contents WINTER 2012
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In the Bank
The Cord Blood Bank of Arkansas is the first of its kind in the nation.
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A Gratifying Challenge
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Mission (Almost) Accomplished
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Making Every Bite Count
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Better, Faster, Stronger
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Scientists Without Walls
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Dan Davis, M.D., offers specialized dermatology services with a personalized touch. Radiation research led by Martin Hauer-Jensen, M.D., Ph.D., is a national security priority. For cancer patients, nutrition takes on a whole new meaning.
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New committees streamline the research proposal process. Open lab design offers advantages for cancer researchers.
in every issue Profile ................................................................... 8 UAMS’ first patient for robotic throat cancer surgery embraced the alternative.
16 Cover photo by Johnpaul Jones
l Nutritionoaw Know H s er diagnosi s How a canc dietary need your changes
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Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Medicine Bag....................................................... 14
ARA Scholar Cervical Cancer Prevention Advancing Nanomedicine Natasha Milojkovic, M.D. Breast Cancer Program Accreditation
Spotlight.............................................................. 24 Partners Card Kick-off Party
Gala for Life
Never Lose Spirit
“It was luck of the draw that I was fortunate enough to be born a Rockefeller. But with that comes the additional obligation, or I should say opportunity, to do some good.” Winthrop P. Rockefeller 1948-2006
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