Dr. Jason Chu performing surgery in the OR
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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 all ages living with the life-threatening condition. 

Allie Northcutt  | Feb 18, 2026
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
John Turchi poses with his arms crossed, standing beneath a staircase

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
Dean Jay Hess speaks at podium with Excellence in Health Care logo as others watch

IU School of Medicine dean, faculty honored with IBJ Excellence in Health Care awards

The Indianapolis Business Journal honored several IU School of Medicine faculty, including Dean Jay L. Hess, for outstanding efforts to improve the health of people

Laura Gates
Wade Clapp poses in a hallway at the cancer center, wearing a navy suit

Leader in medical innovation: Longtime chair of pediatrics fosters spirit of discovery at IU

Wade Clapp has grown expertise in the Department of Pediatrics while conducting his own groundbreaking research in neurofibromatosis. He is now senior associate dean for

Laura Gates
Sacha Sharp and Abby Gorman stand at the bar in Guggman Haus Brewery. Each woman is holding a glass of beer and smiling.

Docs on Draft: New event series aims to connect doctors, community members

Staged in a locally owned brewery, Docs on Draft is a speaker series that gives experts in the medical field an opportunity to share their

Caitlin VanOverberghe
Jerilyn Nova and Stefanie Rodenbeck meet with a pediatric patient at the IU Health Neuroscience Center

Fellow pioneers Indiana's first pediatric neuroimmunology clinic

The new neuroimmunology clinic at Riley Children’s Health will provide multidisciplinary care for Hoosier children living with multiple sclerosis and other neuroinflammatory disorders.

Allie Northcutt
Molly Mizenko, wearing an IU sweatshirt, sits on a couch with her parents and brother

IU trains genetic counselors in rapidly evolving field

Graduates of the IU Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program work in clinics across Indiana and fill an important role on the care team, helping

Laura Gates
Kathleen Unroe

IU geriatrics expert earns celebrated professorship for aging research

Kathleen Unroe was named the Cornelius and Yvonne Pettinga Professor of Medicine, a title awarded to a faculty member who engages in educational, research and

Caitlin VanOverberghe
Side-by-side headshots of Sarah Vaught and Mout-Maine Moustapha, both wearing white coats

Journey to MD: Second-year studies connect foundational science to real-world disease cases

IU medical students Mout-Maine Moustapha and Sarah Vaught offer their insights at the halfway point of year two, including thoughts on studying, wellness and staying

Laura Gates