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Effects are unique between males and females A recent study from the Hascup labs at SIU Medicine has shown how riluzole, a drug compound typically used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), showed different effects on models with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) depending on whether they were male or female. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease , the study reports male mouse models with Alzheimer’s and healthy models showed improved glucose tolerance with riluzole treatment. However, female mouse models with Alzheimer's disease did not show significant improvements in metabolism

Members of the otolaryngology division gathered with alumni during a private reception at the 121 st AAO Annual Meeting, which was held in Chicago. The Annual Meeting and OTO Experience is for practicing otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons and associates, research and senior academic professors and chairs. Dr. Bauer and members of the division took the opportunity to connect with numerous SIU surgery alumni.

1970s Steven Dodge, MD, ’75, is the physician assistant program director for Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Grant Holland, MD, ‘75, is a cardiologist with Intermountain Medical Group in Ogden, Utah. Pat Zimmermann, MD, ’78, was named Family & Community Medicine Preceptor of the Year by St. Louis University. Kerry Florence, MD, ’78, retired from the practice of emergency medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. John McMillan, MD, ’79, plans on retiring in Dec. 2018 from his radiology practice in Overland Park, Kansas. Ann Stroink, MD, ’79, was featured in

SIU School of Medicine Alumni convened in Springfield on June 23-25 for Reunion 2023.

Join us for Reunion 2024! ALL alumni classes are invited back to the Reimagined Reunion What's different? This style forgoes the formal sit-down dinner and embraces more of a celebration feel. Reconnect with classmates and meet fellow alums outside of the 7 or 8 classes you are used to connecting with every 5 years. We have invited back ALL alumni, including our newest alums, the Class of 2023! For more information click here to visit the website Register early to save money! Register Now

Graduating classes ‘77, '82, '87, '92, '97, '02, '07, & '12 will be celebrating June 24-25, 2022 in Springfield! A casual and fun Friday night family-friendly reception is planned as well as Saturday events that include a campus tour and class picnics. Saturday night will conclude the reunion weekend in style with a semi-formal (business casual) dinner. For the full schedule of events, to register, and for other details, click here . We look forward to celebrating with you!

Dr. Poland has been an outspoken advocate for mandatory flu shots, inspiring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation for all persons over the age of six months to get one.

S ix-week course designed to enhance caregivers' skills

Those who provide care to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia patients at home are invited to attend The Savvy Caregiver program, a free, six-week course. Beginning Oct. 2, classes will meet from 1 to 3 pm on Mondays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Nov. 6, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., Springfield. Participants must pre-register to attend; walk-ins will not be accepted. To learn more or to register, contact Greg Kyrouac, 217-545-7199 or gkyrouac@siumed.edu . The Savvy Caregiver classes are designed to increase caregivers’ knowledge and confidence in their role by providing

Those who provide care to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia patients at home are invited to attend The Savvy Caregiver program, a free, six-week course. Beginning Feb. 16, classes will meet at 2-4 pm on Fridays, Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16 and 23, at First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St., Jackonsville. Participants must pre-register to attend; walk-ins will not be accepted. To learn more or to register, contact Greg Kyrouac, 217-545-7199 or gkyrouac@siumed.edu . The Savvy Caregiver classes are designed to increase caregivers’ knowledge and confidence in their role by providing: A better