Research labs
Clinical research aids in the development of new drugs, novel surgical techniques and innovative new devices. Learn more about the research happening in labs at SIU School of Medicine.
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Drs. Adlimoghaddam and Zimmerman honored among Springfield Business Journal’s Forty Under 40
The Springfield Business Journal celebrates 40 young professionals under 40 in our local community each year. As part of the 2024 class, SIU Medicine’s Dr. Clare Zimmerman and Dr. Aida Adlimoghaddam have been honored for their outstanding contributions.
Fund established in McFadden’s honor to further dementia research
Sam McFadden’s curiosity and passion for studying neurodegenerative diseases will live on through the recently established Samuel A. McFadden Aging and Neurodegenerative Disease Research Fund
Hascup Lab, SIUC collaboration to explore new path for Alzheimer’s therapy
A collaboration between neuroscience and engineering will explore a novel approach in reducing formation of plaques commonly found in those with Alzheimer’s. Kevin Hascup, PhD, of the Smith Alzheimer
Providing hope, quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s
Art Express is one of many programs at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine designed to help those with dementia and their caregivers improve their quality of life.
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Clinical Trials
We're always investigating new treatments
SIU Medicine is committed to discovering and advancing health care through research. Clinical research aids in the development of new drugs, novel surgical techniques and innovative new devices. It also helps doctors identify risk factors and new ways to prevent or delay certain diseases.