Joseph L. Cheatwood, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Rm 2068, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Phone Office: 618-453-1591 Laboratory: Research Focus: Neuronal mechanisms of functional recovery following stroke jcheatwood@siumed.edu Research Area: Neuroscience Summary: Medical students will receive an exposure to issues in Neuroscience research. Students will use a variety techniques including cell culture, microscopy, and behavioral analyses. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Cheng-Shu Li, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Room 2073, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Sci III, Room 2050, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-8910 Laboratory: 618-453-7161 Research Focus: Gustatory Physiology cli@siumed.edu Research Area: Gustatory physiology Summary: Medical students will receive training in single unit recording in the brain. Experience Needed: Anatomical and physiological experimental skills. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Joseph L. Cheatwood, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Rm 2068, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Phone Office: 618-453-1591 Laboratory: Research Focus: Neuronal mechanisms of functional recovery following stroke jcheatwood@siumed.edu
Research Area: Neuroscience Summary: Medical students will receive an exposure to issues in Neuroscience research. Students will use a variety techniques including cell culture, microscopy, and behavioral analyses. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Cheng-Shu Li, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Room 2073, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Sci III, Room 2050, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-8910 Laboratory: 618-453-7161 Research Focus: Gustatory Physiology cli@siumed.edu
Research Area: Gustatory physiology Summary: Medical students will receive training in single unit recording in the brain. Experience Needed: Anatomical and physiological experimental skills. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Ralph Glasser, M.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, Springfield Phone Office: 217-788-3790 Research Focus: Clinical Anesthesiology Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Tom Ala, M.D. Office Location: 751 N. Rutledge, Suite 3100, Springfield Laboratory Location: Memory & Aging Clinic, 751 Rutledge St., Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7200 Laboratory: 217-545-7200 Research Focus: Alzheimer Disease and Other Forms of Dementia tala@siumed.edu Research Area: Clinical research into all aspects of Alzheimer disease Summary: Clinical-neuropathological research using cases from the SIU Alzheimer Center brain bank. The objective will be for the student to design, implement, and write up a study for publication in a scientific journal. Student initiative, motivation, and diligence will be necessary. Research focus to be decided by the student. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Gregory J. Brewer, Ph.D. Office Location: Room 1269, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Laboratory Location: Room 1269, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-5230 Laboratory: 217-545-5731 Research Focus: Aging, Alzheimer Disease, Neuronal Network Bioengineering (separate) gbrewer@siumed.edu Research Area: Aging mitochondrial function in neurons in relation to Alzheimer disease; manipulating neuronal networks in 2D and 3D to understand neuronal coding; novel nutritional treatment for brain tumors Summary: Laboratory experiments will be conducted to advance the field in the above areas. Experience Needed: Prior lab experience helpful. Number of Students: 3 (one in each area) Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Larry Hughes, Ph.D. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3107, Springfield Laboratory Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3106, Springfield 801 North Rutledge, Room 1330, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7186 Laboratory: 217-545-7186 Research Focus: Aging, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Psychophysics and Statistics Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Tom Ala, M.D. Office Location: 751 N. Rutledge, Suite 3100, Springfield Laboratory Location: Memory & Aging Clinic, 751 Rutledge St., Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7200 Laboratory: 217-545-7200 Research Focus: Alzheimer Disease and Other Forms of Dementia tala@siumed.edu
Research Area: Clinical research into all aspects of Alzheimer disease Summary: Clinical-neuropathological research using cases from the SIU Alzheimer Center brain bank. The objective will be for the student to design, implement, and write up a study for publication in a scientific journal. Student initiative, motivation, and diligence will be necessary. Research focus to be decided by the student. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Gregory J. Brewer, Ph.D. Office Location: Room 1269, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Laboratory Location: Room 1269, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-5230 Laboratory: 217-545-5731 Research Focus: Aging, Alzheimer Disease, Neuronal Network Bioengineering (separate) gbrewer@siumed.edu
Research Area: Aging mitochondrial function in neurons in relation to Alzheimer disease; manipulating neuronal networks in 2D and 3D to understand neuronal coding; novel nutritional treatment for brain tumors Summary: Laboratory experiments will be conducted to advance the field in the above areas. Experience Needed: Prior lab experience helpful. Number of Students: 3 (one in each area) Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Larry Hughes, Ph.D. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3107, Springfield Laboratory Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3106, Springfield 801 North Rutledge, Room 1330, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7186 Laboratory: 217-545-7186 Research Focus: Aging, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Psychophysics and Statistics Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Blaine Bartholomew, Ph.D. Office Location: Neckers, Room 211, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Neckers Building, Room 202 or 207, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-6437 Laboratory: 618-453-6436 or 618-453-1132 Research Focus: Gene Regulation, Chromatin Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Sukesh R. Bhaumik, Ph.D. Office Location: Neckers, Room 287, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Lindegren Hall, Room 116, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-6479 Laboratory: 618-453-6435 Research Focus: Chromatin Structure, Transcription and Transcription-Coupled DNA Repair sbhaumik@siumed.edu Research Area: Eukaryotic gene regulation and DNA repair Summary: Our laboratory has a broad research interest in understanding the regulatory mechanisms of eukaryotic transcription and transcription-coupled DNA repair, using a variety of experimental approaches that involve molecular biological, biophysical, biochemical and genetic methodologies. We are also studying chromatin structure and its role in regulation of gene expression and DNA repair. Experience Needed: Research experience in biochemistry and molecular biology would be useful. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Ramesh Gupta, Ph.D. Office Location: Neckers, Room 210, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Neckers, Room 206, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-6466 Laboratory: 618-453-6493 Research Focus: Molecular Biology of Archaea (Archaebacteria), Transcription, RNA Processing rgupta@siumed.edu Research Area: Molecular biology of archaea Summary: Our research interests are mainly in the area of gene regulation in archaea (archaebacteria). Archaea are one of the three domains of life; the other two being Bacteria (eubacteria) and Eukarya (eukaryotes). Archaea include methanogens (producing methane), extreme halophiles (growing in two molar to nearly saturated salt concentrations), thermophiles and hyperthermophiles (growing at 65 to 106 degrees C), acidophiles, alkaliphiles, etc. Archaea, like Bacteria, are prokaryotic in organization, but show similarities to several components of the eukaryotic replication, transcription and translation systems. Emphasis of our research is on the study of transcription and post-transcriptional processing of transfer RNAs (tRNAs) in the halophilic and thermophilic archaea. Transcriptional promoters in archaea, are somewhat similar to the eukaryotic promoters, especially to the RNA polymerase II promoters. Splicing of introns in archaeal tRNAs is protein-enzyme based, involving at least an endonuclease and a ligase. This is also the case for the splicing of tRNA-introns in the eukaryotes. There are two different mechanisms of the litigation of fRNA exons in the eukaryotes; an animal type and a yeast type. We have determined that the mechanism of ligation of exons in the archaea shows some similarities to the animal type mechanism. Experience Needed: Some research experience in the area of molecular biology and/or biochemistry is needed. Number of students: 1-2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Piroska Huvos, Ph.D. Office Location: Neckers, Room 210, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-6469 Research Area: Analysis of genome reorganization during evolution and in pathological states Summary: Tetrahymena, a ciliated protozoan that undergoes extensive programmed genome deletions during development, is used as a model. We are attempting to identify changes in the DNA that interfere with developmental deletions using comparisons among different strains and species of Tetrahymena. The general experimental strategy starts with exploratory characterization of a region where a developmentally eliminated sequence occurs, to detect possible polymorphisms. If a polymorphism is found in a strain, the DNA fragment of interest is produced on a large scale, usually cloned, and then analyzed by restriction digestion and sequencing. These steps are well suited for introducing students to basic ideas and techniques used in molecular biology. An integral part of the work is the analysis of these sequences. This includes the assembly and reconciliation of the sequence, and its comparison with existing data using web tools. In addition, students can spend some time on literature and data base searches on DNA rearrangements in human disease. Possible areas for the searches are the occurrence of small deletions in malignances. Experience Needed: Some experience in a molecular biology or microbiology laboratory. Previous experience is not absolutely essential, especially if the person would like to be introduced to general concepts and methodology used in molecular biology. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Eric C. Niederhoffer, Ph.D. Office Location: Lindegren Hall, Room 112, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Lindegren Hall, Room 112, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-6467 Research Focus: Metallobiology: Structure and Function of Metal Ion Containing Macromolecules eniederhoffer@siumed.edu Research Area: Metallobiology Summary: Medical students will receive training in metallobiology and will use a variety of applications to prepare internet-based resources. Experience Needed: Computer experience would be useful. Motivation to learn is more important. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Rod Weilbaecher, Ph.D. Office Location: Neckers, Room 215, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Neckers, Room 209, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1334 Laboratory: 618-453-5004 Research Focus: Metallobiology: Regulation of Telomere Replication and End-Protection rweilbaecher@siumed.edu Research Area: Biochemical and molecular genetic analysis of telomerase and telomere binding proteins Summary: Medical students will receive training in molecular, genetic, and biochemical techniques to study the structure and function of telomeres. Experience Needed: Preferably molecular biology or biochemistry experience. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Blaine Bartholomew, Ph.D. Office Location: Neckers, Room 211, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Neckers Building, Room 202 or 207, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-6437 Laboratory: 618-453-6436 or 618-453-1132 Research Focus: Gene Regulation, Chromatin Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Sukesh R. Bhaumik, Ph.D. Office Location: Neckers, Room 287, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Lindegren Hall, Room 116, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-6479 Laboratory: 618-453-6435 Research Focus: Chromatin Structure, Transcription and Transcription-Coupled DNA Repair sbhaumik@siumed.edu
Research Area: Eukaryotic gene regulation and DNA repair Summary: Our laboratory has a broad research interest in understanding the regulatory mechanisms of eukaryotic transcription and transcription-coupled DNA repair, using a variety of experimental approaches that involve molecular biological, biophysical, biochemical and genetic methodologies. We are also studying chromatin structure and its role in regulation of gene expression and DNA repair. Experience Needed: Research experience in biochemistry and molecular biology would be useful. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Ramesh Gupta, Ph.D. Office Location: Neckers, Room 210, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Neckers, Room 206, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-6466 Laboratory: 618-453-6493 Research Focus: Molecular Biology of Archaea (Archaebacteria), Transcription, RNA Processing rgupta@siumed.edu
Research Area: Molecular biology of archaea Summary: Our research interests are mainly in the area of gene regulation in archaea (archaebacteria). Archaea are one of the three domains of life; the other two being Bacteria (eubacteria) and Eukarya (eukaryotes). Archaea include methanogens (producing methane), extreme halophiles (growing in two molar to nearly saturated salt concentrations), thermophiles and hyperthermophiles (growing at 65 to 106 degrees C), acidophiles, alkaliphiles, etc. Archaea, like Bacteria, are prokaryotic in organization, but show similarities to several components of the eukaryotic replication, transcription and translation systems.
