The Department of Population Science and Policy (PSP) at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIU SOM) is a research and policy academic department dedicated to improving the health outcomes of the residents in central and southern Illinois. PSP works to understand the challenges of central and southern Illinois and provides innovative, sustainable solutions to improve health in their communities. Our Divisions Epidemiology and Biostatistics serve as a traditional academic research arm. It works to better understand the service region, gather and analyze data and publish work in

A collaborative master’s program in public health lab science gives SIU graduate students the experience and versatility to step into vital roles in U.S. laboratories.

A collaborative master’s program in public health lab science gives SIU graduate students the experience and versatility to step into vital roles in U.S. laboratories.

Dr. Ricardo Loret de Mola and Dr. Kanako Hayashi were honored with the award for the best poster at the 4 th European Congress on Endometriosis in Vienna, Austria. The poster entitled “Suppression of inflammatory responses in endometrial lesions by reducing the secretion of cytokines and chemokines” is the result of a collaborative effort between Dr. Loret de Mola a clinical expert in the field of reproductive endocrinology with a special interest in endometriosis and Dr. Hayashi, a discovery science researcher at the SIU Carbondale campus who has years of experience studying female

DUE DATE: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 The goal of the Near-Miss funding program is to support the improvement of grant applications submitted for Federal type funding but were not funded. These applications are reviewed by an ad hoc review committee appointed by the ADR. I. Eligibility Highlights SIUSM faculty member must be at the instructor/lecturer level (including Research or Clinical Assistant Professor) or above. Volunteer faculty members are not eligible. An applicant must have submitted an original grant application to an external organization and have received a critique at the time of

SIU School of Medicine authors published 22 articles in the past month that were added to PubMed. Display the 22 citations in PubMed

Alzheimer’s is a devastatingly progressive disease that robs our loved ones of their memories and personalities. Presently 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million. Early and accurate diagnosis could save up to $7.9 trillion in medical and care costs, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. There is increasing evidence that Alzheimer’s disease lies on a continuum with dynamic neurobiological and pathological symptoms. As the disease progresses, targeting specific therapeutic windows for intervention may give patients

Alzheimer’s is a devastatingly progressive disease that robs our loved ones of their memories and personalities. Presently 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million. Early and accurate diagnosis could save up to $7.9 trillion in medical and care costs, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. There is increasing evidence that Alzheimer’s disease lies on a continuum with dynamic neurobiological and pathological symptoms. As the disease progresses, targeting specific therapeutic windows for intervention may give patients

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Springfield) relies on the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program (CITI) to fulfill Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Training required for all personnel involved in federally funded research. Successful completion of Financial Conflict of Interest training is required before research personnel can engage in research activities. Once successfully completed, the training is good for four years. Automated renewal notices will alert you to when you must renew your training New employees must register and complete the CITI FCOI

All applications for external funding, letters of intent including budget information, and subcontracts/consortiums submitted from SIU School of Medicine must be reviewed and approved before submission through the ADR Office. To allow sufficient time for application review and approval, the following due dates must be adhered: Please send an initial notification of intent to apply for any mechanism and the funding agency guidelines as far in advance as possible, at the very least, 2 weeks prior to submission deadline. Forms due to the Grants Office by 8:00AM 2 weeks prior to the submission