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First Postgraduate Medical Education by Telephone in State and Nation presented by IU School of Medicine and Indiana State Medical Association in 1950

Today, as we are all one click away from seeing and talking with medical colleagues around the globe and are exploring the new frontiers of artificial intelligence for teaching and learning, it’s good to step back to remember just how far continuing medical education has come in a very short time.

A mother and toddler play together

Child Development - Slow to Warm Toddlers

An article, written by an expert in Infant & Toddler Mental Health, discussing a "slow to warm temperament" and anxiety in toddlers, and ways to

Cristy James
Brian DeBosch, MD, PhD pulling out materials from the freezer in a research lab

Fasting flips a switch and the liver holds the key

As people explore healthier eating habits and dieting strategies, intermittent fasting remains a popular choice among adults. But what makes fasting effective? Brian DeBosch, MD,

Jackie Maupin
Madison smiling--blonde girl in color with black-and-white background

IU's Rare Disease Clinic solves 10-year medical mystery for Indianapolis girl with unknown neurodevelopmental disorder

The Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic at IU School of Medicine investigates the cold cases of rare disease. Genetic detectives solved a case for an Indianapolis

Laura Gates
Simon Conway, PhD, Henry and Paige Snider, PhD at the Conway lab

Barth syndrome breakthrough: Rare disease research fueled by determined family and scientists

A local family’s collaboration with scientists at the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research has resulted in a groundbreaking research model to study Barth

Jackie Maupin
Erin Conboy, MD

In the arena with Erin Conboy: Champion of rare disease cases is world champ in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Erin Conboy, MD, is co-director of the Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic at IU School of Medicine, solving the cold cases of genetic disease. She’s also a

Laura Gates

Wells Center Newsletter February 2025

February 2025 news and updates from the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research.

Jackie Maupin
Emily Sims, MD (left) and Mike DeSante (right) at one of their dance rehearsals.

Emily Sims and her reason to dance

Emily Sims, MD, prepares to take the dance floor for season nine of the Reason to Dance, Reason for Hope event to support the Riley

Jennifer Eicher
Dr. Kleiman and Jeanne White, April 1990 Press Conference at Riley Hospital

Martin B. Kleiman, MD: A Tribute

Martin B. Kleiman, MD, was a world-renowned infectious disease specialist and a fierce advocate for infection control best practices and policies in health care settings.

Pamela Whitten, Chandy John and Wade Clapp posing for a photo at a recognition event

Chandy John: Advancing global health through science, service and synergy

Chandy John, MD, is a globally recognized expert in pediatric infectious diseases. Appointed as a Distinguished Professor at Indiana University in 2024, he has built

Jackie Maupin