Emphasis of our research is on the study of transcription and post-transcriptional processing of transfer RNAs (tRNAs) in the halophilic and thermophilic archaea. Transcriptional promoters in archaea, are somewhat similar to the eukaryotic promoters, especially to the RNA polymerase II promoters. Splicing of introns in archaeal tRNAs is protein-enzyme based, involving at least an endonuclease and a ligase. This is also the case for the splicing of tRNA-introns in the eukaryotes. There are two different mechanisms of the litigation of fRNA exons in the eukaryotes; an animal type and a yeast type. We have determined that the mechanism of ligation of exons in the archaea shows some similarities to the animal type mechanism. Experience Needed: Some research experience in the area of molecular biology and/or biochemistry is needed. Number of students: 1-2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Piroska Huvos, Ph.D. Office Location: Neckers, Room 210, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-6469 Research Area: Analysis of genome reorganization during evolution and in pathological states
Summary: Tetrahymena, a ciliated protozoan that undergoes extensive programmed genome deletions during development, is used as a model. We are attempting to identify changes in the DNA that interfere with developmental deletions using comparisons among different strains and species of Tetrahymena.
The general experimental strategy starts with exploratory characterization of a region where a developmentally eliminated sequence occurs, to detect possible polymorphisms. If a polymorphism is found in a strain, the DNA fragment of interest is produced on a large scale, usually cloned, and then analyzed by restriction digestion and sequencing. These steps are well suited for introducing students to basic ideas and techniques used in molecular biology. An integral part of the work is the analysis of these sequences. This includes the assembly and reconciliation of the sequence, and its comparison with existing data using web tools.
In addition, students can spend some time on literature and data base searches on DNA rearrangements in human disease. Possible areas for the searches are the occurrence of small deletions in malignances. Experience Needed: Some experience in a molecular biology or microbiology laboratory. Previous experience is not absolutely essential, especially if the person would like to be introduced to general concepts and methodology used in molecular biology. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Eric C. Niederhoffer, Ph.D. Office Location: Lindegren Hall, Room 112, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Lindegren Hall, Room 112, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-6467 Research Focus: Metallobiology: Structure and Function of Metal Ion Containing Macromolecules eniederhoffer@siumed.edu
Research Area: Metallobiology Summary: Medical students will receive training in metallobiology and will use a variety of applications to prepare internet-based resources. Experience Needed: Computer experience would be useful. Motivation to learn is more important. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Rod Weilbaecher, Ph.D. Office Location: Neckers, Room 215, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Neckers, Room 209, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1334 Laboratory: 618-453-5004 Research Focus: Metallobiology: Regulation of Telomere Replication and End-Protection rweilbaecher@siumed.edu
Research Area: Biochemical and molecular genetic analysis of telomerase and telomere binding proteins Summary: Medical students will receive training in molecular, genetic, and biochemical techniques to study the structure and function of telomeres. Experience Needed: Preferably molecular biology or biochemistry experience. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
J. M. Craig, Ph.D. Office Location: Clinical Ethics Center - Memorial Medical Center 200 W. Dodge - Room Medical Arts Building 222, Springfield Laboratory Location: Clinical Ethics Center - Memorial Medical Center 200 W. Dodge - Room Medical Arts Building 222, Springfield Phone Office: 217-757-2353 Laboratory: 217-757-2353 Research Focus: Ethical Issues in Medicine, Bio-science or Public Health. Research needs will depend on current center projects. jcraig@siumed.edu Experience Needed: Computer experience would be useful. Motivation to learn is more important. Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Jonathan dela Cruz, M.D. Office Location: A385 Memorial Medical Center, Springfield Laboratory Location: N/A Phone Office: 217-545-4371 Laboratory: N/A Research Focus: Emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine clinical, operational, and educational research. Also research opportunities in EMS, health policy, and rural medicine. jdelacruz@siumed.edu Research Area: Emergency medicine Summary: The Division of Emergency Medicine at SIU-SOM has many on going projects. We have many faculty members with research interests in emergency medicine (adult and pediatric) clinical research, emergency department operations research, education/curriculum research, EMS research, health policy research, and rural medicine research. Please contact the research chair at jdelacruz@siumed.edu who can help coordinate your interests/project with the appropriate research faculty. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 10 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Jonathan dela Cruz, M.D. Office Location: A385 Memorial Medical Center, Springfield Laboratory Location: N/A Phone Office: 217-545-4371 Laboratory: N/A Research Focus: Emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine clinical, operational, and educational research. Also research opportunities in EMS, health policy, and rural medicine. jdelacruz@siumed.edu
Research Area: Emergency medicine Summary: The Division of Emergency Medicine at SIU-SOM has many on going projects. We have many faculty members with research interests in emergency medicine (adult and pediatric) clinical research, emergency department operations research, education/curriculum research, EMS research, health policy research, and rural medicine research. Please contact the research chair at jdelacruz@siumed.edu who can help coordinate your interests/project with the appropriate research faculty. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 10 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Lisabeth DiLalla, Ph.D. Office Location: Lindegren Hall, Room 210A, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Science II, Room 224 and 243, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1855 Laboratory: 618-453-5206 and 618-453-1397 Research Focus: Child Development, Early Aggression, Behavior Genetics ldilalla@siumed.edu Research Area: Behavioral genetic analyses of infant and preschool twins' behaviors Summary: Videotaped behavioral data and some genotype data are available for analysis. The data include infant/mother interactions and 5-year-old peer play interactions. The use of twins allows estimation of genetic and environmental influences on the ways that children behave. A research project could entail behavioral coding of the videotaped behaviors or use of already-coded behaviors. Behaviors that might be of interest to study include but are not limited to: mother-infant interaction, maternal teaching styles, peer aggressive play, peer cooperative play, peer compliance or noncompliance. Other options also might be available with related data from this project, depending on the individual student's interests. Experience Needed: Statistics course or experience working with a statistical package such as SPSS. Number of Students: 1-2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Robert Ewart, M.D. Office Location: 520 N. 4th, Springfield Phone Office: 217-757-8137 Research Focus: Screening Tests Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Wiley D. Jenkins, Ph.D., MPH. Office Location: 913 N. Rutledge St., Room 1025, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8717 Research Focus: Sexually transmitted disease epidemiology and interventions; public and population health; infectious disease epidemiology wjenkins@siumed.edu Research Area: Public health Summary: Medical students have different options in which to receive experience. Dr. Jenkins is involved in researching community-level STD interventions. There may be opportunities to work with the Sangamon County Health Department and Illinois Department of Public Health. Other academic projects may be developed in accordance with the student’s interest and talents. Experience Needed: Familiarity with basic biostatistical terms and methods and public health principles. Number of Students: 2-4 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Sandra L. Shea, Ph.D. Office Location: Lindegren 111, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1589 Research Focus: Women's College Major and Career Choices in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Kyaw Naing, M.D., Ph.D. Office Location: 305 W. Jackson, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-536-6621 Research Focus: Behavioral Science, Health Education, Public Health Department: Family and Community Medicine Office: 201 West Jackson St., Carbondale knaing@siumed.edu Research Area: Public health Summary: Research in the public health arena especially dealing with the behavioral and psychosocial aspects of health promotion Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Lisabeth DiLalla, Ph.D. Office Location: Lindegren Hall, Room 210A, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Science II, Room 224 and 243, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1855 Laboratory: 618-453-5206 and 618-453-1397 Research Focus: Child Development, Early Aggression, Behavior Genetics ldilalla@siumed.edu
Research Area: Behavioral genetic analyses of infant and preschool twins' behaviors Summary: Videotaped behavioral data and some genotype data are available for analysis. The data include infant/mother interactions and 5-year-old peer play interactions. The use of twins allows estimation of genetic and environmental influences on the ways that children behave. A research project could entail behavioral coding of the videotaped behaviors or use of already-coded behaviors. Behaviors that might be of interest to study include but are not limited to: mother-infant interaction, maternal teaching styles, peer aggressive play, peer cooperative play, peer compliance or noncompliance. Other options also might be available with related data from this project, depending on the individual student's interests. Experience Needed: Statistics course or experience working with a statistical package such as SPSS. Number of Students: 1-2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Robert Ewart, M.D. Office Location: 520 N. 4th, Springfield Phone Office: 217-757-8137 Research Focus: Screening Tests Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Wiley D. Jenkins, Ph.D., MPH. Office Location: 913 N. Rutledge St., Room 1025, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8717 Research Focus: Sexually transmitted disease epidemiology and interventions; public and population health; infectious disease epidemiology wjenkins@siumed.edu
Research Area: Public health Summary: Medical students have different options in which to receive experience. Dr. Jenkins is involved in researching community-level STD interventions. There may be opportunities to work with the Sangamon County Health Department and Illinois Department of Public Health. Other academic projects may be developed in accordance with the student’s interest and talents. Experience Needed: Familiarity with basic biostatistical terms and methods and public health principles. Number of Students: 2-4 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Sandra L. Shea, Ph.D. Office Location: Lindegren 111, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1589 Research Focus: Women's College Major and Career Choices in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Kyaw Naing, M.D., Ph.D. Office Location: 305 W. Jackson, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-536-6621 Research Focus: Behavioral Science, Health Education, Public Health Department: Family and Community Medicine Office: 201 West Jackson St., Carbondale knaing@siumed.edu
Research Area: Public health Summary: Research in the public health arena especially dealing with the behavioral and psychosocial aspects of health promotion Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
