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Leading drug discovery: New department chair building team of researchers to develop next-gen treatments for diseases
As chair of the new Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology, John Turchi is building a team of researchers to accelerate scientific discovery and ...
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IU School of Medicine dean, faculty honored with IBJ Excellence in Health Care awards
The Indianapolis Business Journal honored several IU School of Medicine faculty, including Dean Jay L. Hess, for outstanding efforts to improve the health of people ...
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Leader in medical innovation: Longtime chair of pediatrics fosters spirit of discovery at IU
Wade Clapp has grown expertise in the Department of Pediatrics while conducting his own groundbreaking research in neurofibromatosis. He is now senior associate dean for ...
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IU trains genetic counselors in rapidly evolving field
Graduates of the IU Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program work in clinics across Indiana and fill an important role on the care team, helping ...
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Journey to MD: Second-year studies connect foundational science to real-world disease cases
IU medical students Mout-Maine Moustapha and Sarah Vaught offer their insights at the halfway point of year two, including thoughts on studying, wellness and staying ...
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2025: IU School of Medicine celebrates a year of discovery, learning and advancing health
In 2025, the IU School of Medicine opened its new Medical Education and Research Building, welcomed new leaders, and advanced strategic goals in education, research ...
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'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 ...
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Specimen specialists: Medical laboratory scientists work behind-the-scenes to help determine cause of disease
IU School of Medicine is training more medical laboratory scientists — essential members of the healthcare team who work at hospitals, diagnostics labs and research ...
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![Michael Weiss diabetes research]( "Michael A. Weiss led the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from 2017-2025. | Photo by Tim Yates, IU School of Medicine")
Team Builder: Weiss recruited biotherapeutics experts to advance drug discovery for precision health
Michael A. Weiss brought innovative approaches and technologies for drug discovery to the IU School of Medicine. His legacy as chair includes recruiting experts who ...
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Helping teens stay sober: Strategies for ending adolescent substance use
October is National Substance Use Prevention Month. Zachary Adams is helping Indiana’s youth stop using alcohol, marijuana and other drugs through proven intervention strategies.
Laura Gates
As senior writer for the Indiana University School of Medicine, Laura tells the stories of the people behind innovative scientific discoveries, compassionate care initiatives and statewide excellence in medical education. She is an experienced journalist who enjoys travel and photography and is always eager to learn something new.