Regina Gibson

Regina Gibson serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Geriatrics at the College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Her faculty appointment is based at the VA Little Rock facility (629 Jack Stephens Drive, Mail Slot #748, Little Rock, AR 72205) with direct contact via phone at 501-686-7316. Her institutional affiliations include active collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Human Services through federal grant mechanisms.

Dr. Gibson's research centers on geriatric health interventions, with primary focus on nutritional approaches to improve physical functioning in aging populations. Her work explores essential amino acid supplementation, cardiovascular health in elderly patients, and clinical trial methodologies including double-blind randomized controlled designs. Secondary research interests extend to pediatric surgical outcomes and substance abuse interventions through state-funded opioid response initiatives.

Her publication record demonstrates cross-disciplinary clinical research spanning geriatrics and pediatric surgery. The 2021 geriatrics study established evidence for amino acid supplements improving mobility in low-functioning seniors, while the 2018 pediatric publication analyzed urological complications post-hernia repair. These works reflect her methodological expertise in clinical trial design applied across age-specific medical contexts.

No scientific awards are documented in the available records.

Dr. Gibson holds Principal Investigator roles for two major federally-funded grants: the DAABHS SOR III OPAL Narcan Drug Project (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, 2022-2024) and the State Opioid Response Grant (2020-2022), both administered through the Arkansas Department of Human Services. These projects focus on opioid abuse interventions and Narcan distribution systems within Arkansas communities, representing significant state-level public health initiatives.