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“My mother died of cancer when I was a teenager. At a very young age, I was determined to do something in this field,” said Bethanie Russell, who is among five college undergraduates chosen for a

Justin Darcy, a PhD student in the Department of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology, has been selected for a postdoctoral slot on Joslin Diabetes Center's NIH Training Grant. According

April 12, 2017 – Cells that typically grow in the lining of the uterus can emerge in other places in the abdominal cavity where they don’t belong, resulting in severe pain and infertility. The

Dr. Kathleen Campbell’s patented drug may prevent or reduce hearing loss Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Distinguished Scholar Kathleen Campbell, PhD, received the top honor from the

Ran lab to study tumor formation, spread Tumor cells use thin-walled lymphatic vessels to travel and spread in the human body. Once cancer spreads, a patient’s prognosis dims. SIU research scientist

Bartke lab to study temperature, metabolism Most of us go about our daily and nightly routines in a comfortable, room-temperature environment. Could lowering the thermostat help our bodies to run more

Carbondale lab to study genetics of disease The viral “Ice Bucket Challenge” that encouraged participants to raise money and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research has funded