M. Haitham Bakir, M.D., FLLP Office Location: 701 N. 1st, Room D434, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0187 Research Focus: Asthma Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Kathy Bottum, M.D., Ph.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, Room 492A, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3354, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4234 Laboratory: 217-545-6556 Research Focus: Mechanisms of Protection from Excitotoxicity in Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Neurons kbottum@siumed.edu Research Area: Neuroscience Summary: Molecular biology techniques will be used in cell culture to explore important genes and proteins involved in providing protection from excitotoxicity in neurons. Experience Needed: No experience required. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Mark Francis, M.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D424, Springfield Laboratory Location: Springfield Combined Laboratory Facility Phone Office: 217-545-0184 Laboratory: 217-545-0184 Research Focus: Interactions Between HIV and IFN-a in Monocytes, ß Cell Activation, Immunologic Aspects of Most Any Medical Problem Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Maureen Francis, M.D. Office Location: MMC - D417, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0170 Research Focus: Project Looking at the Role of CXR in Outpatient Community Acquired Pneumonia, Warfarin Use in Chronic A Fib Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Stuart Frank, M.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D402, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0185 Research Focus: Lipid Abnormalities, Electrocardiography Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Janak Koirala, M.D., M.P.H., FACP Office Location: Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Memorial Medical Center Building (701 N. First Street), Room A-486, Springfield Laboratory Location: Room 2522, SCLF, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0181 Laboratory: 217-545-6441, 545-9491 (research coordinator) Research Focus: Immune Reconstitution in HIV Patient (lab), Clinical Research Related to HIV, HCV, Traveler's Health jkoirala@siumed.edu Research Area: Infectious diseases Summary: Medical students will receive training in the area of infectious disease and/or epidemiology research. Experience Needed: A desire to learn. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Nancy Khardori, M.D., F.A.C.P. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, A4-78, Springfield Laboratory Location: Springfield Combined Laboratory Facility Phone Office: 217-545-0181 Laboratory: 217-545-7801 Research Focus: Adherence of Bacteria and Fungi to Prosthetic Devices; In Vitro and In Vivo Activity of New Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Romesh Khardori, M.B., M.D. Office Location: 800 North Rutledge, Room D-4, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0166 Research Focus: Neuroendocrinology/Growth and Developmental Disorders Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Sherry Robinson, Ph.D., RNCS Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D417, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-5559 Research Focus: Nursing Home Care, Maintenance of Functional Status in the Elderly Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
M. Haitham Bakir, M.D., FLLP Office Location: 701 N. 1st, Room D434, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0187 Research Focus: Asthma Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Kathy Bottum, M.D., Ph.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, Room 492A, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3354, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4234 Laboratory: 217-545-6556 Research Focus: Mechanisms of Protection from Excitotoxicity in Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Neurons kbottum@siumed.edu
Research Area: Neuroscience Summary: Molecular biology techniques will be used in cell culture to explore important genes and proteins involved in providing protection from excitotoxicity in neurons. Experience Needed: No experience required. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Mark Francis, M.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D424, Springfield Laboratory Location: Springfield Combined Laboratory Facility Phone Office: 217-545-0184 Laboratory: 217-545-0184 Research Focus: Interactions Between HIV and IFN-a in Monocytes, ß Cell Activation, Immunologic Aspects of Most Any Medical Problem Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Maureen Francis, M.D. Office Location: MMC - D417, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0170 Research Focus: Project Looking at the Role of CXR in Outpatient Community Acquired Pneumonia, Warfarin Use in Chronic A Fib Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Stuart Frank, M.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D402, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0185 Research Focus: Lipid Abnormalities, Electrocardiography Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Janak Koirala, M.D., M.P.H., FACP Office Location: Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Memorial Medical Center Building (701 N. First Street), Room A-486, Springfield Laboratory Location: Room 2522, SCLF, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0181 Laboratory: 217-545-6441, 545-9491 (research coordinator) Research Focus: Immune Reconstitution in HIV Patient (lab), Clinical Research Related to HIV, HCV, Traveler's Health jkoirala@siumed.edu
Research Area: Infectious diseases Summary: Medical students will receive training in the area of infectious disease and/or epidemiology research. Experience Needed: A desire to learn. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Nancy Khardori, M.D., F.A.C.P. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, A4-78, Springfield Laboratory Location: Springfield Combined Laboratory Facility Phone Office: 217-545-0181 Laboratory: 217-545-7801 Research Focus: Adherence of Bacteria and Fungi to Prosthetic Devices; In Vitro and In Vivo Activity of New Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Romesh Khardori, M.B., M.D. Office Location: 800 North Rutledge, Room D-4, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0166 Research Focus: Neuroendocrinology/Growth and Developmental Disorders Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Sherry Robinson, Ph.D., RNCS Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D417, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-5559 Research Focus: Nursing Home Care, Maintenance of Functional Status in the Elderly Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Anna T. Cianciolo, Ph.D. Office Location: 913 N Rutledge St., Room 1233, Springfield Laboratory Location: 913 N Rutledge St., Room 1233, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0123 Laboratory: 217-545-0123 Research Focus: Improving the effectiveness of small-group collaborative learning acianciolo@siumed.edu Research Area: Medical education Summary: Medical students will receive training in the application of behavioral science to instructional design and performance assessment in academic medicine. Experience Needed: Background in the social sciences and introductory statistics would be useful. Intellectual curiosity is essential. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Heeyoung Han, Ph.D. Office Location: 913 N Rutledge St., Room 1220, Springfield Laboratory Location: 913 N Rutledge St., Room 1220, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8536 Laboratory: 217-545-8536 Research Focus: Utilizing technology for learning and performance hhan@siumed.edu Research Area: Educational Technology in Medical Education Summary: Medical students will be involved in educational technology research projects based on their own interests including e-learning, online learning, multimedia, or EHR/EMR. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Debra L. Klamen, M.D., MHPE Office Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Rm 3050, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Rm 3050, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7932 Laboratory: 217-545-7932 Research Focus: Medical Education, Particularly the Areas of Clinical Performance Assessment and Curriculum Development dklamen@siumed.edu Research Area: Medical education Summary: Medical students will be involved in the on-going research projects in these areas. Students may be involved in observing and rating clinical performance, developing new medical school curricula, and developing new assessment methodologies. Experience Needed: None, other than an interest in medical education research. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Anna T. Cianciolo, Ph.D. Office Location: 913 N Rutledge St., Room 1233, Springfield Laboratory Location: 913 N Rutledge St., Room 1233, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0123 Laboratory: 217-545-0123 Research Focus: Improving the effectiveness of small-group collaborative learning acianciolo@siumed.edu
Research Area: Medical education Summary: Medical students will receive training in the application of behavioral science to instructional design and performance assessment in academic medicine. Experience Needed: Background in the social sciences and introductory statistics would be useful. Intellectual curiosity is essential. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Heeyoung Han, Ph.D. Office Location: 913 N Rutledge St., Room 1220, Springfield Laboratory Location: 913 N Rutledge St., Room 1220, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8536 Laboratory: 217-545-8536 Research Focus: Utilizing technology for learning and performance hhan@siumed.edu
Research Area: Educational Technology in Medical Education Summary: Medical students will be involved in educational technology research projects based on their own interests including e-learning, online learning, multimedia, or EHR/EMR. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Debra L. Klamen, M.D., MHPE Office Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Rm 3050, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Rm 3050, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7932 Laboratory: 217-545-7932 Research Focus: Medical Education, Particularly the Areas of Clinical Performance Assessment and Curriculum Development dklamen@siumed.edu
Research Area: Medical education Summary: Medical students will be involved in the on-going research projects in these areas. Students may be involved in observing and rating clinical performance, developing new medical school curricula, and developing new assessment methodologies. Experience Needed: None, other than an interest in medical education research. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Gregory J. Brewer, Ph.D. Office Location: Room 1269, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Laboratory Location: Room 1269, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-5230 Laboratory: 217-545-5731 Research Focus: Aging, Alzheimer Disease, Neuronal Network Bioengineering (separate), Brain Cancer gbrewer@siumed.edu Research Area: Aging mitochondrial function in neurons in relation to Alzheimer disease; manipulating neuronal networks in 2D and 3D to understand neuronal coding; novel nutritional treatment for brain tumors Summary: Laboratory experiments will be conducted to advance the field in the above areas. Experience Needed: Prior lab experience helpful. Number of Students: 3 (one in each area) Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Deliang Cao, M.D., Ph.D. Office Location: 913 N. Rutledge Street, Springfield Laboratory Location: 911 N. Rutledge Street, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-9703 Laboratory: 217-545-9712 Research Focus: Tumor Cell Biology, Lipid Metabolism, DNA Damage, and Experimental Therapeutics dcao@siumed.edu Research Area: Molecular oncology Summary: It’s a bench top experimental study. Students will obtain direct knowledge and experience in cancer biology and therapy. Experience Needed: Previous experience not necessary, but motivation required. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Edward Gershburg, Ph. D. Office Location: 825 N. Rutledge Room 2620, Springfield Laboratory Location: 825 N. Rutledge Room 2618, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-1139 Laboratory: 217-545-1139 Research Focus: Virology: Structure and Functions of Epstein-Barr Virus Proteins egershburg@siumed.edu Research Area: Virology Summary: Medical students will receive training in virology using molecular and cell biology techniques. Experience Needed: Molecular biology and cell culture techniques would be useful. Motivation to learn is more important. