Dr. Dana Crosby

SIU Medicine specialist shapes new sinus surgery standards

SIU physician Dana Crosby, MD, MPH , has helped to craft new clinical guidelines for treating patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, a condition affecting an estimated 1 in 10 Americans. Crosby was a
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Medical school celebrates 50th anniversary of inaugural class

SIU School of Medicine will celebrate a historic milestone honoring the Class of 1975—its first graduating class—at their 50-year reunion on June 21. They will offer tribute with the launch of a Legion of Legacies.
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A Torry Testimonial

SIU scientist Andy Wilber know Dr. Don Torry well, and believes he personifies the '3 Ts of research' at the medical school.
Don Torry

Building while battling headwinds

Dr. Don Torry’s career reads like a classic academic success story: a small-town kid from Washington, Ill., rises through the ranks to become a leading researcher in reproductive immunology. But behind each achievement lies a more complex narrative familiar to scientists: dealing with the unexpected.
Class of 2025

74 new physicians graduate from SIU School of Medicine

The Prairie State welcomed a fresh crop of new physicians on May 17, as SIU School of Medicine awarded degrees to the Class of 2025.
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'The most powerful medicine is sometimes invisible.'

Dr. Kevin Simon is a psychiatrist and the inaugural chief behavioral health officer for the city of Boston. He is also a graduate of SIU School of Medicine (Class of 2015) and of SIU’s MEDPREP. He was
Research Trainee Symposium

SIU’s next-gen scientists showcase research at 2025 trainee symposium

Trainee researchers shared findings from their most promising scientific and clinical investigations at the 35th Annual Trainee Research Symposium on April 15 and 18 at SIU School of Medicine in
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2025 Distinguished Alumni

A trio of SIU School of Medicine alumni were honored at the 2025 Commencement ceremony for their exemplary contributions to better health.
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Butterfly release to honor loved ones

Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at SIU Medicine will host its 17th Annual Butterfly Release at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 , in the Thomas Garden of Hope, Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter St