognized with Grant from UAMS BioVentures Development Award Program to Propel Cancer Research
UAMS, a prominent institution dedicated to cancer research, is thrilled to announce that Dr. Robert Griffin has been awarded a grant from the esteemed UAMS BioVentures Development Award Program. The grant, titled “Targeting HIF1 Regulated Pathways with miRNA Therapeutics to Control Cancer Progression: Comparison Study to Generate Provisional Patent Support,” will propel Dr. Griffin’s research […]
Dr. Robert Griffin and Dr. Renya Awarded Grant from UA-F Chancellor’s Commercialization Fund to Advance Cancer Detection Technology
Dr. Robert Griffin, a leader in innovative cancer research, is proud to announce that he has been awarded a grant from the prestigious UA-F Chancellor’s Commercialization Fund. The grant, titled “Detection of Hypoxic Markers in Tumor Exosomes Using Raman Spectroscopy,” will support UAMS’s pioneering efforts in developing a proprietary approach to detect cancer and monitor […]
Dr. Gary Lewis Presents on VR Technology for treatment
Dr. Gary Lewis, Radiation Oncologist, presented at the 7th Annual Virtual Reality and Healthcare Global Symposium held in Philadelphia March 3-5. His presentation was titled “Virtual Reality (VR) Technology for Gynecologic Cancer Radiation/Brachytherapy”. Brachytherapy is an essential component of standard of care treatment for gynecologic cancers. Unfortunately, many gynecologic cancer patients do not receive brachytherapy […]
Dr. Griffin on Committee for First International Workshop on Particle Minibeam Therapy
Particle minibeam therapy (PMBT) is an innovative new treatment approach that combines the improved dose deposition characteristics of charged particles (such as protons and other ions) with the normal tissue sparing potential of minibeam radiation therapy (MBRT). In MBRT, the irradiation field is composed of multiple sub-millimetre beamlets that are spaced apart to create a highly modulated […]