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Daotai Nie, Ph.D. Office Location: 913 N. Rutledge St. Room 1029, Springfield Laboratory Location: 911 N. Rutledge St. Room 1315 and 1329, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-9702 Laboratory: 217-:545-9717 and 217-545-1329 Research Focus: Cancer biology and drug resistance: Lipid regulation of cancer progression and metastasis, tumor suppressor, and mechanism of cancer drug resistance dnie@siumed.edu Research Area: Cancer biology and drug development Summary: Medical students will receive training in cancer biology and will use cellular, molecular, and biochemical technologies and animal models. Experience Needed: College levels of chemistry and cell biology are preferred. Strong interests and motivation in cancer research are needed. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Sophia Ran, Ph.D. Office Location: 911 N. Rutledge St. Room 1310C, Springfield Laboratory Location: 911 N. Rutledge St. Room 1348, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7026 Laboratory: 217-545-7332 Research Focus: Formation of the Tumor Blood and Lymphatic Vessels and Their Role in Metastatic Spread of Breast Cancer sran@siumed.edu Research Area: Tumor angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis Summary: Students will receive training in culturing malignant and endothelial cells in vitro and analyzing factors secreted from these cells that induce angiogenesis in vivo. Experience Needed: Prior experience in a research lab or tissue culture facility is desirable but not absolutely indispensable. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Donald Torry, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3333, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3354, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2181 Laboratory: 217-545-2216 Research Focus: Cell Biology of Human Placenta, Pregnancy Complications, Angiogenesis dtorry@siumed.edu Research Area: Pregnancy Summary: Student will receive training in molecular and cellular techniques to analyze gene expression and cell function of human placenta in normal and/or pathological conditions of pregnancy. Experience Needed: Prior cell culture experience helpful; student initiative, motivation, and diligence required. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Andy Wilber, Ph.D. Laboratory Location: 911 N. Rutledge, Room 1329, Springfield Phone Laboratory: 217-545-8098 (Fax: 217-545-6823) Research Focus: Cancer of the Prostate, Kidney, and Bladder awilber@siumed.edu Research Area: Cancer biology Summary: Medical students will receive training in molecular biology and cell biology in an effort to better understand the cause and treatment of urologic cancers. Experience Needed: Basic knowledge of molecular biology and cell culture techniques would be helpful, but is not mandatory. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Gregory J. Brewer, Ph.D. Office Location: Room 1269, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Laboratory Location: Room 1269, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-5230 Laboratory: 217-545-5731 Research Focus: Aging, Alzheimer Disease, Neuronal Network Bioengineering (separate), Brain Cancer gbrewer@siumed.edu
Deliang Cao, M.D., Ph.D. Office Location: 913 N. Rutledge Street, Springfield Laboratory Location: 911 N. Rutledge Street, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-9703 Laboratory: 217-545-9712 Research Focus: Tumor Cell Biology, Lipid Metabolism, DNA Damage, and Experimental Therapeutics dcao@siumed.edu
Research Area: Molecular oncology Summary: It’s a bench top experimental study. Students will obtain direct knowledge and experience in cancer biology and therapy. Experience Needed: Previous experience not necessary, but motivation required. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Edward Gershburg, Ph. D. Office Location: 825 N. Rutledge Room 2620, Springfield Laboratory Location: 825 N. Rutledge Room 2618, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-1139 Laboratory: 217-545-1139 Research Focus: Virology: Structure and Functions of Epstein-Barr Virus Proteins egershburg@siumed.edu
Research Area: Virology Summary: Medical students will receive training in virology using molecular and cell biology techniques. Experience Needed: Molecular biology and cell culture techniques would be useful. Motivation to learn is more important. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Daotai Nie, Ph.D. Office Location: 913 N. Rutledge St. Room 1029, Springfield Laboratory Location: 911 N. Rutledge St. Room 1315 and 1329, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-9702 Laboratory: 217-:545-9717 and 217-545-1329 Research Focus: Cancer biology and drug resistance: Lipid regulation of cancer progression and metastasis, tumor suppressor, and mechanism of cancer drug resistance dnie@siumed.edu
Research Area: Cancer biology and drug development Summary: Medical students will receive training in cancer biology and will use cellular, molecular, and biochemical technologies and animal models. Experience Needed: College levels of chemistry and cell biology are preferred. Strong interests and motivation in cancer research are needed. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Sophia Ran, Ph.D. Office Location: 911 N. Rutledge St. Room 1310C, Springfield Laboratory Location: 911 N. Rutledge St. Room 1348, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7026 Laboratory: 217-545-7332 Research Focus: Formation of the Tumor Blood and Lymphatic Vessels and Their Role in Metastatic Spread of Breast Cancer sran@siumed.edu
Research Area: Tumor angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis Summary: Students will receive training in culturing malignant and endothelial cells in vitro and analyzing factors secreted from these cells that induce angiogenesis in vivo. Experience Needed: Prior experience in a research lab or tissue culture facility is desirable but not absolutely indispensable. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Donald Torry, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3333, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3354, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2181 Laboratory: 217-545-2216 Research Focus: Cell Biology of Human Placenta, Pregnancy Complications, Angiogenesis dtorry@siumed.edu
Research Area: Pregnancy Summary: Student will receive training in molecular and cellular techniques to analyze gene expression and cell function of human placenta in normal and/or pathological conditions of pregnancy. Experience Needed: Prior cell culture experience helpful; student initiative, motivation, and diligence required. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Andy Wilber, Ph.D. Laboratory Location: 911 N. Rutledge, Room 1329, Springfield Phone Laboratory: 217-545-8098 (Fax: 217-545-6823) Research Focus: Cancer of the Prostate, Kidney, and Bladder awilber@siumed.edu
Research Area: Cancer biology Summary: Medical students will receive training in molecular biology and cell biology in an effort to better understand the cause and treatment of urologic cancers. Experience Needed: Basic knowledge of molecular biology and cell culture techniques would be helpful, but is not mandatory. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
K. Harirama Acharya, M.D. Office Location: MMC, Springfield Phone: 217-545-5175 Research Focus: None Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Tom Ala, M.D. Office Location: 751 N. Rutledge, Suite 3100, Springfield Laboratory Location: Memory & Aging Clinic, 751 Rutledge St., Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7200 Laboratory: 217-545-7200 Research Focus: Alzheimer Disease and Other Forms of Dementia tala@siumed.edu Research Area: Clinical research into all aspects of Alzheimer disease Summary: Clinical-neuropathological research using cases from the SIU Alzheimer Center brain bank. The objective will be for the student to design, implement, and write up a study for publication in a scientific journal. Student initiative, motivation, and diligence will be necessary. Research focus to be decided by the student. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Gregory J. Brewer, Ph.D. Office Location: Room 1269, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Laboratory Location: Room 1269, 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-5230 Laboratory: 217-545-5731 Research Focus: Aging, Alzheimer Disease, Neuronal Network Bioengineering (separate) gbrewer@siumed.edu Research Area: Aging mitochondrial function in neurons in relation to Alzheimer disease; manipulating neuronal networks in 2D and 3D to understand neuronal coding; novel nutritional treatment for brain tumors Summary: Laboratory experiments will be conducted to advance the field in the above areas. Experience Needed: Prior lab experience helpful. Number of Students: 3 (one in each area) Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Rodger J. Elble, M.D., Ph.D. Office Location: 751 N. Rutledge, Room 3100, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Room 4329, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7182 (Brenda, Dr. Elble's secy) Laboratory: 217-545-0895 Research Focus: Movement Disorders and Motor Control with Special Emphasis on Tremor and Gait Disorders. Dementia Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes M. Steven Evans, M.D. Office Location: 800 North Rutledge, Room C402, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 461, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-5175 Laboratory: 217-545-2714 Research Focus: Long-term Potentiation, Epilepsy, Aging in the CNS Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Larry Hughes, Ph.D. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3107, Springfield Laboratory Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3106 Springfield 801 North Rutledge, Room 1330, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7186 Laboratory: 217-545-7186 Research Focus: Aging, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Psychophysics and Statistics Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Michael R. Pranzatelli, M.D. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3402, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 Building, Room 2359, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7635 Laboratory: 217-545-6523 Research Focus: Basis of Childhood Autoimmune Neurological Disorders, Especially in Association with Neuroblastoma mpranzatelli@siumed.edu Research Area: Neuroimmunology Summary: We have identified B-cell and T-cell subset abnormalities in cerebrospinal fluid as biomarkers of disease activity. These data are used in clinical drug trials of innovative selective immunotherapy. Visit our website: www.omsusa.org. Experience Needed: Computer experience. For lab project, prior research experience preferred. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Sharon Anderson Renier, MPH Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, Room 402, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4295 Research Focus: Epidemiology, Public Health, Chronic Disease Surveillance Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
K. Harirama Acharya, M.D. Office Location: MMC, Springfield Phone: 217-545-5175 Research Focus: None Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Rodger J. Elble, M.D., Ph.D. Office Location: 751 N. Rutledge, Room 3100, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Room 4329, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7182 (Brenda, Dr. Elble's secy) Laboratory: 217-545-0895 Research Focus: Movement Disorders and Motor Control with Special Emphasis on Tremor and Gait Disorders. Dementia Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
M. Steven Evans, M.D. Office Location: 800 North Rutledge, Room C402, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 461, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-5175 Laboratory: 217-545-2714 Research Focus: Long-term Potentiation, Epilepsy, Aging in the CNS Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Larry Hughes, Ph.D. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3107, Springfield Laboratory Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3106 Springfield 801 North Rutledge, Room 1330, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7186 Laboratory: 217-545-7186 Research Focus: Aging, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Psychophysics and Statistics Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Michael R. Pranzatelli, M.D. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3402, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 Building, Room 2359, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7635 Laboratory: 217-545-6523 Research Focus: Basis of Childhood Autoimmune Neurological Disorders, Especially in Association with Neuroblastoma mpranzatelli@siumed.edu
