Jeffrey Parrilla-Carrero: Understanding addiction, one switch at a time
Jeffrey Parrilla-Carrero , PhD knows the face of addiction. As a boy in Puerto Rico, he watched his father battle alcohol use disorder, cycling through attempts to quit that ended in disappointment
Seed funding, strong roots: Two SIU researchers explore early clues to chronic conditions
2025 Spring Research Seed Grants launch projects on rheumatoid arthritis and balance disorders. Two early-stage research projects at SIU School of Medicine are taking on complex, chronic diseases that
SIU research is reshaping blood pressure care
At SIU School of Medicine, the story of hypertension research doesn’t begin in a distant lab. It begins in the clinic, often with a patient who has run out of options. A provider reviews the numbers
Local students explore cancer research in summer internship showcase
On a warm July evening, Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine welcomed a full house of families, mentors and supporters for its annual Summer Internship Presentation and Donor Appreciation
SIU Medicine sparks curiosity at Back-to-School Bash
At a time when backpacks are being filled and pencils are freshly sharpened, SIU Medicine graduate students and faculty offered something a little different at this year’s Back to School Bash: hands
Baby med school on steroids leads to hometown health care
For many aspiring medical professionals, the journey to becoming a physician can feel like navigating a complex maze. For Evan Beilfuss and Maci Burgener, their paths converged at SIU School of
Senator Durbin, SIU Medicine leaders express concerns about federal budget cuts
Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.
Science, scrutiny and staying power: Dr. Sophia Ran’s two decades of cancer research
The rules of scientific research have changed dramatically over the past two decades. Grants are more competitive. Expectations for rigor, repeatability and transparency are higher. And researchers
Finishing strong: 2020-25 Strategic Plan Progress Report
A new progress report has been published to outline the accomplishments that reflect the resilience, innovation and unwavering commitment of our entire SIU Medicine community.