The nervous system is complex and we still understand relatively little about the cause of or how to treat many neuropsychiatric disorders, like Autism, addiction, or schizophrenia. The two goals of our lab are to 1) develop a more complete understanding of certain neurocircuits and 2) use that information to inform we view and assess environmental and genetic contributions to neuropsychiatric disease. We use inbred and transgenic rodent models to understand how neuronal function at a cellular level may specifically determine discrete aspects of innate and learned behaviors related to sensory

A combination of fish, leafy greens, and berries, this salad covers several essential food groups to provide a nutritious meal. All of these factors also provide a meal that falls directly within the MIND Diet, a diet that has shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, as well as provide other health benefits. Charlyn Ware, registered dietician at SIU Medicine, shows how to make the meal in the video below.

Smith Alzheimer's Center Director Erin Hascup, PhD sits down with WTAX's Joey McLaughlin to discuss Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. From how to spot early warning signs of dementia to how the Smith Alzheimer's Center is addressing Alzheimer's in the clinic, lab and community, Dr. Hascup discusses variety of topics surrounding Alzheimer's. News Radio 93.9 and AM1240 WTAX · Ask The Expert with Memorial Health 7/5

2023-2024 Stipends PGY1 = $61,760 PGY2 = $63,142 PGY3 = $64,231 PGY4 = $67,264 PGY5 = $70,120 PGY6 = $73,122 PGY7 = $76,036 PAID LEAVE (Vacation/Sick/Bereavement/Education) All trainees (residents and fellows) will be granted the following paid leave annually, however Specialty Board requirements may restrict all of the paid leave from being used per contract year. See specific program Leave Policy. 3 weeks of vacation 2 weeks of sick leave 1 week of educational leave 3 calendar days of bereavement leave PARENTAL, CAREGIVER OR MEDICAL LEAVE The resident may be permitted to take up to twelve