Busy biochemistry lab is mapping virus
A biochemistry laboratory at SIU School of Medicine is sequencing the genomes of SARS-CoV-2 viruses that cause COVID-19 to determine if distinct variants exist in different Illinois communities and
Institutional Memories
In the early ‘70s, Dean Richard Moy and recruiting officials had advertised for instructors at a new “medical school without walls.” The opportunity to create something original within the American
SIU Medicine enrolling patients for Parkinson’s disease clinical trial
SIU Medicine is recruiting patients with early-stage Parkinson’s disease to study a new drug that could become a potential treatment for the debilitating condition. Parkinson's disease (PD) is a
SIU Medicine Covid-19 Testing Locations in January
All SIU Medicine COVID-19 testing sites are closed December 23 – January 3 for the holidays. Testing resumes on January 4, 2021. SIU Medicine will continue COVID-19 testing for the Springfield
Sangita Basnet receives AWIMS Honor
Mother, Mentor & Medical Leader Sangita Basnet, MD, is a physician, a fighter, and a champion for those in need, both here and abroad. As professor and chief of pediatric critical care at SIU School
Aspects of a Learner | Matt Mannion
Preparing tomorrow’s physicians has been the central focus of SIU School of Medicine since its founding in 1970. Our progressive educational philosophy has helped to distinguish us from the other U.S
SIU's Top 5 Major Achievements in Medical Education
Here’s a look at the Top 5 education innovations that have put SIU at the forefront of medical education worldwide. SIU School of Medicine has been innovative from day one, striving to find better
SIU Medicine Covid-19 Testing Locations in December
SIU Medicine will continue COVID-19 testing for the Springfield community in December. All SIU Medicine COVID-19 testing sites are closed December 23 – January 3 for the holidays. Testing resumes on
SIU System report highlights health care, education and justice-related issues impacting Illinois veterans
Carbondale, IL – The Southern Illinois University System President’s Office released recommendations from its first Veteran’s Summit held last fall in Mt. Vernon. The two-day gathering of education