Smith Alzheimer's Center executive director discusses the pursuit of a cure In the last decade, Alzheimer’s disease research has gained significant momentum. Scientists are uncovering how lifestyle factors influence risk, improving blood-based biomarker testing for earlier and less invasive diagnosis, and advancing treatment options that slow disease progression. But much remains unknown. Erin Hascup, PhD, executive director of the Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine, shares some insights on these developments and what the future holds. What are the latest advances in Alzheimer’s research

SIU School of Medicine named Wei Du, researcher in the Research Core Facility, as the recipient of the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award . This honor recognizes non-faculty research personnel whose work significantly advances SIU School of Medicine's research mission. The award commemorates Frank J. Toth, a chemist whose commitment to health-related science inspired a legacy of research excellence. Du has been a vital part of the SIU School of Medicine team since 2013, managing the imaging facilities at the Research Core Laboratory. Her expertise in microscopy, including confocal and electron

SIU School of Medicine named Wei Du, researcher in the Research Core Facility, as the recipient of the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award . This honor recognizes non-faculty research personnel whose work significantly advances SIU School of Medicine's research mission. The award commemorates Frank J. Toth, a chemist whose commitment to health-related science inspired a legacy of research excellence. Du has been a vital part of the SIU School of Medicine team since 2013, managing the imaging facilities at the Research Core Laboratory. Her expertise in microscopy, including confocal and electron

SIU School of Medicine named Wei Du, researcher in the Research Core Facility, as the recipient of the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award . This honor recognizes non-faculty research personnel whose work significantly advances SIU School of Medicine's research mission. The award commemorates Frank J. Toth, a chemist whose commitment to health-related science inspired a legacy of research excellence. Du has been a vital part of the SIU School of Medicine team since 2013, managing the imaging facilities at the Research Core Laboratory. Her expertise in microscopy, including confocal and electron

SIU School of Medicine named Wei Du, researcher in the Research Core Facility, as the recipient of the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award . This honor recognizes non-faculty research personnel whose work significantly advances SIU School of Medicine's research mission. The award commemorates Frank J. Toth, a chemist whose commitment to health-related science inspired a legacy of research excellence. Du has been a vital part of the SIU School of Medicine team since 2013, managing the imaging facilities at the Research Core Laboratory. Her expertise in microscopy, including confocal and electron

SIU School of Medicine named Wei Du, researcher in the Research Core Facility, as the recipient of the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award . This honor recognizes non-faculty research personnel whose work significantly advances SIU School of Medicine's research mission. The award commemorates Frank J. Toth, a chemist whose commitment to health-related science inspired a legacy of research excellence. Du has been a vital part of the SIU School of Medicine team since 2013, managing the imaging facilities at the Research Core Laboratory. Her expertise in microscopy, including confocal and electron

SIU School of Medicine named Wei Du, researcher in the Research Core Facility, as the recipient of the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award . This honor recognizes non-faculty research personnel whose work significantly advances SIU School of Medicine's research mission. The award commemorates Frank J. Toth, a chemist whose commitment to health-related science inspired a legacy of research excellence. Du has been a vital part of the SIU School of Medicine team since 2013, managing the imaging facilities at the Research Core Laboratory. Her expertise in microscopy, including confocal and electron

SIU School of Medicine named Wei Du, researcher in the Research Core Facility, as the recipient of the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award . This honor recognizes non-faculty research personnel whose work significantly advances SIU School of Medicine's research mission. The award commemorates Frank J. Toth, a chemist whose commitment to health-related science inspired a legacy of research excellence. Du has been a vital part of the SIU School of Medicine team since 2013, managing the imaging facilities at the Research Core Laboratory. Her expertise in microscopy, including confocal and electron

SIU School of Medicine named Wei Du, researcher in the Research Core Facility, as the recipient of the 2025 Frank J. Toth Research Award . This honor recognizes non-faculty research personnel whose work significantly advances SIU School of Medicine's research mission. The award commemorates Frank J. Toth, a chemist whose commitment to health-related science inspired a legacy of research excellence. Du has been a vital part of the SIU School of Medicine team since 2013, managing the imaging facilities at the Research Core Laboratory. Her expertise in microscopy, including confocal and electron

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 Springfield. The two-day hybrid symposium offered young scientists and physicians in Springfield and Carbondale an opportunity to gain experience in making formal presentations of their research and clinical discoveries. Faculty mentors provided assistance for each project. Presenting trainees included graduate students, medical students, and Springfield and Quincy residents and fellows. “The symposia