Research Area: Neuroimmunology Summary: We have identified B-cell and T-cell subset abnormalities in cerebrospinal fluid as biomarkers of disease activity. These data are used in clinical drug trials of innovative selective immunotherapy. Visit our website: www.omsusa.org. Experience Needed: Computer experience. For lab project, prior research experience preferred. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Sharon Anderson Renier, MPH Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, Room 402, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4295 Research Focus: Epidemiology, Public Health, Chronic Disease Surveillance Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Carol Bauer, M.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4777 Laboratory: 217-545-6583 Research Focus: Tinnitus Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Mary McAsey, Ph.D. Office Location: 913 N. Rutledge, Room 1325, Springfield Laboratory Location: 911 N. Rutledge, Room 329, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4692, clinic 217-545-3128 Laboratory: 217-545-2173 Research Focus: Stem Cell Biology, Infertility, Gynecologic Cancer mmcasey@siumed.edu Research Area: Women’s health Summary: Medical students will gain experience either in clinical research examining glucose monitoring and control during or prior to pregnancy or in basic research examining the role of stem cells in the treatment of gynecologic cancers. Other projects are also ongoing. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Victoria Nichols-Johnson, M.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, Room 220, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8882 Research Focus: Lactation, Contraception Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Mary McAsey, Ph.D. Office Location: 913 N. Rutledge, Room 1325, Springfield Laboratory Location: 911 N. Rutledge, Room 329, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4692, clinic 217-545-3128 Laboratory: 217-545-2173 Research Focus: Stem Cell Biology, Infertility, Gynecologic Cancer mmcasey@siumed.edu
Research Area: Women’s health Summary: Medical students will gain experience either in clinical research examining glucose monitoring and control during or prior to pregnancy or in basic research examining the role of stem cells in the treatment of gynecologic cancers. Other projects are also ongoing. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Victoria Nichols-Johnson, M.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, Room 220, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8882 Research Focus: Lactation, Contraception Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Beau Batton, M.D. Office Location: St. John’s Children’s Hospital, 4th floor, Springfield Laboratory Location: Phone Office: 217-757-6428 Laboratory: Research Focus: Care of the preterm infant bbatton@siumed.edu Research Area: Neonatology Summary: The division of neonatology is actively engaged in multiple clinical research projects involving the care of critically ill infants in the ICU. Medical students will receive training in the clinical research, including protocol development, data gathering and analysis, and presentation of findings. Experience Needed: Any. Number of Students:1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Glen P. Aylward, Ph.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion, 1025 S. 7th, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2618 Research Focus: Developmental Assessment; High Risk Infants, Attention and Learning Disorders Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Mark Fishbein, M.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion, 3rd Floor, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8460 Research Focus: Recurrent Abdominal Pain; Enzyme Assay Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Margaret Kovach, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 2375, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 2375, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0060 Research Focus: Human Genetics Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Michael Schneider, M.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion, 301 North 8th Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield Lab Location: 911 North Rutledge, Room 310, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4839 Lab: 217-545-2248 Research Focus: Role of DNASE Deficiency and of Specific DNASE Alelles in the Pathogenesis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and as Barriers to Liposomal Gene Transfection mschneider@siumed.edu Research Area: Human genetics/autoimmunity/gene therapy Summary: Laboratory projects: I have a circumscribed project involving genotyping of a small group of samples. This would require no prior experience, and would entail amplification, and sequencing of a specific gene. For those who have some lab experience, I have tissue culture experiments studying the role of DNASEs as barriers to liposomal transfection. Clinical reports: We have interest in reporting a number of atypical or well-phenotyped or novel genotypes for a number of cases. Finally, we have access to clinical parameters of a large phenotyped population, correlational analysis of the data could be performed with some preliminary preparation. Experience Needed: Enthusiasm can trump experience; however, absent laboratory training, refreshing about the following techniques are would be helpful. Clinical studies could always be done without prior experience, or time commitment in an office or lab. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Beau Batton, M.D. Office Location: St. John’s Children’s Hospital, 4th floor, Springfield Laboratory Location: Phone Office: 217-757-6428 Laboratory: Research Focus: Care of the preterm infant bbatton@siumed.edu
Research Area: Neonatology Summary: The division of neonatology is actively engaged in multiple clinical research projects involving the care of critically ill infants in the ICU. Medical students will receive training in the clinical research, including protocol development, data gathering and analysis, and presentation of findings. Experience Needed: Any. Number of Students:1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Glen P. Aylward, Ph.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion, 1025 S. 7th, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2618 Research Focus: Developmental Assessment; High Risk Infants, Attention and Learning Disorders Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Mark Fishbein, M.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion, 3rd Floor, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8460 Research Focus: Recurrent Abdominal Pain; Enzyme Assay Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Margaret Kovach, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 2375, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 2375, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0060 Research Focus: Human Genetics Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Michael Schneider, M.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion, 301 North 8th Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield Lab Location: 911 North Rutledge, Room 310, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4839 Lab: 217-545-2248 Research Focus: Role of DNASE Deficiency and of Specific DNASE Alelles in the Pathogenesis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and as Barriers to Liposomal Gene Transfection mschneider@siumed.edu
Research Area: Human genetics/autoimmunity/gene therapy Summary:
Laboratory projects: I have a circumscribed project involving genotyping of a small group of samples. This would require no prior experience, and would entail amplification, and sequencing of a specific gene. For those who have some lab experience, I have tissue culture experiments studying the role of DNASEs as barriers to liposomal transfection.
Clinical reports: We have interest in reporting a number of atypical or well-phenotyped or novel genotypes for a number of cases. Finally, we have access to clinical parameters of a large phenotyped population, correlational analysis of the data could be performed with some preliminary preparation. Experience Needed: Enthusiasm can trump experience; however, absent laboratory training, refreshing about the following techniques are would be helpful. Clinical studies could always be done without prior experience, or time commitment in an office or lab. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Amy Arai, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3321, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3275, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0228 Laboratory: 217-545-2204 Research Focus: Neuropharmacology Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Don Caspary, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3265, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3234, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2195 Laboratory: 217-545-2203 Research Focus: Aging in Sensory Systems Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Julio A. Copello, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3257, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3275, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2207 Laboratory: 217-545-2218 Research Focus: Molecular Pharmacology of Calcium Release Channels in Striated Muscle jcopello@siumed.edu Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Carl Faingold, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3289, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3246, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2185 Laboratory: 217-545-2206 Research Focus: Investigating Drug Actions on the Brain cfaingold@siumed.edu Research Area: Epilepsy Summary: This research activity involves the study of how drugs act on the brain to depress or excite the nervous system, involved in epilepsy. Drugs are injected systemically or focally within the brain and neuronal firing and behavior changes are examined. The student will be involved in observation and analysis of the resulting data and analysis of brain slices for locations using histology. Experience Needed: Previous histological experience would be helpful. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Tony Lee, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3317, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3219 and 3346, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2197 Laboratory: 217-545-2215 Research Focus: Septic Shock, Cerebral Blood Vessel Pharmacology Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Louis Premkumar, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3341, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2179 Research Focus: Ion Channels Involved in Memory Formation and Pain Perception Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Vickram Ramkumar, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3337, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3338, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2171 Laboratory: 217-545-2214 Research Focus: Molecular Pharmacology Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Linda Toth, DVM, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 1029, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 1026, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-3053 Research Focus: Sleep, Genetics, Neural-Immune Interactions Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Amy Arai, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3321, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3275, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0228 Laboratory: 217-545-2204 Research Focus: Neuropharmacology Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Don Caspary, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3265, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3234, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2195 Laboratory: 217-545-2203 Research Focus: Aging in Sensory Systems Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Julio A. Copello, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3257, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3275, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2207 Laboratory: 217-545-2218 Research Focus: Molecular Pharmacology of Calcium Release Channels in Striated Muscle jcopello@siumed.edu
Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Carl Faingold, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3289, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3246, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2185 Laboratory: 217-545-2206 Research Focus: Investigating Drug Actions on the Brain cfaingold@siumed.edu
