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IU School of Medicine dedicates Medical Education and Research Building in new Indy Health District

On April 22, 2025, IU held a dedication ceremony for the School of Medicine’s new Medical Education and Research Building that will open this summer right next to IU Health's new hospital in the Indy Health District.

Laura Gates  | Apr 22, 2025
IU School of Medicine Dean Jay L. Hess speaks at the Spring 2025 All School Meeting.

2025 Spring All School Meeting Recap

IU School of Medicine Dean Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA, presented an update on the state of the school during the Spring All School

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Biochemistry, pharmacology merger synergizes strengths to accelerate discovery

Two basic science departments at IU School of Medicine will merge to form the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology. A national search has

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Landrum is first woman to lead OB-GYN department at IU

Gynecologic oncologist Lisa Landrum, MD, PhD, is the new chair for obstetrics and gynecology. A former athlete and coach, Landrum emphasizes cooperation and inclusion on

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Andrea Ligler and Michael Feldman, both in business attire, walk along an outdoor path on a sunny day

'Hub of everything': Vice chairs work behind-the-scenes to achieve departments' strategic goals

Vice chairs for finance and administration at IU School of Medicine explain the key role they play in achieving departments' goals in education, research and clinical

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Collage 2024: Match Day, Bill Gates visit and Indy 500 Medical Team

2024: IU School of Medicine celebrates a year of strategic advancements

A look back on 2024: IU School of Medicine made significant advancements in medical training, research discoveries and community wellness this year.

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Michele Saysana in IU Health white coat, smiling

Saysana focuses on quality improvements as IU's leader for clinical affairs

Michele Saysana, MD, is IU School of Medicine's new executive associate dean for clinical affairs. Her career has focused on improving quality and safety in

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Dean Hess, in suit and tie, speaking behind a podium

Fall 2024 All School Meeting Recap

The IU School of Medicine Fall All School Meeting focused on Strategic Plan updates from Dean Jay L. Hess, who highlighted advancements in the school’s

Portrait of Dr Mike Koch in white dress shirt and blue tie

Beyond testis cancer: Koch led IU urology to national prominence with expanded faculty expertise

During his 26 years as urology chair at IU School of Medicine, Michael Koch, MD, quadrupled the department's faculty, adding expertise and making IU's urology

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Dr. Peipert, wearing white coat, talks to learners in a classroom

OB-GYN department made record advancements under Peipert’s leadership

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at IU School of Medicine made remarkable advancements in research, clinical care and education under the leadership of Dr.

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