Dr. Jingyi Chen is a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Arkansas. But the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) Academy member may more accurately be described as an extraordinary solver of difficult problems. For example, as the world…
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Dr. Elasri Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Research at UAMS
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences recently appointed Mohamed O. Elasri, Ph.D., as the associate vice chancellor for research. Dr. Elasri is an active researcher in infectious diseases and has established a highly innovative research program that includes antibiotic…
Discovery Economics: The Science Behind the Natural State I often wonder how Arkansans view the state’s efforts to bolster innovation, support entrepreneurship and advance research activities. Growing up in Mena (technically Board Camp, but Mena is where we went for…
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Bone of Contention: Dr. Mark Smeltzer Dedicates Research to Thwarting A Dangerous Nemesis
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDespite a close relationship spanning decades, Dr. Mark Smeltzer has not developed fond feelings for his professional protagonist, Staphylococcus aureus. “I am of the personal belief that bacteria do not care about you,” Smeltzer said. “They just don’t want to…