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The Center for Clinical Research is a comprehensive support system for your clinical investigation and outcomes research. CCR faculty and staff can assist with research design and methods, protocol development, grant submission, statistical analysis, data management and study coordination. We bring expertise in project management, study preparation, regulatory document preparation and submission, monitoring and data management and analysis. Our centralized infrastructure offers efficient and responsive clinical research support with a flexible menu of services. The shared infrastructure saves

Welcome to the Department of Pharmacology. Our research teams and faculty study the mechanisms of disease, develop and test novel drug therapies and seek to understand and prevent drug interactions. We also educate and train medical students, graduate students, residents and fellows in the rich and complex field of pharmacology. Pharmacology impacts the entire spectrum of health care and has applications in both inpatient and outpatient settings. At SIU Medicine, our pharmacologists bridge the gap between science and medicine by providing collaborative, evidence-based care for patients

SIU Medicine is proud to offer our unique ThinkFirst programs to community members throughout central and southern Illinois. These award-winning programs are intended to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries among kids, teens and adults, especially those caused by motor vehicle accidents. Our services and programs include ThinkFirst for Teens, ThinkFirst for Kids, Victim Impact Panels for DUI Offenders, child passenger safety seat education, seat belt and distracted driving education, bike helmet fittings and crash reenactments. ThinkFirst programs are open to the public thanks to a federal

A standardized patient is a person who has been coached to accurately portray the history, personality, physical findings and emotional state of an actual patient at a particular moment in the patient’s illness. The Standardized Patient Program at SIU Medicine provides valuable learning opportunities to residents and medical students, within a simulation where they can safely hone and develop essential skills in physical examination, medical history and diagnosis. Community members interested in applying to the Standardized Patient Program will be asked to attend a screening session where they

A Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) is a professional with lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges, who has been trained and certified to help others as they move forward in their own recovery. There are many pathways to recovery. As someone who has experienced their own pathway to recovery, a CRSS serves as a role model and encourages hope for others on their pathway to recovery. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development has developed an apprenticeship program to address the shortage of CRSS's

Welcome to the Multidisciplinary Biomedical & Biological Sciences (MBBS) Graduate Program at Southern Illinois University, where your academic and research journey is designed to be as flexible and comprehensive as your ambitions. Whether you're aspiring to earn a Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, our program offers a unique opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines and tailor your education to your interests.

The office of the associate dean for research and faculty affairs coordinates SIU’s involvement with sponsored programs and establishes and maintains contact with funding agencies, providing them with information about the School’s research needs, interest and capabilities. The office also promotes faculty development and faculty interest in research and coordinates the three doctoral programs: Molecular Biology/Microbiology and Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Physiology.