Dr. Kevin Simon is a psychiatrist and the inaugural chief behavioral health officer for the city of Boston. He is also a graduate of SIU School of Medicine (Class of 2015) and of SIU’s MEDPREP. He was profiled in the spring 2024 Aspects. His commencement address 'The Anatomy of Time & Presence' was delivered at the 51st Annual Convocation for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine on May 17, 2025. __ Faculty and staff, thank you for your guidance and stewardship in helping guide these future healers. To the proud families, friends, loved ones, brothers, sisters, husbands and wives

Dr. Kevin Simon is a psychiatrist and the inaugural chief behavioral health officer for the city of Boston. He is also a graduate of SIU School of Medicine (Class of 2015) and of SIU’s MEDPREP. He was profiled in the spring 2024 Aspects. His commencement address 'The Anatomy of Time & Presence' was delivered at the 51st Annual Convocation for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine on May 17, 2025. __ Faculty and staff, thank you for your guidance and stewardship in helping guide these future healers. To the proud families, friends, loved ones, brothers, sisters, husbands and wives

Smith Alzheimer's Center executive director discusses the pursuit of a cure In the last decade, Alzheimer’s disease research has gained significant momentum. Scientists are uncovering how lifestyle factors influence risk, improving blood-based biomarker testing for earlier and less invasive diagnosis, and advancing treatment options that slow disease progression. But much remains unknown. Erin Hascup, PhD, executive director of the Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine, shares some insights on these developments and what the future holds. What are the latest advances in Alzheimer’s research

Trainee researchers shared findings from their most promising scientific and clinical investigations at the 35th Annual Trainee Research Symposium on April 15 and 18 at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield. The two-day hybrid symposium offered young scientists and physicians in Springfield and Carbondale an opportunity to gain experience in making formal presentations of their research and clinical discoveries. Faculty mentors provided assistance for each project. Presenting trainees included graduate students, medical students, and Springfield and Quincy residents and fellows. “The symposia

Trainee researchers shared findings from their most promising scientific and clinical investigations at the 35th Annual Trainee Research Symposium on April 15 and 18 at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield. The two-day hybrid symposium offered young scientists and physicians in Springfield and Carbondale an opportunity to gain experience in making formal presentations of their research and clinical discoveries. Faculty mentors provided assistance for each project. Presenting trainees included graduate students, medical students, and Springfield and Quincy residents and fellows. “The symposia

Trainee researchers shared findings from their most promising scientific and clinical investigations at the 35th Annual Trainee Research Symposium on April 15 and 18 at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield. The two-day hybrid symposium offered young scientists and physicians in Springfield and Carbondale an opportunity to gain experience in making formal presentations of their research and clinical discoveries. Faculty mentors provided assistance for each project. Presenting trainees included graduate students, medical students, and Springfield and Quincy residents and fellows. “The symposia

Trainee researchers shared findings from their most promising scientific and clinical investigations at the 35th Annual Trainee Research Symposium on April 15 and 18 at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield. The two-day hybrid symposium offered young scientists and physicians in Springfield and Carbondale an opportunity to gain experience in making formal presentations of their research and clinical discoveries. Faculty mentors provided assistance for each project. Presenting trainees included graduate students, medical students, and Springfield and Quincy residents and fellows. “The symposia

Trainee researchers shared findings from their most promising scientific and clinical investigations at the 35th Annual Trainee Research Symposium on April 15 and 18 at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield. The two-day hybrid symposium offered young scientists and physicians in Springfield and Carbondale an opportunity to gain experience in making formal presentations of their research and clinical discoveries. Faculty mentors provided assistance for each project. Presenting trainees included graduate students, medical students, and Springfield and Quincy residents and fellows. “The symposia

Trainee researchers shared findings from their most promising scientific and clinical investigations at the 35th Annual Trainee Research Symposium on April 15 and 18 at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield. The two-day hybrid symposium offered young scientists and physicians in Springfield and Carbondale an opportunity to gain experience in making formal presentations of their research and clinical discoveries. Faculty mentors provided assistance for each project. Presenting trainees included graduate students, medical students, and Springfield and Quincy residents and fellows. “The symposia

Trainee researchers shared findings from their most promising scientific and clinical investigations at the 35th Annual Trainee Research Symposium on April 15 and 18 at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield. The two-day hybrid symposium offered young scientists and physicians in Springfield and Carbondale an opportunity to gain experience in making formal presentations of their research and clinical discoveries. Faculty mentors provided assistance for each project. Presenting trainees included graduate students, medical students, and Springfield and Quincy residents and fellows. “The symposia