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Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day™ (January 24) is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the individuals who keep health care providers informed and equipped to deliver exceptional patient care. At SIU School of Medicine, we are proud to celebrate our continuing medical education (CME) professionals, whose work fosters lifelong learning, strengthens interprofessional collaboration and drives improvements in health care outcomes. Their efforts not only help providers stay current with medical advancements but also directly contribute to safer, more effective patient care. The

In a world where dedication, passion, and leadership converge, Major Matthew Schneider stands tall as a shining example of an individual who has excelled in his chosen profession and has made a lasting impact. As a highly accomplished Physician Assistant (PA) in the military medical field, Major Schneider's journey inspires and motivates others to strive for greatness. His path to becoming a PA and serving in the military began with a desire to save lives and make a meaningful difference. He joined the U.S. Army as a medic, with a goal to become a PA, inspired by a PA who made a strong

Welcome to the Concentration in Cell Biology, Immunology & Cancer Biology at SIU School of Medicine. Our faculty, graduate students and medical students conduct innovative research in the areas of cancer biology; therapeutic targeting; tumor immunology; stem cell biology and lineage differentiation; as well as tumor vascular and lymphatic biology. The Simmons Cancer Institute is a focal point for scientists in this concentration, fostering translation of research discoveries from the laboratory to clinic. Students in this concentration will be involved in discovery-based, forward-thinking

Welcome to the Concentration in Cell Biology, Immunology & Cancer Biology Part of the Multidisciplinary Biomedical and Biological Sciences (MBBS) Graduate Program . Research-intensive program leading to Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) The goal of our program is to train highly motivated students for careers in teaching and research in universities, industry and government Cutting-edge research and advanced training in tumor immunology, cancer biology and targeting, stem cell biology and lineage differentiation, vascular biology, reproductive immunology, genome biology

Written by Lauren Murphy | Photos by Jason Johnson Published in Aspect s magazine, Autumn 2017 (40-4) As American lifespans increase due to progress on other medical frontiers, the toll from Alzheimer’s disease grows. More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease, and by 2050 this number could rise as high as 16 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Since 1987, the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (CADRD) has diagnosed, treated and educated Illinois residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related problems. In the last year, the center, along

The CCR is located on SIU School of Medicine's Springfield Campus. CCR offices are located on the 2nd Floor, Room 230, at 201 East Madison. Mailing Address: 201 E. Madison, P.O. Box 19664, Springfield, IL 62794-9664. Phone: 217-545-9700 Fax: 217-545-0799 Email us at: ccr@siumed.edu . Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Doubled space, ser vices benefit patients The purple and green walls at the SIU Center for Family Medicine in Springfield speak to the patients with quotes such as “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away” and “Did you know that skin is the largest organ?” Freshly painted walls, more exam rooms, easier access to health care providers and services. These are just some of the benefits patients are enjoying at the SIU Center for Family Medicine, 520 N. Fourth Street in Springfield, which in late August opened a newly-built expansion that doubles its space to total 60,300 sq ft. The space increases