From caregivers to physicians, researchers to patients and everyone in between, there is an entire community dedicated to helping those with Alzheimer's and related disorders, committed to find ways to slow and stop the progression of the disease. Through Mind Matters, the quarterly newsletter of the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer's Research and Treatment at SIU Medicine, we want to highlight the impactful stories and transformative work being done. We hope you find this newsletter enjoyable and informative. Thank you for reading and for your support!

Applications for the 2022 summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine are being accepted through March 7. Four positions will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified undergraduate college students who plan a career in medicine or research with a focus on cancer. Established in 2009, the paid internship program provides hands-on experience for college undergraduates. It is funded through Denim & Diamonds, the cancer institute’s annual gala to benefit cancer research, patient programs and needs of SCI’s patient

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

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

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.