Profiles is a research networking tool that allows faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to create biographical profiles highlighting their research funding, publications, interests, and activities. The tool also includes networking features like co-author networks and the ability to search for experts in specific research areas. Profiles aims to help faculty connect their work to others in the world and discover potential collaborators for projects and grant applications.

1. “CONNECTING YOUR WORK TO THE
WORLD”

2. Dr. Laura James, MD
Director, Translational Research Institute
Associate Vice Chancellor, Clinical and
Translational Research
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Nia Indelicato,
Senior Project Manager
Translational Research Institute

3. WHAT IS PROFILES?
A research networking tool also known as,
“Facebook for Faculty”

4. ACCESSING PROFILES
TRI.UAMS.edu>>UAMS Profiles>>Start
Your Search

5. THE BASIC PROFILE
•Biographical Information
•Research Funding (grants)
•Selected Publications (PubMed)

6. NETWORKING TOOLS
•Side Menu Networks
• Concepts
• Co-authors
• Similar People
•Direct2Experts

7. MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
PROFILE
•Add an overview
• Tell the world about yourself and what your clinical,
research and academic interests are.
• Add other activities
• There are multiple optional categories available for you to
share information about your interests and achievements.
•Check your publications
• Help ensure the accuracy of your publications list.

9. HOW OTHERS ARE USING
PROFILES
ICE SCORECARD
FINDING
LECTURE
RESOURCES
DISCOVERING
COLLEAGUES
FOR GRANT
APPLICATIONS

10. A monthly publication available through the TRI email
announcements and the Profiles Landing Page.
Provides tips for using Profiles and information on
updates and new features.

11. New Features and Coming Attractions!

12. • Upgrade
• Instructional
Videos
• Alternate Name
Pull for
Publications
• Mobile
Accessibility