Research Area: Epilepsy Summary: This research activity involves the study of how drugs act on the brain to depress or excite the nervous system, involved in epilepsy. Drugs are injected systemically or focally within the brain and neuronal firing and behavior changes are examined. The student will be involved in observation and analysis of the resulting data and analysis of brain slices for locations using histology. Experience Needed: Previous histological experience would be helpful. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Tony Lee, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3317, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3219 and 3346, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2197 Laboratory: 217-545-2215 Research Focus: Septic Shock, Cerebral Blood Vessel Pharmacology Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Louis Premkumar, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3341, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2179 Research Focus: Ion Channels Involved in Memory Formation and Pain Perception Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Vickram Ramkumar, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3337, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3338, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2171 Laboratory: 217-545-2214 Research Focus: Molecular Pharmacology Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Linda Toth, DVM, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 1029, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 1026, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-3053 Research Focus: Sleep, Genetics, Neural-Immune Interactions Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Lydia Arbogast, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Room 2077, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Science III, Room 2015, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1856 Laboratory: 618-453-8443 Research Focus: Reproductive Neuroendocrinology; Effect of Female Reproductive Hormones on Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in CNS Neurons; CNS Neuronal Pathways Involved in Suckling-Induced Prolactin Release and Other Endocrine Events During Lactation larbogast@siumed.edu Research Area: Reproductive neuroendocrinology Summary: Medical students will receive training in whole animal physiology, surgery, cell culture and/or molecular techniques. Medical student projects will fit with ongoing research in the laboratory. Experience Needed: Strong background in physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology and willingness to work with laboratory rodents required. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Brent Bany, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Room 2085, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Science III, Rooms 2005 and 2007, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1596 Laboratory: 618-453-1506 Research Focus: Role of specific genes in human endometrial stromal cell differentiation into decidual cells bbany@siumed.edu Research Area: Human uterine biology Summary: Our long-range goal is to identify and determine the function of genes whose expression in human endometrial stromal cells play a key role in their differentiation into decidual cells. This differentiation event, called decidualization, is required for the successful establishment of pregnancy and we are currently looking at the function of genes involved in transcriptional regulation, epigenetic changes and intracellular signaling during this differentiation process. The experimental techniques used in our lab include but are not limited to: qRT-PCR, Western Blot analysis, immunocytochemistry of samples from immortalized and primary human endometrial stromal cell cultures during decidualization after transfection (or transduction) of specific gene expression or shRNA knock-down constructs. Experience Needed: Previous molecular and cellular biology research experience would be an asset. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Andrzej Bartke, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield, IL Phone Office: 217-545-7962 Research Focus: Reproductive Endocrinology; Aging; Growth Hormone; Prolactin abartke@siumed.edu Research Area 1: Genetic control of aging; involvement of growth hormone (GH) signaling Summary: The student will have an opportunity to work with mutant, knock-out and transgenic mice in which aging is delayed or accelerated. We are examining the relationship of aging and longevity to GH and body size using animals with GH deficiency, GH resistance, or GH over expression. Our focus is on identifying mechanisms responsible for the effects of GH signaling on longevity. Research Area 2: Effects of growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL) on reproductive function Summary: The student will use animals with GH and PRL deficiency, GH resistance or GH over expression to elucidate the effects of these hormones on puberty, and on female and male reproductive functions. We are particularly interested in the effects of GH and PRL on the release of hypothalamic and pituitary hormones that control reproduction and in the role of growth factors and leptin in mediating these effects. Experience Needed: Any laboratory experience would be helpful but none is essential for participation in the research lab. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Michael Collard, Ph.D. Office Location: LS III, Room 2081, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-8430 mcollard@siumed.edu Research Area: Techniques in molecular biology Summary: Current projects in the lab address the molecular biology of cancer and/or gene regulation in testicular germ cells. The student will learn one or more of the following techniques and will possibly contribute data to ongoing research projects: DNA sequencing Plasmid DNA preparation Subcloning of DNA fragments Southern Blotting Northern Blotting Western Blotting Polymerase Chain Reaction Tissue Culture Recombinant Protein production Transient gene expression in mammalian cells cDNA or genomic library screening Confocal fluorescent microscopy Experience Needed: Preferred: Previous experience in a molecular biology lab, familiarity with instruments such as centrifuges and pipetman; experience with DNA or protein isolation and gel electrophoresis, and coursework or other academic background in regulation of gene transcription, the molecular basis of cancer, or male reproduction Required: A strong and dedicated desire to work at the lab bench, learn molecular biology techniques and contribute to group research efforts. Number of Students: Preferably 1 - Possibly 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Dale Buck Hales, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Sciences II, Room 245, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Sciences II, Room 250, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1544 Laboratory: 618-453-1574 Research Focus: Role of Inflammation in Pathobiology of Ovarian Cancer; Dietary Intervention for the Prevention and Treatment of Ovarian Cancer in the Laying Hen Model dhales@siumed.edu Research Area: Ovarian cancer Summary: Analysis of molecular features of normal and cancerous ovaries from hens in the dietary intervention study in which we are testing the development of omega-3 fatty acid based therapies. Techniques include qPCR, western blotting, histology and immunohistochemistry, laser capture micro-dissection, DNA microarray analysis, necropsy and gross anatomy and pathology of the chicken. Experience Needed: Molecular biology and biochemistry course work, prior experience in lab preferred. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Karen Hales, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Sciences III, Room 2076, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Sciences III, Room 2033, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1548 Laboratory: 618-453-1571 Research Focus: Stromal-Epithelial interactions in ovarian carcinogenesis khales@siumed.edu Research Area: Ovarian cancer Summary: Investigating the communication between tumor cells and the stromal environment using qPCR, western blotting, histology and immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and tissue culture in the laying hen model of epithelial ovarian carcinogenesis. Experience Needed: Previous lab experience helpful, especially histology, molecular and biochemical techniques, but not required. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Prema Narayan, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Room 2070, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Science III, Room 2031, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1567 Laboratory: 618-453-1545 Research Focus: Gonadotropin Regulation of Testicular and Ovarian Development Using Genetically Modified Mouse models, Proteomics of Sperm Maturation pnarayan@siumed.edu Research Area: Reproductive endocrinology Summary: Medical students will use mice with mutated gonadotropin receptors to elucidate effects on postnatal testicular and ovarian development and sperm maturation. They will receive training in molecular and cell biological methods. Experience Needed: Previous experience in a research lab, strong desire to work at the lab bench and willingness to work as part of a research team. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes April Strader, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Room 2066, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Science III, Room 2020, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1533 Laboratory: 618-453-7162 Research Focus: Central (Hypothalamic) and Peripheral (Gut) Regulation of Body Weight and Food Intake in Rodents astrader@siumed.edu Research Area: Obesity and diabetes, gender differences Summary: Students will learn obesity surgery and glucose tolerance testing in rodents as well as other brain, pancreatic, and intestinal histological techniques towards the understanding of body weight, food intake, and glucose regulation. Experience Needed: Small animal or surgical experience a plus. Number of Students: 2-3 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Lydia Arbogast, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Room 2077, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Science III, Room 2015, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1856 Laboratory: 618-453-8443 Research Focus: Reproductive Neuroendocrinology; Effect of Female Reproductive Hormones on Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms in CNS Neurons; CNS Neuronal Pathways Involved in Suckling-Induced Prolactin Release and Other Endocrine Events During Lactation larbogast@siumed.edu
Research Area: Reproductive neuroendocrinology Summary: Medical students will receive training in whole animal physiology, surgery, cell culture and/or molecular techniques. Medical student projects will fit with ongoing research in the laboratory. Experience Needed: Strong background in physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology and willingness to work with laboratory rodents required. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Brent Bany, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Room 2085, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Science III, Rooms 2005 and 2007, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1596 Laboratory: 618-453-1506 Research Focus: Role of specific genes in human endometrial stromal cell differentiation into decidual cells bbany@siumed.edu
Research Area: Human uterine biology Summary: Our long-range goal is to identify and determine the function of genes whose expression in human endometrial stromal cells play a key role in their differentiation into decidual cells. This differentiation event, called decidualization, is required for the successful establishment of pregnancy and we are currently looking at the function of genes involved in transcriptional regulation, epigenetic changes and intracellular signaling during this differentiation process. The experimental techniques used in our lab include but are not limited to: qRT-PCR, Western Blot analysis, immunocytochemistry of samples from immortalized and primary human endometrial stromal cell cultures during decidualization after transfection (or transduction) of specific gene expression or shRNA knock-down constructs. Experience Needed: Previous molecular and cellular biology research experience would be an asset. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Andrzej Bartke, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield, IL Phone Office: 217-545-7962 Research Focus: Reproductive Endocrinology; Aging; Growth Hormone; Prolactin abartke@siumed.edu
Research Area 1: Genetic control of aging; involvement of growth hormone (GH) signaling Summary: The student will have an opportunity to work with mutant, knock-out and transgenic mice in which aging is delayed or accelerated. We are examining the relationship of aging and longevity to GH and body size using animals with GH deficiency, GH resistance, or GH over expression. Our focus is on identifying mechanisms responsible for the effects of GH signaling on longevity.
