The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute serves as the primary campus dedicated to cancer care, research, and education within the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in comprehensive oncology services, housing advanced clinical trials, proton therapy center, and multidisciplinary tumor boards. It focuses on translational research bridging laboratory discoveries to patient treatments, particularly in hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and precision medicine.
- Medical Oncology: Fellowship programs and courses in systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and novel targeted agents for various cancers.
- Hematology and Myeloma Center: World-renowned training in multiple myeloma, leukemias, and other blood disorders, with specialized graduate courses and clinical rotations.
- Radiation Oncology: Advanced residency and training in external beam radiation, brachytherapy, and proton beam therapy unique to Arkansas.
- Surgical Oncology: Specialized fellowships in head and neck, breast, gastrointestinal, and orthopedic oncology surgeries.
- Cancer Research and Biology: PhD and postdoctoral programs in molecular oncology, genomics, epigenetics, tumor immunology, and bioinformatics.
- Nursing Oncology: Certification programs for oncology nurses, palliative care training, and patient navigation courses.
- Pharmacy Oncology: Residencies in oncologic pharmacotherapy and investigational drug services.
The campus integrates education from UAMS Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Professions, offering CME events, grand rounds, and simulation-based training to equip healthcare professionals with cutting-edge cancer management skills.
