Endometriosis is a disease in which cells that normally grow inside the uterus grow outside the uterus on the surface of abdominal organs, and can cause pain and infertility. The disease affects 1 in 10 women and causes fertility problems in nearly half of women with the disease. Andrea Braundmeier-Fleming, PhD, knows the disease well. The SIU Medicine research scientist has suffered from it for over 30 years and it became a motivating factor in her career in medical immunology research. She and her colleagues have published results from a new study that could lead to a more rapid diagnosis of

Mark your calendars for February 28 for this year’s #SIUDay of Giving. We are counting on you, our generous donors and alumni to once again show your support for the school of medicine. Our most important goal is to raise the number of gifts made. We believe that every gift matters, no matter the size as it shows your belief in our mission. Our other goal is to raise $400,000 in support of scholarships, programs, research and patient care. Contact us if you’d like to make arrangements to make your gift early: foundation@siumed.edu or 217-545-2955. Click here to make your gift on February 28

Mark your calendars for February 28 for this year’s #SIUDay of Giving. We are counting on you, our generous donors and alumni to once again show your support for the school of medicine. Our most important goal is to raise the number of gifts made. We believe that every gift matters, no matter the size as it shows your belief in our mission. Our other goal is to raise $400,000 in support of scholarships, programs, research and patient care. Contact us if you’d like to make arrangements to make your gift early: foundation@siumed.edu or 217-545-2955. Click here to make your gift on February 28

Mark your calendars for February 28 for this year’s #SIUDay of Giving. We are counting on you, our generous donors and alumni to once again show your support for the school of medicine. Our most important goal is to raise the number of gifts made. We believe that every gift matters, no matter the size as it shows your belief in our mission. Our other goal is to raise $400,000 in support of scholarships, programs, research and patient care. Contact us if you’d like to make arrangements to make your gift early: foundation@siumed.edu or 217-545-2955. Click here to make your gift on February 28

At the May 2021 SIU commencement, Dr. Rik Constance was noticeably hoarse. As Associate Dean of Students and Admissions, he dutifully read the names of each of the 70 graduates. He also gave a short speech after receiving the belated Distinguished Alumni Award for 2020.

At the May 2021 SIU commencement, Dr. Rik Constance was noticeably hoarse. As Associate Dean of Students and Admissions, he dutifully read the names of each of the 70 graduates. He also gave a short speech after receiving the belated Distinguished Alumni Award for 2020.

At the May 2021 SIU commencement, Dr. Rik Constance was noticeably hoarse. As Associate Dean of Students and Admissions, he dutifully read the names of each of the 70 graduates. He also gave a short speech after receiving the belated Distinguished Alumni Award for 2020.

Since early 2020, health care systems around the world have been adapting to the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now deep into its second year, its impact cannot be understated.

Since early 2020, health care systems around the world have been adapting to the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now deep into its second year, its impact cannot be understated.

As a USPS mail carrier and mother of three, Tricia Duckworth began struggling with depression in her mid-20s. She felt tired, anxious and struggled to find a reason to get out of bed. As her symptoms progressed, she began seeing Karen Broquet, MD, a psychiatrist at SIU Medicine. Through the years, Dr. Broquet and Duckworth tried a variety of drug therapies to treat her depression. Ultimately, she was on the highest allowed dose of Effexor (venlafaxine) and could function on an interim basis. Unfortunately, the side effects were often as challenging as the depression itself. “I was treated with