Requests should be submitted at least two weeks before date requested. All USDA survival surgeries must be performed in the DLAM surgery suite 1666A. The suite must be booked in advance to guarantee your time requested. If there is a change in the date or time of the requested slot, a revised form must be submitted. The surgery suite, as well as assistance from the veterinarian and the veterinary technician, are billed per hour. If controlled substances are needed, a controlled substance request form must also be completed. Contact Cassie Vorachek (by phone at 5-8599 or email at cvorachek68

Requests should be submitted at least two days before the submission date. At least 75ul of EDTA preserved blood is recommended for each sample. Samples should be collected and submitted on the same day. A separate submission form for each species and strain is required. Please be sure to type or print clearly. Contact Cassie Vorachek by phone at 5-8599 or email at cvorachek68@siumed.edu if you have any questions.

Desktop computers The Medical Library provides a number of computer workstations. Computer use is subject to our Computer Resource Regulations. All computer users must abide by the usage policies of Southern Illinois University and of the Medical Library. Equipment loan service (AKA Booking) The equipment is available on a first come, first serve basis to SIUSM faculty, staff, students and residents with an appropriate School of Medicine or hospital photo ID. Equipment available includes: LCD projectors Laptops Digital cameras, video cameras and tripods Poster tubes Please arrange in advance

Hematology request form Surgery suite reservation form Cage card request form Ethylene oxide sterilizer request form

The Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM) would like to assist you and your lab in performing quality research. We have several core pieces of equipment available for research use. The following list describes each piece of equipment/service. For additional information, please contact Dr. Teresa Liberati or Andrea Willis in Research Core Services, Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine, main office at (217)545-3053. Hematology Analyzer The DLAM has the capability of performing on-site blood analysis. The VetScan HM2 by Abaxis is a fully automated instrument that performs complete blood

The Springfield Committee for Research Involving Human Subjects (SCRIHS) reviews all studies involving human subjects research. The research projects described below include studies approved by SCRIHS, or studies using de-identified data not requiring SCRIHS approval. References have been deleted for brevity. CORRELATES OF HEALTH LITERACY LEVELS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC AND SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS: A PILOT STUDY Investigators Dorcas Adaramola, MD (Medicine/Psychiatry resident) Obiora Onwuameze, MD Objectives: The objectives of this study are as follows: (1) To assess levels of functional

The Medical Library hosted a circus themed study break for students on March 2. In addition to guzzling coffee, students enjoyed hotdogs, peanuts, cupcakes decorated like popcorn, and other circus-themed snacks. A meeage on a dry-erase board asked students and staff what job they would most enjoy if they worked in a circus: the most common answer was trapeze artist.

The Ph.D. program in Pharmacology and Neuroscience provides an intensive year of didactic coursework, followed by development of a research project and immersion in a research experience. A foundation of coursework in Neuroscience and Pharmacology is coupled with electives in research methods, molecular biology and statistics. Students enroll in Pharmacology Seminar every spring and fall semester to provide experience in giving scientific presentations. There is a major emphasis on research, and most of the students’ time after the first year is devoted to development and completion of a

The Office of the Associate Dean for Research is located on the SIU School of Medicine's Springfield Campus. The ADR offices are at 801 N. Rutledge Street. Mailing Address: 801 N. Rutledge Street, PO Box 19616, Springfield, IL 62794-9616. Phone: 217-545-4549. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Our general email address is grants@siumed.edu . Office of the Associate Dean for Research Contact Donald S. Torry, PhD Associate Dean for Research 217-545-2181 dtorry@siumed.edu Risa Kirkpatrick Business Manager, ADR 217-545-2198 rkirkpatrick@siumed.edu Andrea

Welcome to the Pharmacology and Neuroscience Concentration Part of the Multidisciplinary Biomedical and Biological Sciences (MBBS) Graduate Program Offers advanced coursework and an intensive research experience leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree for those seeking careers in academia, industry, government and/or administration. Located in Springfield, Illinois at the SIU-School of Medicine campus. Training in the application of state-of-the art anatomical, microscopy, behavioral, electrophysiological, and imaging techniques to in vitro or in vivo model systems to address research