SIU Medicine scientist gets $445K grant for genetic research on devastating childhood cancer
A scientist at SIU School of Medicine in Carbondale will use a $445K federal grant to explore ways of turning off a genetic switch that allows a rare but devastating cancer to progress in children.
Students empowered from mission experience
As a child of immigrants from Jamaica, medical student Ashley-Ann Walker has always had an interest in global health. Read how she started SIU School of Medicine's Global Brigades chapter and spearheaded a mission trip to Panama in summer 2023.
SCI summer interns present research at Donor Appreciation Reception
Four young cancer researchers got to share the results of their summer internship studies on August 3 at Simmons Cancer Institute in Springfield.
Telehealth conference to share virtual care strategies August 30
Health care providers and staff using telehealth in their practices – or who would like to – will learn about the latest innovations and developments in this evolving branch of medical care at SIU Medicine’s 2023 Telehealth Conference on Wednesday, August 30. The all-day event can be attended virtually or in person at Memorial Learning Center’s MG Nelson Family Auditorium, 228 W. Miller St. in Springfield.
Durbin visits Simmons Cancer Institute to discuss nationwide shortage of cancer drugs
Senator Dick Durbin held a news conference at SIU's Simmons Cancer Institute to discuss the shortage of life-saving drugs for cancer patients. Last month, Durbin urged the FDA to use the agency’s authority to immediately address the ongoing shortage.
SIU Medicine's statement on Supreme Court Affirmative Action ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling Thursday that struck down college affirmative action programs. The Court issued rulings in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair
SIU Medicine alum begins NASA Mars mission
On June 25, Springfield emergency medicine physician and SIU School of Medicine alumnus Dr. Nathan Jones will begin a NASA mission that simulates living on Mars.
Neurosurgeon performs new robot-assisted brain procedure
When neurosurgeon Dr. Breck Jones of SIU Medicine performed a brain biopsy on a local patient earlier this month at Springfield Memorial Hospital, he had a new assistant helping guide him to the location of the suspected tumor – a robot.
A busy week in Nashville for SIU PA team members
SIU School of Medicine Physician Assistant program and the Doctor of Medical Science degree program teams experienced an exciting and eventful week in May. They made their presence known at the American Academy of Physicians Associates conference in Nashville, where alums, faculty and current students from both programs gathered.