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Shaping the future of Motorsports Medicine: IU leads the field through training, mentorship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

IU School of Medicine has grown its reputation internationally as the place to train in motorsports medicine. Fellows are now defining what it means to practice in this niche field as learners of all levels shadow faculty at the IMS.

Laura Gates  | May 20, 2026
The nine 2025 PICU fellows posing in the sky walk.

PICU fellowships prepare future leaders of pediatric intensive care

IU’s Pediatric Critical Care unit treats children from all over Indiana as its fellowship program helps train pediatricians to become leaders in the field.

Katelyn M Stewart
Ivana Daniels in cap and gown speaking at podium

PhD graduate urges Class of 2026 to embrace uncertainty along the path of scientific discovery

Ivana Daniels received her PhD in pharmacology and encouraged her peers to embrace uncertainty as an essential part of the discovery process during her remarks

Laura Gates
Sydney Clements wears her tiara and sash while posing in front of a race car in the museum

Wearing the crown: IU med student promotes fitness for children as 500 Festival Princess

First-year medical student Sydney Clements is among 33 collegiate women selected to be 500 Festival Princesses. Her service projects include a running curriculum she presents

Laura Gates
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Scientists identify shared gut microbiome dysregulation in Parkinson’s disease and inflammatory bowel disease patients

IU researchers have discovered new biological evidence that suggests chronic inflammation in the gut may contribute to the onset and progression of Parkinson’s disease.

Ben Middelkamp
Autistic child wearing headphones while painting with mother.

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

Katelyn M Stewart
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
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Beyond dialysis: Research, individualized interventions and education revolutionize kidney care

During National Kidney Awareness Month, members of the Division of Nephrology reflect on their passion for improving treatments and preventing kidney diseases.

Caitlin VanOverberghe
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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
Portrait of Dr. Patricia Garcia

IU neuropsychologist dedicated to transforming brain heath care and research for Hispanic communities

Patricia Garcia combines her passion for cross-cultural research with bilingual clinical care to improve outcomes for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury and other

Allie Northcutt