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Fact vs. myth: HIV/AIDS in pediatrics with infectious disease expert Alka Khaitan

Alka Khaitan, MD, a pediatric infectious diseases expert, breaks down stigmas around HIV/AIDS in a fact vs. myth discussion, including the future of HIV treatments and the whispers of a cure agenda. 

Katelyn M Stewart  | Dec 04, 2025
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Keep the holiday season merry with toy safety tips from a pediatrician

IU School of Medicine's Alyssa Swick shares some of the most common toy-related injuries or safety issues during the holiday season.

Salem Lucas
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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Wells Center Newsletter November 2025

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

Jackie Maupin
Emily Sims, Ellie Moreau, Miriam Davis and Heath Davis in a clinic room.

Young patient, family travel from North Carolina to help advance Type 1 diabetes treatment

Heath Davis, 11, from North Carolina, is participating in an IU School of Medicine clinical trial testing whether an oral pill can preserve insulin production

Jackie Maupin
Dr. Charles Stevenson and patients in the clinic

New division chief devoted to building ‘pediatric neuroscience center of excellence’

When he’s not meeting with families in the clinic or performing life-changing procedures in the operating room, Charles Stevenson, MD, dedicates his efforts to advancing

Allie Northcutt
Battina presenting at 2025 Wells Center Retreat

Triple-major IU undergraduate dedicated to breakthroughs in Type 1 diabetes research

Yashaswini Battina, an undergraduate student working in the lab of Amelia Linnemann, PhD, focuses on Type 1 diabetes research.

Katelyn M Stewart
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PATH4YOU provides critical person-centered family planning care to Hoosiers

A program led by faculty experts from obstetrics and gynecology and pediatrics provides critical information and resources to guide Hoosiers in their reproductive health planning

Angie Antonopoulos
Caleb Beimfohr presents research at the 2025 Wells Center Retreat | Photo by Katelyn M. Stewart, IU School of Medicine

PhD student aims to support liver health via weight-loss research

With obesity and fatty liver disease on the rise, second-year PhD student Caleb Beimfohr reflects on his research during Liver Awareness Month.

Katelyn M Stewart
kids with Halloween costumes on and jack-o-lantern buckets to collect candy

Trick-or-treating tips: How to keep your children safe this Halloween

Halloween brings an evening of fun and imagination for children, but it can also raise safety concerns for parents and caregivers.

Jasmin Cheairs