SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's $7.2M BioLaunch lab, funded by a $2.7M grant, is a 10,000-square-foot facility for life sciences research. It includes biotechnology, analytical, and mass spectrometry cores, and a business annex, part of a $13M iFERM Hub project.

SIU Carbondale's $7.2M BioLaunch lab, part of the iFERM Hub, aims to advance interdisciplinary science and economic development. Funded by a $2.7M grant, it includes biotechnology, analytical, and mass spectrometry cores, and a business annex, fostering research, innovation, and entrepreneurial activities in life sciences.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale launches the Coffman-Crothers Training Institute for Trauma and Psychological Health, funded by a $1 million pledge from Martha “Marti” Crothers. The program aims to equip counselors with knowledge and skills to work with trauma-exposed adults, honoring Janet M. Coffman, former SIU counseling center director.