Chancellor Cam Patterson

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UAMS Chancellor’s Circle Awards Grants to 17 Programs

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Image by Evan Lewis

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded 17 grants totaling $350,000 at the annual Chancellor’s Circle Grant Awards ceremony held Oct. 23 at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum.

The Chancellor’s Circle is UAMS’ premier annual giving society, which marks its 40th anniversary in 2024. Through its unrestricted annual giving, this group of dedicated members donates more than $200,000 a year that funds grants to address the institution’s highest priorities. More than 250 household and corporate members make up the Chancellor’s Circle.

“I want to thank all the donors who support the Chancellor’s Circle, the funds of which will continue to have an impact on the lives of the people of our state,” said Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, UAMS chancellor and CEO of UAMS Health. “Your partnership with us as members of the Chancellor’s Circle makes a critical difference in our ability to advance and grow the mission of UAMS to improve the health of all Arkansans.”

UAMS Chancellor’s Circle Awards Grants to 17 Programs

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National Institutes of Health Awards $31.7 Million to UAMS Translational Research Institute

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By David Robinson

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Translational Research Institute announced today that it will receive $31.7 million to continue its role in a national effort to accelerate discoveries for the toughest health challenges facing Arkansans and people across the United States.

The funding by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) puts UAMS among an elite group of research centers. The highly competitive Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) goes to only about 60 research institutions nationwide.

“This award attests to the unique capabilities of UAMS researchers in advancing discoveries and treatments,” U.S. Sen. John Boozman said in a statement provided by his office. “The institute has helped put UAMS in position to conduct exceptional, innovative science that’s on par with the best research institutions in the country. We can be proud this outstanding work is occurring right here in our state to improve the lives of Arkansans and all Americans.”

National Institutes of Health Awards $31.7 Million to UAMS Translational Research Institute

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UAMS Health Family Medical Center Celebrates Grand Opening in El Dorado

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By Chris Carmody

March 27, 2024 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the grand opening of the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in El Dorado.

Tiffany Lucas, APRN (from left); Martha Garrett-Shaver, M.D.; Joseph DeLuca, M.D.; Donya Watson, M.D.; and Julie Wylie, APRN, are now seeing patients at the UAMS Health Family Medical Center.Image by Evan Lewis

The Family Medical Center is located at 620 W. Grove St., Suite 202, in the former home of the South Arkansas Physician Group clinic. The clinic’s team of providers — Joseph DeLuca, M.D.; Martha Garrett-Shaver, M.D.; Tiffany Lucas, APRN; and Julie Wylie, APRN — has joined UAMS Health and will see existing patients as well as new ones. Donya Watson, M.D., will offer primary care services at the Family Medical Center while continuing to see OB-GYN patients at the nearby South Arkansas Women’s Clinic.

The UAMS Health Family Medical Center opened to patients March 19. The center is a comprehensive primary care facility, offering services such as:

  • Annual checkups and preventive care

  • Urgent care for minor injuries and unexpected illnesses

  • Ongoing care for medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease

  • Vaccinations

  • Specialized care for pregnant women and for new moms and babies

  • Pediatric care

  • School and sports physicals

UAMS Health Family Medical Center Celebrates Grand Opening in El Dorado

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State of the University Address Spotlights Recent and Expected Future Growth

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UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, said during his State of the University on March 19 that several projects and initiatives last year established the foundation for a promising year ahead.

A five-minute video shown before his address highlighted them as well as other achievements.

“Thanks to all these groundbreaking advancements, we continue to shape the landscape of health care, education and research at UAMS. Together, we have not only broken ground but also paved the way for a brighter, healthier future for all Arkansans,” Patterson said. “I am confident that the best is yet to come for UAMS.”

State of the University Address Spotlights Recent and Expected Future Growth

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UAMS Names Regional Vice Chancellor’s Office in Honor of Mary Ann and Reed Greenwood

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By David Wise

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently paid tribute to Reed Greenwood and his late wife, Mary Ann, by naming an office in their honor on the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus.

