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Social worker dedicates his career to changing the lives of Indiana children

Stephan Viehweg, MSW, LCSW, has spent nearly 40 years shaping social work at the IU School of Medicine while advancing children’s futures across Indiana.

Salem Lucas  | Jun 24, 2026
Dr. Jignesh Tailor with Cecilia Crockett in the clinic

A legacy of hope: Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Research Fund drives discovery for rare childhood brain tumors

In honor of Cecilia Crockett, the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Research Fund supports research aimed at understanding how pediatric brain tumors form, evolve and resist treatment.

Allie Northcutt
Ji Zhang pipetting in the lab.

IU study finds strategy to beat treatment resistance in the most common childhood cancer

IU School of Medicine cancer researchers have uncovered a potential new way to overcome acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common type of leukemia in

Jackie Maupin
Portrait of David Weaver, older man smiling and wearing glasses, a gray sweater and an IU logo white coat; solid gray background

Pioneer of clinical genetics marks 50 years with IU School of Medicine

David D. Weaver built the clinical genetics program within IU's Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics. He has taught learners and treated Indiana patients for

Laura Gates
Headshot of Chandy John in white button up and tie smiling at camera

The Measure of a Man: What I learned from Francis Collins about integrity in life and medicine

Chandy C. John, MD, reflects on meaningful interactions throughout the years with former NIH Director Francis Collins as he considers the lasting impact of Collins'

Chandy John
NOHARM study team leaders on a stage celebrating the study with a crowd of young bystanders

Decade-long study proves African children survive and thrive on hydroxyurea for sickle cell anemia

A collaborative 10-year global health study co-led by IU researchers proves hydroxyurea is highly effective, safe and life-changing for African children with sickle cell anemia

Jackie Maupin
Pfefferkorn pictured for Tremfya clinical trial blog

First clinical trial of Tremfya for pediatric ulcerative colitis underway

Researchers at the IU School of Medicine are yielding positive results in the first and only clinical trial of Tremfya for a pediatric patient with

Katelyn M Stewart
A doctor and a respiratory therapist administer CPAP breathing treatment to a small child in a pediatric intensive care bed in a Liberian hospital.

IU collaboration in Liberia is saving children's lives

More than 100 Liberian children have received lifesaving respiratory care through a global health initiative launched by Michael D. Davis and Adnan Bhutta at the

Laura Gates
A group of women sits around a breakfast table the morning of LEAPES graduation.

Leading with purpose: IU pediatric program coordinators make a national impact

Three IU School of Medicine coordinators drive change through leadership with the Association of Pediatric Program Directors.

Salem Lucas
Reuben Kapur poses with an award next to IU Indianapolis Chancellor Latha Ramchand, against an IU Indianapolis-branded back drop.

Wells Center director named IU Indianapolis Chancellor's Professor

Reuben Kapur, PhD, has received an IU Indianapolis Chancellor’s Professor appointment, which recognizes his career-long commitment to teaching, research and campus service.

Jackie Maupin