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IU neurosurgeon revolutionizing hydrocephalus care for children with innovative research

Jason Chu is part of a team of researchers in the Department of Neurological Surgery leading efforts to develop new, safe therapies for patients of all ages living with the life-threatening condition. 

Allie Northcutt  | Feb 18, 2026
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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

Laura Gates
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New study identifies tool to measure heart disease risk in testicular cancer survivors

New study finds equations can identify testicular cancer survivors who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease. 

Candace Gwaltney
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IU research contributes to first new non-hormonal copper IUD in 40 years

Indiana University hosted part of a clinical trial that ultimately led to FDA approval of a second type of copper nonhormonal IUD. 

Rory Appleton
Jerilyn Nova and Stefanie Rodenbeck meet with a pediatric patient at the IU Health Neuroscience Center

Fellow pioneers Indiana's first pediatric neuroimmunology clinic

The new neuroimmunology clinic at Riley Children’s Health will provide multidisciplinary care for Hoosier children living with multiple sclerosis and other neuroinflammatory disorders.

Allie Northcutt
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Study finds genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease disrupts brain connectivity

A well-known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease worsens damage to white matter tissues in the brain that are crucial for communication between different brain

Ben Middelkamp
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IU researchers take steps toward personalizing asthma treatments for children

IU School of Medicine researchers have found better ways to predict which biologic treatments will help children with severe asthma, reducing the risk of ineffective

Jackie Maupin
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Stark Neurosciences Research Institute launches new Alzheimer’s disease summer research program for undergraduate students

The new IU School of Medicine program is geared toward training the next generation of scientists investigating Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Ben Middelkamp
Jamie Felton, a diabetes researcher, working in the lab setting.

Diabetes researcher recalls past experiences, shares excitement for the future

Jamie L. Felton, MD, was diagnosed with diabetes as a child shortly after signing up to participate in a clinical study. Now she's a diabetes

Luke Christopher Norton
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Diabetes researcher works to improve patients’ mental health, quality of life

Mary de Groot, PhD, found her passion working in mental health and has spent her time at the IU School of Medicine conducting research to

Luke Christopher Norton