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AWARENESS MONTH

Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Understanding the Science and the Impact

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, observed during September, is a time to focus on and raise awareness about a genetic blood disorder called sickle cell disease.

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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

IU co-founded startup aims to propel novel Alzheimer’s disease drugs into clinical trials

The IU School of Medicine has several programs dedicated to Alzheimer's disease research, from basic and translational science to clinical research and innovation.

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CLINICAL CARE

IU rare disease clinic solves toughest medical cold cases

In 2020 the IU School of Medicine launched its Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic to help families search for answers to mysteries that modern medicine hasn’t yet solved.

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THE LATEST

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Educational affairs leader refines training for future physicians at med school’s 9 campuses

Bradley L. Allen, a onetime first-generation student from rural Iowa, now leads educational affairs at IU School of Medicine, the nation’s largest medical school.

October 01, 2025

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IU clinical trial aims to improve quality of life for prostate cancer survivors

Study will evaluate new device designed to reduce incontinence following prostate removal

September 30, 2025

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Cancer-fighting gene plays unexpected role in pancreatic cancer tumor growth

New research from Indiana University School of Medicine scientists revealed that a well-known cancer-fighting gene also plays an unexpected role in regulating how certain immune cells can support tumor growth.

September 29, 2025

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IU School of Medicine names cancer researcher as inaugural chair of Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology

John Turchi will lead the newly merged Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology at the IU School of Medicine. 

September 25, 2025

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Flu season: Tips to protect your health

Flu season is here, so it’s a good time to review information about the contagious respiratory illness and learn what steps you can take to protect yourself, your family and your community from the flu.

September 24, 2025

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‘Engineering in Medicine’ pilot funding awarded to collaborative IU, Purdue research teams

Three Indiana University School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators at Purdue University have been awarded pilot grants through the Engineering in Medicine program, a joint effort between the IU School of Medicine and the Purdue College of Engineering.

September 24, 2025

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IU-trained anesthesiologist assistants work in hospitals across Indiana, addressing shortage of anesthetists

The Anesthesiologist Assistant program at IU School of Medicine is meeting a critical need for anesthesia professionals. Graduates work in hospitals across the state of Indiana and beyond.

September 22, 2025

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IU scientists identify dual protein targets to weaken pancreatic cancer defenses

New research uncovers link between two key proteins that help pancreatic cancer resist treatment, opening the door to more effective therapies for aggressive cancers.

September 18, 2025

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Researchers create ‘optic nerve on a chip’ to study how glaucoma damages cells that connect the eye to the brain

IU School of Medicine researchers have developed an “optic nerve on a chip," which models retinal ganglion cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells. The 3D chip allows the team to separate these cells into specific channels to pinpoint where damage from glaucoma occurs.

September 17, 2025

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Informing patients of personal colorectal cancer risks does not increase screening rate

A study of Indianapolis patients found providing personalized health information did not increase colorectal cancer testing rates. 

September 15, 2025

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Researcher studies neuron link between impulsivity and alcohol use disorder

Nearly 28.9 million people over the age of 12 in the U.S. lived with an alcohol use disorder in the past year. A postdoctoral fellow at the IU School of Medicine is investigating how specific neurons found in the brain’s prefrontal cortex may impact impulsive behaviors among those with a genetic risk for alcohol use disorder.

September 11, 2025

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IU study finds possible treatment route for common type of genetic hearing loss

A team co-led by an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher has identified electrical inner ear signals that damage hair cells, causing hearing loss. 

September 10, 2025

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