Denim & Diamonds Gala: Ticket, sponsorship, auction item & 'Faces of Hope' information
Tickets and sponsorships are available for this year's Denim & Diamonds benefiting Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine on Saturday, October 14 at the Crowne Plaza.
Students empowered from mission experience
As a child of immigrants from Jamaica, medical student Ashley-Ann Walker has always had an interest in global health. Read how she started SIU School of Medicine's Global Brigades chapter and spearheaded a mission trip to Panama in summer 2023.
Ling receives 2023 Toth Award for research support
The Research Policy Committee honored Lynne Ling with the 2023 Frank J. Toth Award, the highest recognition for SIU School of Medicine research support personnel. Ling is lab manager in the Auditory Neurobiology Laboratory in the pharmacology department.
SCI summer interns present research at Donor Appreciation Reception
Four young cancer researchers got to share the results of their summer internship studies on August 3 at Simmons Cancer Institute in Springfield.
Art Express receives donation to help those with dementia
Helping those with dementia express themselves through artistic creativity will flourish thanks to a recent donation. Art Express received a $3,000 donation from the 2023 Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for
Dr. Bill Dixon receives Master Clinician award
Quincy faculty member Dr. Bill Dixon was presented with the Master Clinician award.
Learning Leadership: RISE conference reflections
Not all of us are born to be leaders, right? After all, if everyone led, who would be the followers? To be honest, I had fully embraced the role of being a behind-the-scenes individual, happy to bring
Telehealth conference to share virtual care strategies August 30
Health care providers and staff using telehealth in their practices – or who would like to – will learn about the latest innovations and developments in this evolving branch of medical care at SIU Medicine’s 2023 Telehealth Conference on Wednesday, August 30. The all-day event can be attended virtually or in person at Memorial Learning Center’s MG Nelson Family Auditorium, 228 W. Miller St. in Springfield.
Durbin visits Simmons Cancer Institute to discuss nationwide shortage of cancer drugs
Senator Dick Durbin held a news conference at SIU's Simmons Cancer Institute to discuss the shortage of life-saving drugs for cancer patients. Last month, Durbin urged the FDA to use the agency’s authority to immediately address the ongoing shortage.