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The truth about time management for farm families

Balancing work and home life is a common struggle for many, but farm families face unique challenges that can make time management particularly difficult.
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Cell Biology, Immunology & Cancer Biology Concentration

Welcome to the Concentration in Cell Biology, Immunology & Cancer Biology at SIU School of Medicine. Our faculty, graduate students and medical students conduct innovative research in the areas of cancer biology; therapeutic targeting; tumor immunology; stem cell biology and lineage differentiation; as well as tumor vascular and lymphatic biology. The Simmons Cancer Institute is a focal point for scientists in this concentration, fostering translation of research discoveries from the laboratory to clinic. Students in this concentration will be involved in discovery-based, forward-thinking
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Microbiology Concentration

The Microbiology Concentration offers both Master of Science (MS) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The faculty that participate in this Concentration are in the Microbiology Program of the School of Biological Sciences within the College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences on the Carbondale campus. The Concentration is research based and provides hands on experience in the areas of bacteriology, immunology, pathogenesis, microbial physiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, environmental microbiology, and symbioses.
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Free movie night for breast & prostate cancer awareness Sept. 5

The public is invited to a Cancer Awareness Night at the Avon Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Decatur, with a free showing of 'The Princess Bride.'
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Free movie night for breast & prostate cancer awareness Sept. 5

The public is invited to a Cancer Awareness Night at the Avon Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Decatur, with a free showing of 'The Princess Bride.'
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Free movie night for breast & prostate cancer awareness Sept. 5

The public is invited to a Cancer Awareness Night at the Avon Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Decatur, with a free showing of 'The Princess Bride.'
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Free movie night for breast & prostate cancer awareness Sept. 5

The public is invited to a Cancer Awareness Night at the Avon Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Decatur, with a free showing of 'The Princess Bride.'
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Free movie night for breast & prostate cancer awareness Sept. 5

The public is invited to a Cancer Awareness Night at the Avon Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Decatur, with a free showing of 'The Princess Bride.'
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NeuroEssentials: Enhancing Neurological Perspectives for Primary Care Providers Symposium

This symposium will address the recognition and management of common neurological problems for primary care providers and other non-neurologists. Participants will also learn how to conduct a neurological examination, determine the appropriate investigations to order and the significance of abnormal findings, and identify the need for referral to a neurologist. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Demonstrate the technique of neurological examination. • List strategies to diagnose and manage common neurological conditions including headache
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MEDPREP scholarships

To better provide financial support for our students, we have a "million dollar vision": a MEDPREP endowment capable of providing sizable scholarship support for our students. Gifts to the MEDPREP endowment, through the funds described below, ensure that your contribution will pay dividends for years to come. All donations make a real difference. To learn more about, or donate to, a specific scholarship, select one of the named scholarships below.
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