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.

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

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.

SIU medical students are coordinating a community-based soccer program designed to meet the needs of athletes ages 5+ with physical or mental disabilities.

Springfield Plastics presented Simmons Cancer Institute with a check for more than $143K as part of its 'Drain for the Cure' fundraising efforts in 2025.

The Illinois Academy of Physician Associates has selected Dr. Courtney Ledbetter for its 2025 Community Impact Award.

Applications are open for summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU and will be accepted through February 16.

Dr. Andrew Wilber studies how red blood cells produce hemoglobin and how gene-based therapies could improve treatment for inherited blood disorders. His lab research team is driven by patient-focused innovation.

Navigating the health care system can be like finding your way through a maze. Even when you know what you need, finding the right resources isn’t always straightforward. Stress, time constraints and