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Study sheds light on relationship between triple-negative breast cancer cells, immune systems

Reza Shahbazi, PhD, and his research team found that triple-negative breast cancer cells release tiny particles called exosomes that can enter T cells and reprogram how they function.

Caitlin VanOverberghe  | Oct 29, 2026
diseases. | Photo courtesy IU School of Medicine Kaimakliotis is leading IU’s participation in the national Phase 3 ABLE-22 clinical trial, which is exploring treatment options for patients with BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer. | Photo courtesy Hristos Kaimakliotis

IU Urology plays key role in national bladder cancer clinical trial

IU’s strong enrollment in the national ABLE-22 trial reflects its commitment to expanding treatment options for patients with BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer.

Annie Troutman
A headshot of Lynne Maquat, accompanied by a background image of an RNA molecule and the words "Globally renowned pioneer in RNA biology Lynne E. Maquat, PhD, to speak at IU Aug. 31

Globally renowned RNA biologist will share groundbreaking research on Aug. 31

Lynne E. Maquat, the 2026 winner of the Steven C. Beering Award for the Advancement of Biomedical Research, presented by IU School of Medicine, will

Corie Farnsley
Headshot of Zainul Hasanali, against a red-toned background of a research lab.

Basic science research spotlight: Zainul Hasanali, MD, PhD

Hasanali studies the way plasma cells handle stress in order to understand how plasma cell diseases originate. The ultimate goal of his research is to

Jill Jansen
Ji Zhang pipetting in the lab.

IU study finds strategy to beat treatment resistance in the most common childhood cancer

IU School of Medicine cancer researchers have uncovered a potential new way to overcome acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common type of leukemia in

Jackie Maupin
A woman with brown hair and brown eyes smiling wearing a lab coat.

First-generation doctoral student earns Pao-lo Yu Award for excellence in genetics research

From a small mining town to groundbreaking cancer research, her journey reflects resilience, mentorship and a commitment to expanding treatment options for patients.

Kelly Veneziano
Graduate Shruthi Sriramkumar and Dr. O'Hagan pose in their graduation regalia outdoors on a fall day.

PhD program in cell, molecular and cancer biology celebrates 10 years in Bloomington

The Cell, Molecular and Cancer Biology PhD program at IU School of Medicine—Bloomington is celebrating its milestone 10th anniversary.

Lisa Wrasse
Reuben Kapur and Santhosh K. Pasupuleti looking over a document in the lab

Two-pronged strategy targets core survival systems in treatment-resistant blood cancer

IU researchers have identified a new treatment strategy for acute myeloid leukemia by targeting the blood cancer's survival systems.

Jackie Maupin
Steven Rhodes

IU neurofibromatosis specialist named ASCI Young Physician-Scientist awardee

Steven Rhodes has been honored with the ASCI Young Physician-Scientist Award, which recognizes his dual commitment to advancing NF1 research and providing exceptional care to

Jackie Maupin
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Biochemistry professor honored as 2026 ASBMB fellow

Ronald Wek, PhD, the Showalter Professor of Biochemistry at the Indiana University School of Medicine, has been named a 2026 fellow by the American Society

Rory Appleton