Pharmacology students visit Franklin Middle School
News

Pharmacology students building brain awareness in community

Published Date:

Brain Awareness @ FranklinGraduate students from the Department of Pharmacology organized a stimulating Brain Awareness Day at Franklin Middle School on April 22. The students delivered a fun and interactive neuroscience presentation to educate the 8th grade learners on basic brain anatomy and physiology.

The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives provided interactive handouts, booklets and pencils to support the event. The Department of Pharmacology donated sheep brains to enhance the hands-on learning experience for the 8th grade students.

SIU extends special thanks to 8th grade science teachers Brett Troemper and Camille Alger for the opportunity to teach their wonderful students.
 
[at right: Madhusoodhanan Suresh leading his group of 8th graders]
[Group photo, left to right: Emmanuel Ojo, Madan Ghimire, Madhusoodhanan Suresh, John Johnson, Savannah Brannan, Nazmul Haque, Caleigh Findley, Rajaram Kshetri, Suzata Pandey, Jesika Saucedo, Keerthika Yalakaturi]

 

More from SIU News

Jonas Konan, DMSc, PA-C

Jonas Gileguy Konan's journey of service, leadership and lifelong learning

Jonas Konan’s leadership path in neurosurgery and as a distinguished SIU DMSc alumnus began long before he stepped into an operating room. His commitment to patient care began as a college paramedic volunteer, on the front lines of emergency medicine in Texas.
801

Nominations and applications open for SIU School of Medicine dean, provost and CEO

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine invites nominations and applications for the position of dean, provost and CEO.
Alz research

Summer research internship opportunities at Smith Alzheimer's Center

The Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine is offering up to two lab internship opportunities for undergraduate college students in 2026. Selected students will explore cutting-edge research on Alzheimer’s disease.