Research Area 2: Effects of growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL) on reproductive function Summary: The student will use animals with GH and PRL deficiency, GH resistance or GH over expression to elucidate the effects of these hormones on puberty, and on female and male reproductive functions. We are particularly interested in the effects of GH and PRL on the release of hypothalamic and pituitary hormones that control reproduction and in the role of growth factors and leptin in mediating these effects. Experience Needed: Any laboratory experience would be helpful but none is essential for participation in the research lab. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Michael Collard, Ph.D. Office Location: LS III, Room 2081, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-8430 mcollard@siumed.edu
Research Area: Techniques in molecular biology Summary: Current projects in the lab address the molecular biology of cancer and/or gene regulation in testicular germ cells. The student will learn one or more of the following techniques and will possibly contribute data to ongoing research projects:
Experience Needed: Preferred: Previous experience in a molecular biology lab, familiarity with instruments such as centrifuges and pipetman; experience with DNA or protein isolation and gel electrophoresis, and coursework or other academic background in regulation of gene transcription, the molecular basis of cancer, or male reproduction Required: A strong and dedicated desire to work at the lab bench, learn molecular biology techniques and contribute to group research efforts. Number of Students: Preferably 1 - Possibly 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Dale Buck Hales, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Sciences II, Room 245, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Sciences II, Room 250, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1544 Laboratory: 618-453-1574 Research Focus: Role of Inflammation in Pathobiology of Ovarian Cancer; Dietary Intervention for the Prevention and Treatment of Ovarian Cancer in the Laying Hen Model dhales@siumed.edu
Research Area: Ovarian cancer Summary: Analysis of molecular features of normal and cancerous ovaries from hens in the dietary intervention study in which we are testing the development of omega-3 fatty acid based therapies. Techniques include qPCR, western blotting, histology and immunohistochemistry, laser capture micro-dissection, DNA microarray analysis, necropsy and gross anatomy and pathology of the chicken. Experience Needed: Molecular biology and biochemistry course work, prior experience in lab preferred. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Karen Hales, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Sciences III, Room 2076, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Sciences III, Room 2033, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1548 Laboratory: 618-453-1571 Research Focus: Stromal-Epithelial interactions in ovarian carcinogenesis khales@siumed.edu
Research Area: Ovarian cancer Summary: Investigating the communication between tumor cells and the stromal environment using qPCR, western blotting, histology and immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and tissue culture in the laying hen model of epithelial ovarian carcinogenesis. Experience Needed: Previous lab experience helpful, especially histology, molecular and biochemical techniques, but not required. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Prema Narayan, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Room 2070, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Science III, Room 2031, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1567 Laboratory: 618-453-1545 Research Focus: Gonadotropin Regulation of Testicular and Ovarian Development Using Genetically Modified Mouse models, Proteomics of Sperm Maturation pnarayan@siumed.edu
Research Area: Reproductive endocrinology Summary: Medical students will use mice with mutated gonadotropin receptors to elucidate effects on postnatal testicular and ovarian development and sperm maturation. They will receive training in molecular and cell biological methods. Experience Needed: Previous experience in a research lab, strong desire to work at the lab bench and willingness to work as part of a research team. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
April Strader, Ph.D. Office Location: Life Science III, Room 2066, Carbondale Laboratory Location: Life Science III, Room 2020, Carbondale Phone Office: 618-453-1533 Laboratory: 618-453-7162 Research Focus: Central (Hypothalamic) and Peripheral (Gut) Regulation of Body Weight and Food Intake in Rodents astrader@siumed.edu
Research Area: Obesity and diabetes, gender differences Summary: Students will learn obesity surgery and glucose tolerance testing in rodents as well as other brain, pancreatic, and intestinal histological techniques towards the understanding of body weight, food intake, and glucose regulation. Experience Needed: Small animal or surgical experience a plus. Number of Students: 2-3 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Glen P. Aylward, Ph.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion, 1025 S. 7th, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2618 Research Focus: Developmental Assessment; High Risk Infants, Attention and Learning Disorders Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Jeffrey I. Bennett, M.D. Office Location: Department of Psychiatry, 901 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, Illinois; and Jacksonville Developmental Center, 1201 South Main Street, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-3396 Laboratory Location: Functional Laboratory; Jacksonville Developmental Center, 1201 South Main Street, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-3396 Phone Office: 217.545.7623 Laboratory: 217.479.2108 x 332 Research Focus: Clinical Trials Research and Prospective Outcomes Research in Schizophrenia; Allostatic Load and Intellectual Disabilities jbennett@siumed.edu Research Area: Neuropsychiatry; schizophrenia; anxiety disorders; developmental disabilities Summary: Ongoing data collection and analysis of quality of healthcare and chronic stress in the developmentally disabled adult population; efficacy of antipsychotic medication in Schizophrenia. Experience Needed: Ability to use computer for wordprocessing and data recording is strongly desired; background in outcomes research is also helpful; interest in psychiatry or developmental disabilities requisite. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Kathy Bottum, M.D., Ph.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, Room 492A, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3354, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4234 Laboratory: 217-545-6556 Research Focus: Mechanisms of Protection from Excitotoxicity in Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Neurons kbottum@siumed.edu Research Area: Neuroscience Summary: Molecular biology techniques will be used in cell culture to explore important genes and proteins involved in providing protection from excitotoxicity in neurons. Experience Needed: No experience required. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Larry Hughes, Ph.D. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3107, Springfield Laboratory Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3106, Springfield 801 North Rutledge, Room 1330, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7186 Laboratory: 217-545-7186 Research Focus: Aging, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Psychophysics and Statistics Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Cynthia S. Mester, Ph.D., L.C.P.C. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3715, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-3935 Research Focus: Medical Education, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Illness Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Jeffrey I. Bennett, M.D. Office Location: Department of Psychiatry, 901 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, Illinois; and Jacksonville Developmental Center, 1201 South Main Street, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-3396 Laboratory Location: Functional Laboratory; Jacksonville Developmental Center, 1201 South Main Street, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-3396 Phone Office: 217.545.7623 Laboratory: 217.479.2108 x 332 Research Focus: Clinical Trials Research and Prospective Outcomes Research in Schizophrenia; Allostatic Load and Intellectual Disabilities jbennett@siumed.edu
Research Area: Neuropsychiatry; schizophrenia; anxiety disorders; developmental disabilities Summary: Ongoing data collection and analysis of quality of healthcare and chronic stress in the developmentally disabled adult population; efficacy of antipsychotic medication in Schizophrenia. Experience Needed: Ability to use computer for wordprocessing and data recording is strongly desired; background in outcomes research is also helpful; interest in psychiatry or developmental disabilities requisite. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Cynthia S. Mester, Ph.D., L.C.P.C. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3715, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-3935 Research Focus: Medical Education, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Illness Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Jerry A. Colliver, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3045, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4418 Research Focus: Statistics, Research Design, and Measurement Issues Related to Substantive Issues Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Steve Verhulst, Ph.D. and Tracey Smith, A.P.R.N., B.C., M.S. Office Location: 913 N. Rutledge, Rm 2105, Springfield Laboratory Location: N/A Phone Office: 217-545-4978 Research Focus: Public and Population Health and Prevention sverhulst@siumed.edu and tsmith@siumed.edu Research Area: Public health Summary: Medical students have different options in which to receive experience. We work with many local health departments and opportunities to be involved in activities at those sites are available. Other projects may be developed in accordance with the student’s interest and talents Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 1-5 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Jerry A. Colliver, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3045, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4418 Research Focus: Statistics, Research Design, and Measurement Issues Related to Substantive Issues Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Steve Verhulst, Ph.D. and Tracey Smith, A.P.R.N., B.C., M.S. Office Location: 913 N. Rutledge, Rm 2105, Springfield Laboratory Location: N/A Phone Office: 217-545-4978 Research Focus: Public and Population Health and Prevention sverhulst@siumed.edu and tsmith@siumed.edu
Research Area: Public health Summary: Medical students have different options in which to receive experience. We work with many local health departments and opportunities to be involved in activities at those sites are available. Other projects may be developed in accordance with the student’s interest and talents Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 1-5 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Carol A. Bauer, M.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion 5, 1025 S. 7th Street, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Room 3205, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4777 Laboratory: 217-545-6583 Research Focus: Tinnitus Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Theresa M. Boley, R.N., M.S.N., F.N.P.-C.S. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D314, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Laboratory Animal Facility Phone Office: 217-545-5000 Laboratory: 217-545-2211 Research Focus: Clinical: Emphysema, Coronary Artery Disease, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Surgery Laboratory: Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Thomas J. Brozoski, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3205, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-6583 Laboratory: 217-545-6583 Research Focus: Tinnitus tbrozoski@siumed.edu Research Area: Auditory neuroscience Summary: Using animal models, we have used a multi-dimensional approach to describe the pathophysiology of tinnitus. Tinnitus in animals is defined behaviorally, using psychophysical methods to determine what they hear. The underlying pathology of tinnitus is investigated using surgical, electrophysiological, anatomical, pharmacological and imaging methods. Some of the basic science studies have led to investigator-initiated clinical trials. Experience Needed: Prior experience in basic biomedical research is useful. Typical computer skills are required. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Kathleen C. M. Campbell, Ph.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion, 5B-507, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3209, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4419 Laboratory: 217-545-6774 Research Focus: Ototoxicity and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Mechanisms and Development of Otoprotective Agents kcampbell@siumed.edu Research Area: Ototoxicity Summary: In our lab we are investigating the mechanisms of aminoglycoside-induced, cisplatin-induced and noise-induced hearing loss. We are also developing otoprotective agents that can be administered before, during or after ototoxic drugs or noise exposure to prevent permanent hearing loss. We are currently working towards clinical trials. Experience Needed: We work with students from a variety of backgrounds and teach accordingly. Number of Students: 10 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Jose Espinosa, M.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D405, Springfield Laboratory Location: 911 North Rutledge, Lower Level, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8879 Laboratory: 217-545-0254 Research Focus: Epilepsy; Brain Trauma Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Stephen Hazelrigg, M.D. Office Location: 800 North Rutledge, Room D314, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8875 Research Focus: Clinical: Cardiothoracic Surgery Laboratory: Myocardial Preservation, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, Cardiomyopathy Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Robert Helfert, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 4313, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 4309, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0860 Laboratory: 217-545-3341 Research Focus: Alterations in Synaptic Integrity During Aging Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Larry Hughes, Ph.D. