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Medical Research

Ongoing Projects

Any questions about the information below, any additions or edits? Or simply interested in getting involved? Please email Dr. Hanna Jensen hkjensen@uams.edu. We have an open forum research meeting on Tuesdays at noon via Zoom – please email Dr. Jensen for details to participate. 

For projects related to Community Health and Research, please visit Community Health and Research.

Student / ResidentFaculty PITitleDescription / Status
Chloe Cline
Hanna Jensen
Review of use of expired but clean medical supplies in simulation programs Survey distributed
Larry Hill
Hannah Hale
Whitney Skaggs
Astryd Menendez (ACNW)Flu shot compliance in Northwest ArkansasData collection ongoing
Andrew Moore
Erika Jasso
Tyler CarlLeeAdolescent sports injuries referral patters in NWAManuscript submitted
Suzette Lopez
Kingsley Nnawuba
Hanna JensenThe impact of immunotherapy and its safety profile on lung adenocarcinoma survival outcomes in smokers vs nonsmokersManuscript in preparation
Kingsley NnawubaHanna JensenMedical Insurance coverage and hematological malignancies outcome at an urban medical centerManuscript in preparation
Neiki AmiriSarah AssemLength of Hospital Stay in Patients Admitted for Kidney Failure at Mercy HospitalData collection ongoing
Josh MuellerSubhi Al-ArefPredictors of Major Adverse Cardiac Events in Individuals with Left Bundle Branch Block and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Analysis from the DERIVATE RegistryData presented at AHA 2023, manuscript in progress
Zane HincheyRyan Vincezo
Jennifer Vincenzo
Non-invasive Technology to Measure Hemoglobin for At-Risk VeteransManuscript being drafted
Shawn HowellSarah AssemEosinophilic esophagitisReaching out to partners to get more patients
Sydney Steed
Kingsley Nnawuba
Hanna JensenThe Impact of Clinical Trial Participation on Survival Outcomes in Head & Neck CancersManuscript being drafted
Davin Means
Calvin Walker
Kingsley Nnawuba
Hanna JensenEffect of Race on Patterns of Care and Utilization of Palliative Interventions in Patients with Lung CancerManuscript being drafted
Andrew Coles
Kingsley Nnawuba
Hanna JensenThe Influence of Body Mass Index on Treatment Response and Survival in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patients at UAMSManuscript being drafted
Jordan Cottrell
Kingsley Nnawuba
Hanna JensenRacial disparities in the utilization and outcomes of bone marrow transplants for hematologic malignanciesManuscript being drafted
Andrew Coles
Nate Gonzales
Gunner Gilbert
Thaddeus Beck
Hanna Jensen
CARE Clinic efficacy in identifying patients with an increased risk of developing breast cancerData collection ongoing
Mary Rhinehart
Sheena CarlLee
Scott Warmack
Hanna Jensen
Benzodiazepine prescriptions in Long Covid patientsIRB approved, awaiting data
Grace WoodBradley Campbell
Hanna Jensen
Drumming in PTSDIRB approved
Kaitlyn Davis
Brendon Hogge
Whitney Skaggs
Cam MosleySelf-identification of midline for lumbar puncturesPatients being enrolled
Larry HillJohn Ball
Hanna Jensen
HPV Vaccine protective in other cancers?Manuscript in progress
Dylan TravisSarah AssemROTEM in cirrhosis patientsManuscript in progress
Jack Norys
Michael Ward
Chris Key
Brandyn Young
Wayne HudecColonoscopy follow-up; is 3 years better than 5?Data collection ongoing
Harrison Jenkins
Alex Shephard
Alex Ramos
Zach Pryor
Anthony Williams
Corey Constantino
Pulmonary embolectomies at WRMCStatistical analysis in progress
Gunner Gilbert Shaun SenterWatchman patients at WRMCManuscript in progress
Chris Blum
Bryce Pelfrey
Lily DeSpain
Buddy NewtonProcalcitonin and blood culture contaminationData collection ongoing
Brennan VanDykeHanna Jensen
Ryan Mantooth
Adam Crane
Biking injuries in NWAIRB in progress
Shawn HowellHanna JensenProgression of MAFLD to cirrhosis and rates of decompensated cirrhosis in a rural state in patients with Type 2 diabetes or Obesity and on a GLP-1 agonistManuscript in progress
Shawn Howell
Claire Eastep
Hanna JensenGLP-1 agents and the development of Barrett's esophagus in the obese populationManuscript in progress
Cade Richesin
Tyler Ratliff
Byron Marciniak
Hanna Jensen
Association of Atrial Fibrillation Intervention and Colorectal Cancer Risk at UAMSIRB approved
Tommy WagnerHari Eswaran
Hanna Jensen
The Influence of NAFLD/NASH on Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Gestation and Delivery at UAMSIRB approved
Lydia LaggTyler Ratliff
