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John Parent works with congenital heart disease patients at Riley Children's Health. |Photo courtesy Riley Children's Health
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From congenital heart patient to heart transplant director: IU expert provides tips for pediatric heart health

How being born with congenital heart disease changed an Indiana University School of Medicines physician’s life

Salem Lucas  | Feb 05, 2026
Elizabeth Bierman, 1925 Indiana University Arbutus

Groundbreaking research by two IU School of Medicine graduates led to advancement of sickle cell anemia treatment

Two IU School of Medicine graduates carried out groundbreaking research that pinpointed what triggered the sickling of cells for sickle cell anemia and reported their

Karen Bruner Stroup
Maria Walker, in white coat, with three students: one lying on the table and two placing a radiation therapy mask.

'Led by their hearts': IU radiation therapy graduates help people through cancer treatments

Graduates of the Health Professions Program in Radiation Therapy work in hospitals and clinics throughout Indiana and nationally in a job that's both technical and

Laura Gates
Dr. Klatte and colleagues leaning toward an x-ray imaging light box, in black and white.

Eugene C. Klatte, MD: A Tribute

Eugene C. Klatte, distinguished professor emeritus of radiology at Indiana University School of Medicine, passed away on June 19, 2025.

Karen Bruner Stroup
Okoruwa giving MD commencement speech

MD graduate urges Class of 2025 to carry legacy of care and compassion into residency

Since she was a young girl, Precious Okoruwa knew that she was destined to become a doctor.

Jasmin Cheairs
Mohamed Zaazoue performing surgery

Neurosurgery alum reflects on breadth of experience at IU School of Medicine

Over the course of his seven years at the IU School of Medicine, Mohamed Zaazoue, MD, MS, MBA, who graduated residency in 2024, was able

Ben Middelkamp
Portrait of Dr Patrick O'Neil wearing blue suit and green tie in front of a staircase at IU School of Medicine--West Lafayette

Class of 1975 graduate celebrates 50 years with IU School of Medicine—West Lafayette

Patrick O’Neil, MD, Class of 1975, has been teaching at IU School of Medicine--West Lafayette for nearly 50 years. The campus honors him for his

Laura Gates
Three professional headshots of internal medicine residents.

IU Cardiovascular Medicine fellows announced for 2025

Ten physicians have recently been matched with the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine for cardiovascular fellowships that will prepare them

Angie Antonopoulos
Richard Gunderman, white man in blue polo shirt; Peter Gunderman, man with glasses in navy shirt; and David Gunderman, tall man in polo shirt, pose together in front of red wall

Meet the Gundermans: Honored IU professor and two sons exemplify humanism in medicine

Dr. Richard Gunderman, professor of radiology, and two of his sons have forged unique academic paths as polymath physicians on faculty or in training at

Laura Gates
Dr. Zach Wagner and Dr. Stephen Hartsock poolside at Lucas Oil Stadium during a practice for the Olympic Trials in swimming.

IU sports medicine team 'on deck' for US Olympic Swimming Trials

Department of Family Medicine faculty and trainees serve on the medical team for the 2024 Olympic Trials in swimming and share their own stories as

Laura Gates