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James Winters, MD

Surgery

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New research internship opportunities at Smith Alzheimer's Center

The Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine is offering two new lab internship opportunities for undergraduate college students in 2025. Selected students will explore cutting-edge research associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The nine-week internships run from June 2 through Aug. 1. “We’re excited to launch this new opportunity for young researchers interested in learning more about aging and Alzheimer’s disease,” said Erin Hascup, PhD, executive director of the Smith Alzheimer’s Center. “This provides a direct, hands-on experience for future scientists to advance their journey toward

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James Berman, MD

Pediatrics

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Abdul Shahein, MD

Pediatrics

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Ishaan Vohra, MD

Internal Medicine

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Ahmed Mami, MD

Surgery

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Melissa Wendell, MSN, CNM

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Alexander Stein, MD

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Simmons Cancer Institute

A Phase 1 Study of SGN-B6A in Advanced Solid Tumors

Active recruiting

This trial looks at a drug called sigvotatug vedotin (SGN-B6A) alone and with pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, to find out whether it is safe for people who have solid tumors (NSCLC, HNSCC).

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Urology

A Randomized Open-Label Phase 2/3 Study of BT8009 Monotherapy or in Combination in Participants with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Cancer (Duravelo-2)

Active recruiting

The main objective of the study is to measure how safe and effective BT8009 (zelenectide pevedotin) is when used alone and in combination with pembrolizumab in participants with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (UC).