SIU Medicine’s Neurosurgery Department is at the forefront of innovative research, driving advancements across a broad spectrum of neurological disciplines. Our faculty and research teams are committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge through basic science, translational, and clinical investigations that address some of the most pressing challenges in neurosurgery. By fostering a collaborative research environment, we bring together experts from diverse scientific backgrounds to advance understanding and improve patient outcomes.

What data does HIPAA cover? How can we use HIPAA data in research? What's the difference between HIPAA authorization and research informed consent? Find out the answers to these and other HIPAA questions between noon and 1 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Director of Compliance at SIU Medicine Kate Cohen, JD, tackles "HIPAA Research Essentials." Cohen leads the compliance program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, the affiliated practice plan and the SIU federally qualified health center. Cohen will be joined by Senior Compliance Specialist

What data does HIPAA cover? How can we use HIPAA data in research? What's the difference between HIPAA authorization and research informed consent? Find out the answers to these and other HIPAA questions between noon and 1 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Director of Compliance at SIU Medicine Kate Cohen, JD, tackles "HIPAA Research Essentials." Cohen leads the compliance program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, the affiliated practice plan and the SIU federally qualified health center. Cohen will be joined by Senior Compliance Specialist

What data does HIPAA cover? How can we use HIPAA data in research? What's the difference between HIPAA authorization and research informed consent? Find out the answers to these and other HIPAA questions between noon and 1 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Director of Compliance at SIU Medicine Kate Cohen, JD, tackles "HIPAA Research Essentials." Cohen leads the compliance program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, the affiliated practice plan and the SIU federally qualified health center. Cohen will be joined by Senior Compliance Specialist

Phil Jensik, PhD, associate professor in SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Physiology, has been named SIU’s Inventor of the Year for 2024. His research explores mutations in genes that result in neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disabilities, speech disorders and autism, affecting about 1 in 10 U.S. children.

Phil Jensik, PhD, associate professor in SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Physiology, has been named SIU’s Inventor of the Year for 2024. His research explores mutations in genes that result in neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disabilities, speech disorders and autism, affecting about 1 in 10 U.S. children.

Phil Jensik, PhD, associate professor in SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Physiology, has been named SIU’s Inventor of the Year for 2024. His research explores mutations in genes that result in neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disabilities, speech disorders and autism, affecting about 1 in 10 U.S. children.

Phil Jensik, PhD, associate professor in SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Physiology, has been named SIU’s Inventor of the Year for 2024. His research explores mutations in genes that result in neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disabilities, speech disorders and autism, affecting about 1 in 10 U.S. children.

Phil Jensik, PhD, associate professor in SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Physiology, has been named SIU’s Inventor of the Year for 2024. His research explores mutations in genes that result in neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disabilities, speech disorders and autism, affecting about 1 in 10 U.S. children.

Phil Jensik, PhD, associate professor in SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Physiology, has been named SIU’s Inventor of the Year for 2024. His research explores mutations in genes that result in neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disabilities, speech disorders and autism, affecting about 1 in 10 U.S. children.