Dr. Ruchika Goel to be named Endowed Chair in Hematologic Disorders August 26
Dr. Ruchika Goel will be the inaugural recipient of the O.H. Wesly Endowed Chair of Excellence in Hematologic Disorders at SIU School of Medicine. The investiture ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. August 26, in the South Auditorium, 801 N. Rutledge St.
Dr. Tyler Fulks & SIU providing emergency care at state fair
As families flock to the Illinois State Fair for deep-fried delicacies and dizzying rides, an essential team works quietly behind the scenes to ensure their safety.
'COVID Stories' will highlight local impacts & images from global pandemic
A series of Springfield-area events will bring moments from the global pandemic back into sharp focus this fall. ‘COVID Stories’ will provide both local and universal reflections on how we as a society adjusted when things went viral, literally.
Senator Durbin, SIU Medicine leaders express concerns about federal budget cuts
Health care leaders and Senator Dick Durbin gathered at SIU School of Medicine on July 25 to strongly denounce sweeping federal budget cuts to Medicaid, student loan support and medical research—pillars that sustain both local patient care and the next generation of physicians.
Finishing strong: 2020-25 Strategic Plan Progress Report
A new progress report has been published to outline the accomplishments that reflect the resilience, innovation and unwavering commitment of our entire SIU Medicine community.
SIU School of Medicine Honors Wei Du with the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award
SIU School of Medicine named Wei Du, researcher in the Research Core Facility, as the recipient of the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award . This honor recognizes non-faculty research personnel whose
The circadian codebreaker
Dr. Shelley Tischkau has spent her career as a sleep detective, meticulously piecing together the intricate relationship between our internal clocks and overall health.
SIU Medicine community shares artistry in 2025 Scope
SIU School of Medicine unveiled the 2025 edition of SCOPE, its student-produced literary magazine, at an awards reception April 21. The booklet contains short stories, poems and artwork from students
Burnside honored with ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Randy Burnside received the 2025 Dr. Wesley G. Robinson-McNeese ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to advancing antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion across SIU campuses.