February 27, 2008

Two from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine have

received research honors.

Dr. Kathy Bottum, Ph.D., assistant professor of internal medicine and psychiatry at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, is the first recipient of SIU’s Clinician Scientist Research Award.  Her proposal, “Mechanisms of Resistance to Exitotoxicity in Suprachiasmatic Nucleus,” is a study of a group of neurons in the brain which may provide clues to a new treatment for stroke.  The award was created as a method to enhance research at SIU.

Bottum’s research team includes Shelley Tischkau, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacology; Andrzej Bartke, Ph.D., professor of internal medicine and physiology and SIUC distinguished scholar; Dr. Laura Rogers, associate professor of general internal medicine, and Dr. David Resch, associate professor of internal medicine and psychiatry.

Bottum returned to the SIU faculty in 2006.  She completed her combined medicine/ psychiatry residency at SIU (2002).  She earned her medical and doctorate degrees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1997, 1995) and her bachelor’s at Grand Valley State University (1985).  Bottum is board certified in psychiatry and internal medicine.

Dr. Bradley Schwartz, associate professor of urology, has received the first Concept Development Award from SIU for his research project, “A New Stone Retrieval Device and Laser Resistant Material.”  The project goal is to develop a new basket-like device designed to better remove kidney stones.  The award was created to support the development and marketing of new medical technologies at SIU.

Schwartz joined the SIU faculty in 2003.  Schwartz completed a fellowship in endourology and laparoscopy at the University of California at San Francisco (1999).  He completed his surgical and urologic residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center (1993, 1996).  After receiving his doctor of osteopathy degree from the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center (1990), he continued his career in the U. S. Army.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from Hamline University (1986).  Schwartz is board certified in urology.  He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a diplomate of the American Board of Urology.

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