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3107, Springfield Laboratory Location: 751 North Rutledge, Room 3106, Springfield 801 North Rutledge, Room 1330, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7186 Laboratory: 217-545-7186 Research Focus: Aging, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Psychophysics and Statistics Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Maria Lebiedowska, M.D. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Lower Level 0328, Springfield Laboratory Location: 751 North Rutledge, Lower Level 0328, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-6556 Laboratory: 217-545-6556 Research Focus: Biomechanics of Human Gait; Quantitative Evaluation of Spasticity Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Robert B. McLafferty, M.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, Room D346, 800 N. Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8444 Research Focus: Peripheral Arterial & Venous Disease, Carotid & Aneurysm Disease Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Joseph C. Milbrandt, Ph.D. Office/Laboratory Location: Memorial Medical Center, Room A281B, Springfield Phone Office/Laboratory: 217-545-7811 Research Focus: Clinical trial design, methodology, and conduct jmilbrandt@siumed.edu Research Area: Investigator-initiated and sponsored clinical trials. Summary: The experience can be highly variable and will be adjusted to the student's interests. Research areas primarily include investigator-initiated studies in orthopedics and sponsored clinical trials in Surgery. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Michael Neumeister, M.D. Office Location: 747 North Rutledge, 3rd Floor, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7018 Laboratory: 217-545-3862 Research Focus: Tissue Perfusion, Tissue Engineering Burns Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Elizabeth Peralta, M.D. Office Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Room 4353, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8874 Laboratory: 217-545-7767 Research Focus: Breast Carcinogenesis and Prevention eperalta@siumed.edu Research Area: Tumor Biology Summary: Medical students will receive training in cell culture and molecular biology techniques. Experience Needed: Understanding of sterile technique would be useful. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Brooke Robinson, M.P.H. (liaison for medical students interested in orthopaedic surgery research) Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D252, Springfield Laboratory Location: N/A Phone Office: 217-545-1387 Laboratory: N/A Research Focus: Orthopaedic Surgery: Functional Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction with Surgery, Improving Quality of Care. Special Emphasis on Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, but Other Areas of Orthopaedics are also Available brobinson@siumed.edu Research Area: Orthopaedic surgery Summary: Medical students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical research studies in orthopaedic surgery. Emphasis will be put on writing and submitting abstracts and manuscripts for publication. Experience Needed: Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired. Experience with doing literature reviews is preferred. Number of Students: 3 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Leonard P. Rybak, M.D, Ph.D. Office Location: Baylis Building, Room 373, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Room 4345, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2598 Laboratory: 217-545-0955 Research Focus: Mechanisms of Cochlear Injury from Cisplatin and Noise and Methods for Prevention lrybak@siumed.edu Research Area: Ototoxicity Summary: Medical students will receive training in techniques to study auditory function in experimental animals and methods for drug application. Experience Needed: Computer experience would be helpful, but not required. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Khaled J. Saleh, M.D., M.S.c, MHCM Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D252, Springfield Laboratory Location: N/A Phone Office: 217-545-8865 Laboratory: N/A Research Focus: Orthopaedic Surgery: Functional Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction with Surgery, Improving Quality of Care. Special Emphasis on Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, but Other Areas of Orthopaedics are also Available ksaleh@siumed.edu Research Area: Orthopaedic surgery Summary: Medical students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical research studies in orthopaedic surgery. Emphasis will be put on writing and submitting abstracts and manuscripts for publication. Experience Needed: Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired. Experience with doing literature reviews is preferred. Number of Students: 3 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Christina Vassileva, M.D. Office Location: 701 N First St, Rm 319, Springfiled Laboratory Location: N/A Phone Office: 217-545-8875 Laboratory: N/A Research Focus: Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Research cvassileva@siumed.edu Research Area: Mitral regurgitation Summary: There are a variety of ongoing clinical projects in this area. The student will learn how to write a scientific paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Experience Needed: No prior research experience necessary but must be motivated and proactive. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes Urology Bradley F. Schwartz, DO, FACS Office Location: 301 North 8th Street, Box 19665 Laboratory Location: 2354 801 Rutledge St, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7362 Laboratory: 217-545-7364 Research Focus: Medical Devices bschwartz@siumed.edu Research Area: Medical devices Summary: Students will gain experience with medical devices: how to come up with an idea, design experiments that help design prototypes, test them in animals and how to get them to market. Basic science and animal research conducted in our laboratory. Experience Needed: Eager, motivated, innovative and outside the box thinkers needed.. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Carol A. Bauer, M.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion 5, 1025 S. 7th Street, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Room 3205, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4777 Laboratory: 217-545-6583 Research Focus: Tinnitus Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Theresa M. Boley, R.N., M.S.N., F.N.P.-C.S. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D314, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Laboratory Animal Facility Phone Office: 217-545-5000 Laboratory: 217-545-2211 Research Focus: Clinical: Emphysema, Coronary Artery Disease, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Surgery Laboratory: Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Thomas J. Brozoski, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3205, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-6583 Laboratory: 217-545-6583 Research Focus: Tinnitus tbrozoski@siumed.edu
Research Area: Auditory neuroscience Summary: Using animal models, we have used a multi-dimensional approach to describe the pathophysiology of tinnitus. Tinnitus in animals is defined behaviorally, using psychophysical methods to determine what they hear. The underlying pathology of tinnitus is investigated using surgical, electrophysiological, anatomical, pharmacological and imaging methods. Some of the basic science studies have led to investigator-initiated clinical trials. Experience Needed: Prior experience in basic biomedical research is useful. Typical computer skills are required. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Kathleen C. M. Campbell, Ph.D. Office Location: St. John's Pavilion, 5B-507, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 3209, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-4419 Laboratory: 217-545-6774 Research Focus: Ototoxicity and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Mechanisms and Development of Otoprotective Agents kcampbell@siumed.edu
Research Area: Ototoxicity Summary: In our lab we are investigating the mechanisms of aminoglycoside-induced, cisplatin-induced and noise-induced hearing loss. We are also developing otoprotective agents that can be administered before, during or after ototoxic drugs or noise exposure to prevent permanent hearing loss. We are currently working towards clinical trials. Experience Needed: We work with students from a variety of backgrounds and teach accordingly. Number of Students: 10 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Jose Espinosa, M.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D405, Springfield Laboratory Location: 911 North Rutledge, Lower Level, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8879 Laboratory: 217-545-0254 Research Focus: Epilepsy; Brain Trauma Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Stephen Hazelrigg, M.D. Office Location: 800 North Rutledge, Room D314, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8875 Research Focus: Clinical: Cardiothoracic Surgery Laboratory: Myocardial Preservation, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, Cardiomyopathy Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Robert Helfert, Ph.D. Office Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 4313, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 North Rutledge, Room 4309, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-0860 Laboratory: 217-545-3341 Research Focus: Alterations in Synaptic Integrity During Aging Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Maria Lebiedowska, M.D. Office Location: 751 North Rutledge, Lower Level 0328, Springfield Laboratory Location: 751 North Rutledge, Lower Level 0328, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-6556 Laboratory: 217-545-6556 Research Focus: Biomechanics of Human Gait; Quantitative Evaluation of Spasticity Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Robert B. McLafferty, M.D. Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, Room D346, 800 N. Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8444 Research Focus: Peripheral Arterial & Venous Disease, Carotid & Aneurysm Disease Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Joseph C. Milbrandt, Ph.D. Office/Laboratory Location: Memorial Medical Center, Room A281B, Springfield Phone Office/Laboratory: 217-545-7811 Research Focus: Clinical trial design, methodology, and conduct jmilbrandt@siumed.edu
Research Area: Investigator-initiated and sponsored clinical trials. Summary: The experience can be highly variable and will be adjusted to the student's interests. Research areas primarily include investigator-initiated studies in orthopedics and sponsored clinical trials in Surgery. Experience Needed: None. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Michael Neumeister, M.D. Office Location: 747 North Rutledge, 3rd Floor, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7018 Laboratory: 217-545-3862 Research Focus: Tissue Perfusion, Tissue Engineering Burns Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Elizabeth Peralta, M.D. Office Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Room 4353, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-8874 Laboratory: 217-545-7767 Research Focus: Breast Carcinogenesis and Prevention eperalta@siumed.edu
Research Area: Tumor Biology Summary: Medical students will receive training in cell culture and molecular biology techniques. Experience Needed: Understanding of sterile technique would be useful. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Brooke Robinson, M.P.H. (liaison for medical students interested in orthopaedic surgery research) Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D252, Springfield Laboratory Location: N/A Phone Office: 217-545-1387 Laboratory: N/A Research Focus: Orthopaedic Surgery: Functional Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction with Surgery, Improving Quality of Care. Special Emphasis on Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, but Other Areas of Orthopaedics are also Available brobinson@siumed.edu
Research Area: Orthopaedic surgery Summary: Medical students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical research studies in orthopaedic surgery. Emphasis will be put on writing and submitting abstracts and manuscripts for publication. Experience Needed: Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired. Experience with doing literature reviews is preferred. Number of Students: 3 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Leonard P. Rybak, M.D, Ph.D. Office Location: Baylis Building, Room 373, Springfield Laboratory Location: 801 N. Rutledge, Room 4345, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-2598 Laboratory: 217-545-0955 Research Focus: Mechanisms of Cochlear Injury from Cisplatin and Noise and Methods for Prevention lrybak@siumed.edu
Research Area: Ototoxicity Summary: Medical students will receive training in techniques to study auditory function in experimental animals and methods for drug application. Experience Needed: Computer experience would be helpful, but not required. Number of Students: 1 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Khaled J. Saleh, M.D., M.S.c, MHCM Office Location: Memorial Medical Center, D252, Springfield Laboratory Location: N/A Phone Office: 217-545-8865 Laboratory: N/A Research Focus: Orthopaedic Surgery: Functional Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction with Surgery, Improving Quality of Care. Special Emphasis on Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, but Other Areas of Orthopaedics are also Available ksaleh@siumed.edu
Christina Vassileva, M.D. Office Location: 701 N First St, Rm 319, Springfiled Laboratory Location: N/A Phone Office: 217-545-8875 Laboratory: N/A Research Focus: Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Mitral Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Research cvassileva@siumed.edu
Research Area: Mitral regurgitation Summary: There are a variety of ongoing clinical projects in this area. The student will learn how to write a scientific paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Experience Needed: No prior research experience necessary but must be motivated and proactive. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes
Bradley F. Schwartz, DO, FACS Office Location: 301 North 8th Street, Box 19665 Laboratory Location: 2354 801 Rutledge St, Springfield Phone Office: 217-545-7362 Laboratory: 217-545-7364 Research Focus: Medical Devices bschwartz@siumed.edu
Research Area: Medical devices Summary: Students will gain experience with medical devices: how to come up with an idea, design experiments that help design prototypes, test them in animals and how to get them to market. Basic science and animal research conducted in our laboratory. Experience Needed: Eager, motivated, innovative and outside the box thinkers needed.. Number of Students: 2 Willing to serve as an MPEE mentor? Yes