UAMS Translational Research Institute

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

Looking to take your health business or innovation to the next level?

The ACTIVE program offers everything you need to grow:
👉 Up to $4,500 in resources
👉 Access to expert mentorship
👉 A fast track to accelerate your project

Don’t wait—apply now to join the 2025 cohort.
🗓️ Deadline: November 29
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eWXN8eiE

For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/egVdEt9K

11/12/2024

Following his historic surgery at UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to receive an experimental prosthetic hand system, Dewey Hickey was amazed at how it gave him a sense of touch and grip force. Designed by engineers at the UA Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I³R), the revolutionary device has allowed him to do things he hadn’t been able to do in more than 75 years, such as repairing his bait casting reel. Read the story here: https://tinyurl.com/2xpfvsn2

As Dewey Hickey took apart and reassembled a bait casting reel using an experimental prosthetic hand system, he marveled at the revolutionary technology that made it possible. Dewey Hickey demonstrates how he used his prosthetic hand system to help repair his bait casting reel. “It amazes me,” s...

11/08/2024

Hey Arkansas, here's a fun opportunity to learn how you can help shape the future of health for yourself, your family and your community: The All of Us Research Journey, a traveling exhibit of the National Institutes of Health, is visiting the UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences campus in Little Rock next week, Tuesday - Friday, and will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Check out our news release and come see what it's all about! https://tinyurl.com/yx3p96e2

11/06/2024

You're invited! Please join us on Friday, Dec. 6 to help honor the invaluable contributions of UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' community partners, researchers, staff and students. Please see the invitation here and RSVP by calling or texting our Community Engagement Team at 501-291-7301.