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Veteran's Summit

Project Overview The Southern Illinois University System hosted a Veteran’s Summit on September 12-13, 2019 to address the unique challenges veterans in our region face in accessing healthcare, legal assistance and educational opportunities. The objective of the summit, held at the Mt. Vernon Armory, was to strengthen the rural healthcare infrastructure, legal support structure and the educational delivery system for veterans through the creation of strategic partnerships, and improved collaboration and communication among all system partners, veterans serving organizations, governmental
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Dermatology

Corrona Psoriasis (PSO) Registry

Active recruiting

The objective of the Corrona Psoriasis Registry is to create a national database of patients with psoriasis. Data collected will be used to study the  disease and to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications approved for the treatment of psoriasis.

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Mind Matters

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!
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Simmons Cancer Institute accepting research internship applications

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
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SIU Medicine scientist paves way for better diagnosis of endometriosis

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
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SIU Medicine scientist paves way for better diagnosis of endometriosis

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
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SIU Day of Giving

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
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SIU Day of Giving

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
Events

SIU Day of Giving

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
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