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The Scholarly Activity Support Division focuses on the development of faculty directed, investigator initiated clinical research by: Assisting investigators with research design, development, and regulatory support including: Protocol development Grant development, preparation, and submission Completion of Investigational New Drugs (IND)/Investigational Device Exemption Applications (IDE)Safety monitoring Clinical study registration Helping provide a career development pathway for clinical research faculty Specific services include clinical research education, training and career development.

The Center for Clinical Research (CCR) at SIU School of Medicine is dedicated to bringing the latest advanced treatment options and technology to our patients. For more information about potential participation in clinical trials at SIU, please contact the Center for Clinical Research at 217-545-9700, or complete our online recruitment survey located here: Patient Recruitment Survey The information you provide in the recruitment survey may be used to contact you if a potential participation opportunity is identified. Your information will be retained in a confidential, secure database. At any

Discovery research and clinical trials at the Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU provides the novel findings in cancer biology which will translate to better detection, treatment, and prevention options in the future. Research efforts are revealing fresh aspects in cellular and molecular mechanisms promoting tumor growth and metastases, new biomarkers for earlier detection and monitoring of therapeutic interventions, innovative agents and approaches for the treatment and prevention of cancer growth and proliferation. Simmons Cancer Institute research members performing these discovery-based

Completed Plan of Action (200 points) • Draft of plan submitted to the Director of the Academy. • Finalized plan with reflective statement submitted upon completion of Succeed. Classroom Opportunities (100 points for each) • Developing an individualized professional action plan. (October) • Problem-based learning strategies. (November) • Coaching: Approaches, techniques, and tools. (December) • Assessing learners and providing constructive, targeted feedback. (January) • Incorporating new technologies for teaching and learning. (February) • Succeeding at promotion and tenure. (March) •

Special Collections The Special Collections Department consists of rare books, archives, and a few manuscript collections, which relate to the history of medicine. The core of the rare book collection was purchased from Dr. Morris Saffron, and is rich in works in venerology, dermatology, and the history of medicine. Three other collections of note are: Frank B. Norbury Collection (neurology and psychiatry) Kemper/Buckmaster Collection (a 19th-early 20th century working physicians collection) William Moore Collection (homeopathy and popular medical texts) All books in Special Collections are

Finding Better Ways to Collaborate and Educate SIU School of Medicine TeleHealth and Video Services offers several options for easily collaborating and communicating across campus, throughout the state and around the world. We specialize in connecting you with your meeting or event through the use of cutting edge videoconferencing technology. Room-based Conferencing – Videoconferencing systems are installed in many rooms throughout the SIU Campuses. These collaboration spaces range from small sized rooms that host a few people to large auditoriums that can hold nearly 100 people. State of the

Current Basic/Translational Science Studies Right now, an estimated 6.5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. As the global population continues to age, more people will be affected by this neurodegenerative disorder. Sadly, Alzheimer’s could impact up to 14 million Americans by 2050 if no cure is found. As leaders and innovators in academic medicine, clinical care and scientific research, SIU Medicine is proud to join a global community of providers and researchers who are striving to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this condition. Thanks to a generous donation, the