
NIH Grant Will Aid SIU Breast Cancer Research
Ran lab to study tumor formation, spread Tumor cells use thin-walled lymphatic vessels to travel and spread in the human body. Once cancer spreads, a patient’s prognosis dims. SIU research scientist

SIU Scientist Examining Environmental Effects on Longevity
Bartke lab to study temperature, metabolism Most of us go about our daily and nightly routines in a comfortable, room-temperature environment. Could lowering the thermostat help our bodies to run more

DoD Grant Boosts ALS and Dementia Drug Discovery Pipeline
Carbondale lab to study genetics of disease The viral “Ice Bucket Challenge” that encouraged participants to raise money and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research has funded