The Pharmacology & Neuroscience Concentration located on the SIU School of Medicine campus in Springfield , offers advanced coursework and an intensive research experience leading to a PhD or thesis MS degree for those seeking careers in academia, industry, government and/or administration. A preference is given to those seeking a PhD. Areas of research include sensory processing, motor processing, circadian biology, neurodevelopmental disorders, pain, epilepsy, cancer, muscle physiology, memory, and drug addiction. While training depends on chosen areas of research, there are opportunities to

Four budding scientists presented their research to an audience of faculty, family and community supporters at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on August 1.

Four budding scientists presented their research to an audience of faculty, family and community supporters at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on August 1.

Four budding scientists presented their research to an audience of faculty, family and community supporters at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on August 1.

Four budding scientists presented their research to an audience of faculty, family and community supporters at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on August 1.

Four budding scientists presented their research to an audience of faculty, family and community supporters at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on August 1.

Four budding scientists presented their research to an audience of faculty, family and community supporters at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on August 1.

The Interdisciplinary Rotation is designed for students who have not decided which field of study they want to pursue for their graduate degree. This option allows high-achieving students the opportunity to explore multiple areas of research before choosing a Concentration to pursue a thesis MS or PhD degree. In the application, students can select the Carbondale campus for the Anatomy & Neurobiology; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; and Molecular & Integrative Physiology Concentrations, or the Springfield campus for the Cell Biology, Immunology & Cancer Biology and Pharmacology &

The MBBS Graduate Program offers financial assistance to graduate students through assistantships that include a stipend and a tuition waiver. Research assistantships are the most common, but some Concentrations offer Teaching assistantships. SIU also awards Fellowships on a competitive basis. Financial assistance depends on availability, the student’s qualifications and their academic status. Continued financial support is contingent upon the student’s satisfactory progress toward the degree and good academic standing. The non-thesis MS degrees in Biomedical Science and Pharmacology &