Hanna Jensen
Colonic Polyps in the Setting of GLP-1 UsageIRB approved
Kevin ZhaoSheena CarlLeeDescriptive Study of Demographic Characteristics and Outcomes in the North Street Long-Covid ClinicIRB approved
Morganne Browning
Alex Shepherd
Chad Betts
Hanna Jensen
Impact of GLP-1 Agonists on Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) and Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO) in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at UAMSData requested
Cade RichesinMartlin Emeasoba
Hanna Jensen
Analyzing the incidence, survival, and demographic trends of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) at UAMSData requested
Maggie McAlister
Morganne Browning
Momina Makin
Hanna Jensen
Retrospective Study on the Use of Procalcitonin as a Biomarker in Pneumonia Management at UAMSData requested
Breanna Greaves
Lauren Banko
Sadie Beeman
Hanna JensenThe role of peer-led teaching in Step 1 preparation at UAMSAbstract drafted
Reem Al-Shukri
Justin Long
Sheena CarlLeeMental Health Care for Marshallese Patients at UAMS: A Retrospective Cohort StudyIRB approved
Katriel WongMara WhitesideAssessing Cultural Bias in Neurocognitive Tests Used to Diagnose Marshallese Children at UAMS Schmieding CenterData requested
Mohamed ZeyaraHanna JensenChanging Patterns in Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults at UAMS: A Retrospective Study of Diagnoses in 2019 and 2024Data requested
Mohamed ZeyaraHanna Jensen
Thaddeus Beck
A Retrospective Comparison of Libtayo, Keytruda, and Opdivo in the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Efficacy, Safety, and Cost-Effectiveness in Community Oncology Practice at UAMS and Highlands OncologyIRB submitted
Cade RichesinMartlin Emeasoba
Hanna Jensen
Analysis of the characteristics and prognostic outcomes of patients with primary effusion lymphoma at UAMSData requested
Mohamed ZeyaraHanna JensenRural vs. Urban Outcomes of Pharmacogenetic-Guided Cancer Therapy at UAMS: A Retrospective AnalysisData requested
Jordan CottrellMohamed Zeyara
Hanna Jensen
Disparities in Biomarker Utilization and Clinical Outcomes in Cancer: A Comparison of Rural vs. Urban Patients treated at UAMSData requested
Camron CollinsLyle Burdine
Hanna Jensen
Sex-Based Differences in Waitlist Mortality and Post-Transplant Complications Among Postmenopausal Women Undergoing Liver TransplantManuscript being drafted
Eunhae Bae
Dahae Bae
Hanna JensenGeographic and Demographic Disparities in Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients in ArkansasData requested
Grace WoodMara Whiteside
Hanna Jensen
Neural effects of maternal anxiety during pregnancy on offspringData analysis ongoing
Alex ShepardHanna Jensen
Roy Kamoga
Inflammatory markers in the elderlyData analysis ongoing
Kelly Fowler
Brady Decker
Tyler CarlLeeAssociation between GLP-1 agonist use and adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder and stress fracturesData analysis ongoing
Kevin ZhaoHanna JensenAntidepressants and Survival in Breast Cancer PatientsData analysis ongoing
Calvin WalkerMegan WhiteIncidence and outcomes of mid- to distal esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a single center retrospective analysisData analysis ongoing
Brandyn YoungSarah Assem
Sahil Sabharwal
Association with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Microscopic Colitis Manuscript in progress
Camron CollinsShawn Howell
Hanna Jensen
Progression of MAFLD to cirrhosis and rates of decompensated cirrhosis in a rural state in patients with Type 2 diabetes or Obesity and on a GLP-1 agonistManuscript in progress
Brennan VanDykeRyan Mantooth
Hanna Jensen
Cycling Associated Trauma in Northwest ArkansasData analysis ongoing
Brennan VanDykeMargaret TremwelVAN Index in StrokeData analysis ongoing
AC ThurlbyMargaret TremwelCommunity paramedic stroke education programData analysis ongoing
Alex Maldonado-LopezMichael Wilson
Hanna Jensen
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Major Depressive Disorder: A Retrospective AnalysisIRB approved
Blake YoungHanna JensenIntegrating Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools to Improve Medical School Performance and Reduce BurnoutPoster presented
Alex Wilkerson
Luke Thurlby
Tyler CarlLeeAchilles tendon ruptures following ACL reconstructionLit review ongoing
Chioma OkoaforCam Mosley
Margaret Tremwel
Time-to-CT; Stroke Care at WRMCManuscript in progress
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