Stepping Up

Like one of the family

Through Smith Alzheimer's Center outreach programs, participants have found camaraderie, compassion It didn’t take Chris Burns long to realize he found something special. Looking for more resources to
Teefey

Meet Lindsey Teefey

Lindsey Teefey leads Stepping Up, an exercise-based program from the Smith Alzheimer's Center. After growing up in Anna, Ill., and graduating from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Lindsey
Radio Alzheimers Center

Erin Hascup discusses recent investiture, Alzheimer's research

Dr. Erin Hascup, director of the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer's Research and Treatment, sat down with WMAY's Jim Leach to discuss Alzheimer's research.
Hascup Lab

Hascup named Stark Endowed Chair in Alzheimer's Research

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Erin R. Hascup , PhD, director of the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment, was named the Kenneth Stark Endowed Chair in Alzheimer’s Research at
Radio Alzheimers Center

Ask The Expert with Memorial Health - Alzheimer's Disease

Smith Alzheimer's Center Director Erin Hascup, PhD sits down with WTAX's Joey McLaughlin to discuss Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. From how to spot early warning signs of dementia to how
Alzheimer's research

Glutamate shows potential for identifying change from healthy aging to Alzheimer’s

A new publication from Drs. Kevin Hascup and Erin Hascup research groups at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine shows the potential for using glutamate to develop therapies for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Beneky

Clinical care, Alzheimer's programs provide peace of mind

There were few characters more colorful than Joe “Bobo” Beneky. Just like the affectionate nickname might imply, he would do just about anything to elicit a laugh or a smile from anyone nearby.
Perreros

Trials and Determination: How Clinical Trials Are More Than Just Data

For around two decades, Karen Perrero taught at parochial schools as a science teacher, introducing young students to the world of science. But a few years ago, Karen started to feel a little off.
Oladele

Meet Oladele (Dickson) Owasoyo

Oladele (Dickson) Owasoyo, PhD, is the newest addition to the research team in the Hascup Labs.