A first-generation physician from a rural community in southern Illinois, Dr. Jennifer Cook says she has often reflected throughout her career on the opportunities her medical degree created and on the patients and colleagues who shaped her path. That sense of gratitude inspired her to give back.

SIU School of Medicine’s 2025 Distinguished Donors of the Year are a remarkable couple whose unwavering generosity and passion have left a lasting imprint on the school and the region.

A White Coat Ceremony at SIU School of Medicine celebrated students beginning their pursuit of medical degrees to care for the people of Illinois and beyond.

Jeffrey Parrilla-Carrero , PhD knows the face of addiction. As a boy in Puerto Rico, he watched his father battle alcohol use disorder, cycling through attempts to quit that ended in disappointment

2025 Spring Research Seed Grants launch projects on rheumatoid arthritis and balance disorders. Two early-stage research projects at SIU School of Medicine are taking on complex, chronic diseases that

As families flocked to the Illinois State Fair for deep-fried delicacies and dizzying rides, an essential team worked quietly behind the scenes to ensure their safety.

On a warm July evening, Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine welcomed a full house of families, mentors and supporters for its annual Summer Internship Presentation and Donor Appreciation

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.

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.