Requests should be submitted at least two weeks before date requested. All USDA survival surgeries must be performed in the DLAM surgery suite 1666A. The suite must be booked in advance to guarantee your time requested. If there is a change in the date or time of the requested slot, a revised form must be submitted. The surgery suite, as well as assistance from the veterinarian and the veterinary technician, are billed per hour. If controlled substances are needed, a controlled substance request form must also be completed. Contact Cassie Vorachek (by phone at 5-8599 or email at cvorachek68

Requests should be submitted at least two days before submission date. At least 75ul of EDTA preserved blood is recommended for each sample. Samples should be collected and submitted the same day. A separate submission form for each species and strain is required. Please be sure to type or print clearly. Contact Cassie Vorachek by phone at 5-8599 or email at cvorachek68@siumed.edu if you have any questions.

Desktop computers The Medical Library provides a number of computer workstations. Computer use is subject to our Computer Resource Regulations. All computer users must abide by the usage policies of Southern Illinois University and of the Medical Library. Equipment loan service (AKA Booking) The equipment is available on a first come, first serve basis to SIUSM faculty, staff, students and residents with an appropriate School of Medicine or hospital photo ID. Equipment available includes: LCD projectors Laptops Digital cameras, video cameras and tripods Poster tubes Please arrange in advance

Hematology Request Surgery Suite Request Cage Card Request Ethylene Oxide Sterilizer Request

DLAM would like to assist you and your lab in performing the best quality research. We have several core pieces of equipment available for research use. The following list describes each piece of equipment/service. For additional information, please contact Dr. Teresa Liberati or Andrea Willis in Research Core Services, Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine main office at (217)545-3053. HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER The Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine has the capability of performing on-site blood analysis. The VetScan HM2 by Abaxis is a fully automated instrument which performs complete blood

The Springfield Committee for Research Involving Human Subjects (SCRIHS) reviews all studies involving human subjects research. The research projects described below include studies approved by SCRIHS, or studies using de-identified data not requiring SCRIHS approval. References have been deleted for brevity. CORRELATES OF HEALTH LITERACY LEVELS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC AND SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS: A PILOT STUDY Investigators Dorcas Adaramola, MD (Medicine/Psychiatry resident) Obiora Onwuameze, MD Objectives: The objectives of this study are as follows: (1) To assess levels of functional

The Medical Library hosted a circus themed study break for students on March 2. In addition to guzzling coffee, students enjoyed hotdogs, peanuts, cupcakes decorated like popcorn, and other circus-themed snacks. A meeage on a dry-erase board asked students and staff what job they would most enjoy if they worked in a circus: the most common answer was trapeze artist.

The Ph.D. program in Pharmacology and Neuroscience provides an intensive year of didactic coursework, followed by development of a research project and immersion in a research experience. A foundation of coursework in Neuroscience and Pharmacology is coupled with electives in research methods, molecular biology and statistics. Students enroll in Pharmacology Seminar every spring and fall semester to provide experience in giving scientific presentations. There is a major emphasis on research, and most of the students’ time after the first year is devoted to development and completion of a

The Office of the Associate Dean for Research is located on SIU School of Medicine's Springfield Campus. ADR offices are located 801 N. Rutledge Street. Mailing Address: 801 N. Rutledge Street, PO Box 19616, Springfield, IL 62794-9616 Phone: 217-545-7936. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM. Office of the Associate Dean for Research Contact Donald S. Torry, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Research 217-545-7936 dtorry@siumed.edu Kristi Katcher ADR Staff and LACUC Administrator 217-545-7936 kkatcher@siumed.edu Todd Hammond Fiscal Officer, ADR 217-545-5644 thammond@siumed.edu

We encourage students with BA/BS or MA/MS degree in a biological or chemical science to apply to our Ph.D. program. Application Process 1. Submit an application online to the Southern Illinois University Graduate College at gradschool.siu.edu/apply a. Deadline submission date – February 15. b. See below for required supplemental materials 2. Submit the following items directly to gradschool.siu.edu/apply NOTE: Applicant name (Last, First) and assigned Dawg Tag number (generated when you create an account on the application website) MUST be on each submitted document. a. Non-refundable $65.00