UAMS Translational Research Institute

09/26/2025

Join us for an important Lunch & Learn with the TRI Community Engagement team, the FAITH Network, and guest speaker Laura Kellams of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.

Although the flyer highlights faith leaders, everyone is welcome to attend this virtual discussion on upcoming SNAP and Medicaid changes. Bring your lunch and join the conversation!

07/30/2025

We’re proud to share our 2025 Annual Report, a magazine-style publication emphasizing the impact of translational science to improve lives in Arkansas and beyond. This year’s issue spotlights the researchers, programs and partnerships that are speeding the pace of discovery with meaningful health benefits.
The report includes examples of far-reaching research addressing unmet health needs, implementation of life-changing medical practices, and machine-learning and other advances to benefit rural health research.
Browse the magazine here: https://tinyurl.com/3k3ymj69

07/28/2025

UAMS postdoc Henry Palfrey, Ph.D., and the PulseArk Technologies team reached the semifinals and won Best Presentation at the global Bangkok Business Challenge!
Their device, VoluSense, detects internal bleeding earlier than current methods, a potential breakthrough in trauma care. Palfrey joined the team through TRI’s Health Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HSIE) Program, which prepares scientists to translate discoveries into real-world solutions.
Read how innovation training is preparing researchers to translate discoveries into clinical and commercial success: https://tinyurl.com/bdervbdb

Henry Palfrey, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and his business startup team, PulseArk Technologies, reached the semifinals and earned a Best Presentation Award in the Bangkok Business Challenge, one of the world’s leading student startup com...

06/12/2025

Researchers at UAMS want to better understand barriers to quitting smoking among Black menthol cigarette smokers in Arkansas. This research study includes 2 visits completed online or in-person, short daily smartphone surveys, and brief follow-up surveys.

Eligibility include Black/African American menthol cigarette smoker ages 21-75, be planning or willing to quit smoking in the next 30 days and have a smartphone.

Participants will be compensated for their time! Contact us for more information by calling (501) 526-6690, texting (501) 414-2060 or email UQuitstudy@uams.edu.

Visit our website for more information and to see if you are eligible. https://bit.ly/3Drpukr

About UQuit The UQuit research study was designed to help us learn more about the experience of quitting smoking among adults who smoke menthol ci******es and try to quit without professional assistance. The study will help us better understand how to improve smoking cessation among Black/African Am...

05/13/2025

UAMS is recruiting volunteers for a study of an implantable device designed to reduce chronic migraine frequency. Who can join?
• 22 years or older
• Migraine for at least 12 months
• Experiencing 15 or more headache days per month
• No prior treatment with a neurostimulator
• Have been considered for Botox and CGRP therapies (No Botox injections within last 3 months)
• No Botox injection for purposes other than managing a migraine within the last 3 months
• Not pregnant or breastfeeding
• Additional criteria may apply
Ready to learn more? Call or email the UAMS Translational Research Institute at 501-398-8622; TRIcoordinators@uams.edu.

03/24/2025

We’re proud to share that Dr. Spyridoula Maraka, a graduate of TRI’s two-year Implementation Science Scholar Program, has been awarded an $830,000 VA Merit Award over four years. Her project will tackle the overprescribing of a common thyroid medication – levothyroxine. Her project not only promises to enhance patient safety by reducing unnecessary treatment but also highlights the value of TRI’s program in equipping scholars with the tools to conduct impactful research. Join us in celebrating this work toward smarter, safer health care! Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/4fyaa8fu

02/28/2025

Please join us for ‘Community-Engaged Conversations' on March 19 for a discussion about paying community members who help UAMS with research!

01/30/2025

Ever wondered how research transforms into real-world health care improvements? Meet Dr. Geoffrey Curran, the visionary behind the UAMS Center for Implementation Research and leader of our Implementation Science Scholar Program. From pioneering methods that bridge research and practice to mentoring clinicians and researchers alike, Dr. Curran’s work is making lasting impacts in Arkansas and beyond.
Read more in our latest TRI newsletter, The TRIbune! https://tinyurl.com/yufmmx54

12/18/2024

Celebrating Community Partnerships!
We were excited to honor outstanding community and academic partnerships at our recent 9th Annual Community Partner Celebration. These collaborations are making a real difference in addressing critical health challenges across Arkansas.
Read more about the honorees and their impactful work: https://tinyurl.com/bdhfxhva

The Ninth Annual Translational Research Institute Community Partner Celebration on Dec. 6 brought attendees from across Arkansas to recognize the pivotal role of community partnerships in advancing research and improving health. Organized by the institute’s Community Engagement Core, the event at ...

12/07/2024

9th Annual TRI Community Partner Celebration
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center | Little Rock, AR, USA

11/19/2024

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