Arkansas native and pediatric allergy expert Tamara T. Perry, M.D., will serve as the new president of Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, according to a press release from Arkansas Children’s.
She will also serve as senior vice president and chief research officer for the Arkansas Children’s system. Perry will assume her new roles on July 1.
“Dr. Perry has been an integral part of Arkansas Children’s and ACRI for nearly two decades and is a highly respected leader in pediatric research and academic medicine,” said Arkansas Children’s CEO Marcy Doderer. “Throughout her career, she has remained deeply committed to advancing innovative research that improves outcomes for children, particularly those in rural and underserved communities. Her leadership, collaborative approach and passion for discovery make her exceptionally well-suited to lead ACRI into the future.”
Perry serves as a professor of pediatrics and recently held the title of chief of the allergy and immunology division at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s.
She will also hold the Whipple Family Distinguished Research Scientist Endowed Chair. She has authored numerous scientific publications and serves as a reviewer for some of the field of allergy and asthma’s most influential journals. Her research, including National Institutes of Health-funded work focused on improving care for children with asthma, has helped advance pediatric medicine and strengthen Arkansas Children’s national research reputation.
Perry earned her medical degree at UAMS and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas.
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