Generosity as an art form
SIU School of Medicine’s 2025 Distinguished Donors of the Year are a remarkable couple whose unwavering generosity and passion have left a lasting imprint on the school and the region.
Advanced cancer care options close to home
Simmons Cancer Institute offers nearly a dozen clinical trials for different cancer types, including lung, breast, multiple myeloma and urothelial cancers.
Denim & Diamonds marks 25 years of improved cancer research and care
Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU is hosting its 25th annual Denim & Diamonds fundraising gala on Saturday, October 11.
White Coat Ceremony celebrates new SIU medical students
A White Coat Ceremony at SIU School of Medicine celebrated students beginning their pursuit of medical degrees to care for the people of Illinois and beyond.
Dr. Ruchika Goel honored with endowed chair in hematologic disorders
Dr. Ruchika Goel is the inaugural recipient of the O.H. Wesly Endowed Chair of Excellence in Hematologic Disorders. The investiture ceremony on August 26 honored both Goel’s remarkable career as a physician-scientist and the enduring legacy of Dr. Wesly, whose generosity made the endowment possible.
Dr. Ruchika Goel to be named Endowed Chair in Hematologic Disorders August 26
Dr. Ruchika Goel will be the inaugural recipient of the O.H. Wesly Endowed Chair of Excellence in Hematologic Disorders at SIU School of Medicine. The investiture ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. August 26, in the South Auditorium, 801 N. Rutledge St.
Alzheimer’s and cancer experts collaborate to study chemobrain
Research study will explore possible link with cytokine profiles, differences between men and women The Smith Alzheimer’s Center and Simmons Cancer Institute are teaming up to better understand the
Butterfly release to honor loved ones
Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at SIU Medicine will host its 17th Annual Butterfly Release at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 , in the Thomas Garden of Hope, Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter St
SCI offering skin cancer screenings May 20
Central Illinois residents are encouraged to register for a free skin cancer screening from 5 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine, 315 W. Carpenter St. in Springfield.