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Transplant access research team reminded of purpose during National Kidney Month

For Rachel Patzer and the TREAT team, National Kidney Month is about breaking down barriers and reshaping the transplant system so more patients have a real chance at life-saving care.

Sarah Lounsbury  | Mar 24, 2026
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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
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Nominations sought for 2027 Watanabe Prize in Translational Research

The Indiana University School of Medicine is accepting nominations for the 2027 August M. Watanabe Prize in Translational Research. 

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Pain researcher mixes preclinical, clinical research to study chronic pain in patients with mild traumatic brain injuries

Fletcher White leads a research team investigating how chronic pain develops in patients who have a history of mild traumatic brain injuries.

Ben Middelkamp
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Beyond dialysis: Research, individualized interventions and education revolutionize kidney care

During National Kidney Awareness Month, members of the Division of Nephrology reflect on their passion for improving treatments and preventing kidney diseases.

Caitlin VanOverberghe
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IU research brings kidney stone care into a new era

Kidney stone rates are increasing worldwide, but treatments have remained the same for over 50 years. New efforts led by IU researchers aim to change

Jackie Maupin
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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

Allie Northcutt
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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