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The path to early identification and intervention in autism

Research shows that early intervention allows for greater developmental benefits for autistic children and Rebecca McNally Keehn, PhD and Jordan Huskins, MD, are working to make this possible for every Hoosier child.  

Katelyn M Stewart  | Apr 03, 2026
The award provides mentorship, funding and more to early-career faculty developing impactful studies in cardiovascular and related fields. Photo courtesy Chaowapong Jarasvaraparn.

Mentorship and curiosity lead to American Heart Association Career Development Award

The AHA Career Development Award will support Chao Jarasvaraparn's research on children with Fontan-associated liver disease.

Salem Lucas
Marciana Laster standing in a hospital clinic wearing white coat

Pediatric kidney doctor encourages young people to pursue medical careers through her work inside and outside the hospital

Marciana Laster uses her passion for advancing kidney care to spark kids' interest in the medical field.

Salem Lucas
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
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Shaping a Scientist: Genetics award recipient thanks the mentor who started it all

A childhood filled with experiments set Emily White on a path toward developing better treatments for young patients.

Kelly Veneziano
Andrew Schwaderer speaking with colleagues Michelle Star and David Haines at Riley Hospital for Children

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
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
A young girl trains for the Special Olympics.

Physicians and Special Olympics Indiana athletes develop educational website designed for neurodiverse audience

IU faculty physicians are rolling out new educational resources to promote skills and advocacy for members of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities community.

Katelyn M Stewart
Mark Turrentine (pictured right), operating alongside Karl Bilimoria. | Photo courtesy Karl Bilimoria

Cardiothoracic surgeon follows calling to heal hearts across borders

On his 43rd trip to Jordan, Mark Turrentine, MD, continues a mission that has saved more than 650 children born with life-threatening heart defects. 

Sarah Lounsbury
Headshot of Kate Ho in the lab

IU blood cancer researcher receives 2026 ASH Scholar Award

Kate Ho received the 2026 ASH Scholar Award for her commitment to blood cancer research. Her work focuses on finding innovative therapies for patients with

Jackie Maupin