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: Myeloma Patient Celebrates Full Remission by Walking Daughter Down the Aisle

Dave Puente of Elk Grove California, the first myeloma patient in Arkansas to receive the new chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell immunotherapy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) last November, recently saw a very personal goal he’d set for himself become a reality. Late last year, during an interview for an article…

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Jungang Chen, a postdoctoral fellow in the UAMS Department of Pathology, discusses his research on pathogenesis and tumorgenesis in Covid-19 patients infected with Herpes

Cancer Institute Retreat Highlights Novel Therapeutic Targets and Agents

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute held its second annual scientific research retreat May 26 at the Marriott Hotel in Little Rock. More than 140 scientists gathered in person for the first time in two years. The retreat theme, “Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics,” reflects the growth in the identification of new and novel molecular…

Two patient navigators from the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Launches Statewide Cancer Navigation Program

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is implementing a new statewide patient navigation program to help cancer patients across the state access needed prevention, screening, treatment and support services. The program serves all Arkansans regardless of provider. “We know advances in cancer treatment may not reach underserved communities, especially in low socioeconomic areas and…

For the second year, UAMS has been recognized by Forbes magazine on its Best Employers for Diversity list.

UAMS Ranks Fourth in Education on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity List

UAMS ranks fourth among educational organizations nationally on an annual list of Best Employers for Diversity created by Forbes magazine. UAMS was also the highest ranked Arkansas company on the list, and the only one in the Top 100.

Cancer Institute Auxiliary members with UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson at an event honoring him as the organization's 2021 honoree.

Chancellor Named Cancer Institute Auxiliary Distinguished Honoree

UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, was recognized May 12 as the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Auxiliary 2021 Distinguished Honoree at a reception at the home of Stuart Cobb, a longtime supporter and member of the Cancer Institute Board of Advisors. About 60 guests attended, including UAMS board members, Cancer Institute leaders and auxiliary board members….

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