On Sept. 26, SIU alumnus Dr. Nathan Jones discussed his year-long NASA simulation mission in a detailed and entertaining presentation in the South Auditorium. The Springfield emergency medicine physician shared stories about an out-of-this-world endurance test he completed on July 6, spending 378 days in a habitat that recreated what life would be like for a crew on a Mars mission. Jones, 41, is a husband and father of three boys, and a graduate of SIU School of Medicine (Class of 2009). Among his encouraging insights: For long-duration missions, NASA wants candidates with diverse skillsets

On Sept. 26, SIU alumnus Dr. Nathan Jones discussed his year-long NASA simulation mission in a detailed and entertaining presentation in the South Auditorium. The Springfield emergency medicine physician shared stories about an out-of-this-world endurance test he completed on July 6, spending 378 days in a habitat that recreated what life would be like for a crew on a Mars mission. Jones, 41, is a husband and father of three boys, and a graduate of SIU School of Medicine (Class of 2009). Among his encouraging insights: For long-duration missions, NASA wants candidates with diverse skillsets

On Sept. 26, SIU alumnus Dr. Nathan Jones discussed his year-long NASA simulation mission in a detailed and entertaining presentation in the South Auditorium. The Springfield emergency medicine physician shared stories about an out-of-this-world endurance test he completed on July 6, spending 378 days in a habitat that recreated what life would be like for a crew on a Mars mission. Jones, 41, is a husband and father of three boys, and a graduate of SIU School of Medicine (Class of 2009). Among his encouraging insights: For long-duration missions, NASA wants candidates with diverse skillsets

On Sept. 26, SIU alumnus Dr. Nathan Jones discussed his year-long NASA simulation mission in a detailed and entertaining presentation in the South Auditorium. The Springfield emergency medicine physician shared stories about an out-of-this-world endurance test he completed on July 6, spending 378 days in a habitat that recreated what life would be like for a crew on a Mars mission. Jones, 41, is a husband and father of three boys, and a graduate of SIU School of Medicine (Class of 2009). Among his encouraging insights: For long-duration missions, NASA wants candidates with diverse skillsets

The SIU School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) community kicked off August with three key celebratory events that showcased the dedication, achievements and future aspirations of its students and faculty.

The SIU School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) community kicked off August with three key celebratory events that showcased the dedication, achievements and future aspirations of its students and faculty.

The SIU School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) community kicked off August with three key celebratory events that showcased the dedication, achievements and future aspirations of its students and faculty.

The SIU School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) community kicked off August with three key celebratory events that showcased the dedication, achievements and future aspirations of its students and faculty.

Phil Jensik, PhD, associate professor in SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Physiology, has been named SIU’s Inventor of the Year for 2024. His research explores mutations in genes that result in neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disabilities, speech disorders and autism, affecting about 1 in 10 U.S. children.

Phil Jensik, PhD, associate professor in SIU School of Medicine’s Department of Physiology, has been named SIU’s Inventor of the Year for 2024. His research explores mutations in genes that result in neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disabilities, speech disorders and autism, affecting about 1 in 10 U.S. children.