Research Highlights

A National Resource for Cancer Discovery
These state-of-the-art technologies and tools are located in the Proteomics Shared Resource on the ninth floor of the Cancer Institute.
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On a Mission to Understand DNA Repair in Cancer Cells
When DNA is damaged, the human body has a built-in repair shop known as the DNA damage response pathway that maintains the integrity of our genetic material.
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The Liquid Biopsy Detecting Cancer Through Blood Tests
Donald L. Johann Jr., M.D. and other researchers around the world earlier reported their validation of the processes for using the technique to detect cancer.
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Total Immunotherapy
Asking and finding answers to the most complex scientific questions has never been a problem for researchers at the world-renowned Myeloma Center.
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Two Scientists Inducted into Arkansas Research Alliance Academy
The Arkansas Research Alliance inducted two of the Cancer Institute’s best and brightest into their Academy of Fellows and Scholars at the organization’s 2021 annual meeting.
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Cancer Therapeutics
The program focuses on developing hypotheses and evidence-based translational strategies for improved cancer treatment.
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Cancer Prevention and Populations Sciences
The Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences (CPPS) Research Group addresses the disparity that cancer incidence in Arkansas.
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Cancer Biology
The Cancer Biology Program (CBP) investigators study the basic biology of cancer.
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Immunotherapy Deep Dive
Brian Koss, Ph.D. is the state’s first recipient of the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Early Independence Award.
Read MoreClinical Advancements

A New Dawn of Treatment
After successful CAR T-cell therapy at UAMS, Dave Puente of Elk Grove, California, was in dancing shape for his daughter’s wedding last spring.
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Proton Center of Arkansas
In good news for Arkansas cancer patients, the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute will open the state’s first proton therapy center in 2023.
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A Shared Commitment to Cancer Care in Arkansas
In August 2021, the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute opened its first satellite cancer center in partnership with Baptist Health.
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Institute Welcomes Dr. Shi-Ming Tu
Joining the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s growing team of clinicians is Shi-Ming Tu, M.D., who specializes in the treatment of genitourinary cancers.
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Care Creates Comfort
Patients and families come to the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute from many places, in various stages of their disease and from many different life situations.
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Clinical Trials Office Grows in Preparation for NCI Designation
The 65-person Clinical Trials Team oversees approximately 260 active clinical studies, averaging 500 participants across 12 cancer types annually.
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Researchers fight Myeloma
Carolina Schinke, M.D., is leading a clinical trial at the Myeloma Center r to study the effectiveness of a new myeloma-fighting drug, talquetamab.
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UAMS is Top Enroller in NCI’s Breast Cancer Screening Trial
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is a top participant in the National Cancer Institute’s TMIST (Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial).
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Lighting the Way
Robin Thrower and Carline Massey, two of the Cancer Institute’s first cancer navigators, didn’t have to look far or long to find patients in their communities in need of help.
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Community Advisory Board
In October 2021, the Community Outreach and Engagement Office (COE) of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute established an advisory board comprised of 15 people.
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The Future of Cancer Research
In the past year, we have focused a lot on early exposure to cancer research through our partnership with the Little Rock School District.
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Celebration of Student Discovery Symposium
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute held its first Celebration of Student Discovery Symposium on April 14 for students and teachers in cancer research.
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High School Student Earns Spot on Research Team
Cancer Institute member Fred Prior, Ph.D., served as mentor to Little Rock High School student Anu Iyer.
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We Appreciate Your Support
Even during a pandemic, support for the Cancer Institute continued with more energy and passion than ever.
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Auxiliary Closes in on $3 Million in Grants
Despite the pandemic and a slightly smaller volunteer pool, the Cancer Institute Auxiliary made a significant impact on the well-being of our patients and staff this past year.
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Caballos Against Cancer
When New Mexico restaurateur, rancher and attorney Ed Tinsley III got an unusual result on a blood test in late 2010, he had no idea what lay ahead.
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Kinco Invests in Cancer Care
Kinco Constructors is an Arkansas-based company with team members and clients all across the state and region.
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