The “Mary Ann and Reed Greenwood Office of the Vice Chancellor” recognizes the Greenwoods’ commitment and support of increasing access to health care for the Northwest Arkansas community, advocacy for the creation of the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus and philanthropic support of UAMS Northwest initiatives.

“At the heart of their philanthropic endeavors lies a profound sense of compassion and a belief in the power of education and health care to drive positive change,” said UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA. “The naming of the office serves as a fitting tribute to their vision and dedication, providing a lasting reminder of the Greenwoods’ commitment to their community.”

UAMS Names Regional Vice Chancellor’s Office in Honor of Mary Ann and Reed Greenwood

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UAMS Opens New Radiation Oncology Center; Proton Therapy Coming Soon

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By Marty Trieschmann

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute opened a new Radiation Oncology Center today with expanded capabilities to provide advanced radiation treatments for children and adults with cancer, including the state’s first Proton Center.

The $65 million, 58,000-square-foot structure at 3900 W. Capitol Ave. in Little Rock was built to accommodate three new linear accelerators that customize radiation delivery based the type and stage of a patient’s cancer.

“The opening of this facility marks an unprecedented commitment to the future of cancer treatment in Arkansas and the region,” said UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA. “The innovative therapies and advanced technology available here place UAMS among the top centers worldwide at the forefront of cancer treatment.”

https://news.uams.edu/2023/07/18/uams-opens-new-radiation-oncology-center-proton-therapy-coming-soon/

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Student Research Day Continues to Grow with Inclusion of Northwest Campus

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By Andrew Vogler

Graduate and professional students, postdoctoral researchers, medical staff and fellows presented their research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Student Research Day, a university-wide event hosted by the Division of Research and Innovation, Academic Affairs, the Graduate School, the Northwest Regional Campus and Academic Senate.

Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, chancellor and CEO of UAMS Health, was present to view projects at Student Research Day.Andrew Vogler

This year’s event was the first in which the Northwest Regional Campus facilitated participation for its students. Participants at the Fayetteville campus and those unable to attend the event in person were able to view the event’s activities remotely.

“Student Research Day has always been one of my favorite events over the years — it not only provides a showcase for our students to let everyone see the work that they have been pursuing but also highlights the remarkable faculty who mentor them,” said Robert E. McGehee Jr., Ph.D., dean of the Graduate School and distinguished professor in the Department of Pediatrics. “The breadth of the projects is also amazing, literally from the frontlines of community-based research projects to the most minute changes in genetic signaling.”

https://news.uams.edu/2023/03/27/student-research-day-continues-to-grow-with-inclusion-of-northwest-campus/

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UAMS Mourns Loss of Susan Smyth, M.D., Ph.D.

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By Yavonda Chase

Susan Smyth, M.D., discusses cardiology cases with clinical team members. (From left) Divya Nayar, M.D., neurology resident; Abdallah Malkawi, M.D., cardiovascular medicine fellow; and Tushar Tarun, M.D., assistant professor, cardiovascular medicine.Bryan Clifton

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is sad to announce that Susan Smyth, M.D., Ph.D. executive vice chancellor and dean of the College of Medicine, died on Dec. 31, 2022, after a battle with cancer.

“Susan was a remarkable leader, colleague, and friend who will be deeply missed by many across our state, especially those of us fortunate enough to work with her,” wrote Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, in an announcement to UAMS employees and students. “Her death is a great loss for UAMS, our state, and all who knew her.”

She is survived by her husband, Andrew Morris, Ph.D., professor in the UAMS Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and their sons, Edward and William.

https://news.uams.edu/2023/01/03/uams-mourns-loss-of-susan-smyth-m-d-ph-d/

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Energy Project Attracts National Attention, Awards

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By Ben Boulden

As it nears completion in December, the $150 million UAMS energy project already is producing cost savings and garnering national praise.

It also helped earn an invitation for Ian Hadden, executive director of UAMS Engineering and Operations, to participate in a panel discussion about the project and others at the VITAL 2022 conference earlier this summer in Boston.

A nonprofit association of hospitals and health systems dedicated to high-quality care for all, including the most vulnerable patient populations, American’s Essential Hospitals organized the conference.

https://news.uams.edu/2022/10/04/energy-project-attracts-national-attention-awards/