UAMS Neurosurgery

04/22/2026

We were honored to welcome Dacre Stoker as this year’s History of Medicine and Science Lecture presenter at UAMS! His captivating talk, “Medical Contributions to the Gothic Novel, Dracula,” explored the powerful intersections of medicine, science, and literature in truly unforgettable ways.

With more than 400 attendees joining us in person, via Zoom, and through the PBS livestream, this event was an incredible success. Thank you to Dacre for such an engaging presentation—and to everyone who attended and helped make this experience so meaningful!

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Dacre Stoker Author

03/24/2026

Join us for the annual History of Medicine and Science Lecture! This year, we’re excited to welcome Dacre Stoker — great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker — as our guest speaker. A Canadian author, he has co-written best-sellers Dracula the Un-dead and Dracul, continuing the legacy of the iconic gothic classic. Discover the medical connections behind Dracula. This free event is open to all.

Register here: https://medicine.uams.edu/neurosurgery/events/history-of-medicine/

10/27/2025

Grateful to have Dr. Andrew Jea deliver this year’s Flanigan-Boop Lectureship. His expertise and engaging discussion made it a truly memorable event. Thank you, Dr. Jea!

09/11/2025

Join us for the annual Flanigan-Boop Endowed Lectureship in Spinal Neurosurgery on Oct. 16 at 5 pm Central Time featuring Dr. Andrew Jea, Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at University of Oklahoma
Register at: https://medicine.uams.edu/neurosurgery/flanigan-boop/

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09/11/2025

Join us for the annual Flanigan-Boop Endowed Lectureship in Spinal Neurosurgery on Oct. 16 at 5 pm Central Time featuring Dr. Andrew Jea, Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at University of Oklahoma.

Register at: https://medicine.uams.edu/neurosurgery/flanigan-boop

06/11/2025

We are deeply saddened by the news of Professor Yasargil’s passing.  His legacy lives on and we are truly honored to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from him. M. Gazi Yasargil remains in history as one of the greatest neurosurgeons of all time.
Our deepest condolences to Dianne, his family, friends, colleagues and all who were touched by his life and work.  Rest in peace, Professor.

04/29/2025

UAMS Medical Center has been recertified as Comprehensive Stroke Center! 🧠

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Medical Center has been recertified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare USA Inc.

04/10/2025

Join us for the annual History of Medicine and Science Lecture! This year, we’re excited to welcome Jack El-Hai, an acclaimed author and journalist, as our guest speaker. Don't miss out on this insightful event brought to you by the UAMS Departments of Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.

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04/03/2025

Challenge accepted!

02/03/2025

We are incredibly proud to announce Dr. Deanna Sasaki-Adams as our new Chair of Neurosurgery! We’re beyond excited for all the incredible things ahead and the impact she’ll make in this new role.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine named Deanna Sasaki-Adams, M.D., MBA, as chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, effective March 1.

01/22/2025

Shout out to our very own Dr. Hector Soriano and Dr. Tomoko Tanaka!! We are so proud of them 👏👏