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ALS AWARENESS MONTH
ALS researcher aims to discover hidden causes of neuromuscular disease on quest for new therapies
Brian Pierchala, PhD, is growing ALS research at IU School of Medicine through the Motoneuron Club and collaborative science.
PATIENT CARE
Brain health program fuels clinical and research advancements of new Alzheimer’s disease treatments in Indiana
Indiana patients are among the first people in the country to receive new disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's disease, contributing to the work of IU School of Medicine researchers actively studying the long-term effects of the treatments.
SCHOOL NEWS
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.
THE LATEST
$20M gift establishes The Tobias-Lechleiter Institute for Clinical Innovation
The transformative gift from the Lechleiter and Tobias families to IU Health and IU School of Medicine aims to advance healthcare discovery to benefit patients in Indiana and around the world.May 20, 2025
Q&A with Elizabeth Sullivan, DO, the fourth person in the world to become a Motorsports Medicine Fellow through first-of-its-kind program at IU School of Medicine.
May 20, 2025
Undergraduate internship program gives aspiring bioscience researchers hands-on training
Over the 2024-25 school year, aspiring physicians and biomedical researchers worked in one of the many research labs at the IU School of Medicine, mentored by experienced research professionals.
May 20, 2025
Oliver Strobel and his brother Julian both graduated from the IU School of Medicine, Julian with an MD and Oliver with a PhD. Oliver spoke at the 2025 Graduate Recognition Ceremony about the contributions of biomedical scientists.
May 19, 2025
MD graduate urges Class of 2025 to carry legacy of care and compassion into residency
Since she was a young girl, Precious Okoruwa knew that she was destined to become a doctor.May 19, 2025
Next wave of health care professionals honored at IU School of Medicine graduation
Class of 2025 includes 354 MD, 38 PhD graduatesMay 16, 2025
IU’s Bowen Center receives grant to address health care gaps for people with substance use disorders
Bowen Center will use new grant to update behavioral health standards.May 12, 2025
Preparing Healers: IU School of Medicine trains Indiana's physician workforce
This summer, 317 incoming residents will start their speciality training at IU School of Medicine. Many physicians practice in the state where they train -- about 27% of all MDs practicing in Indiana and its neighboring states trained at IU.May 12, 2025
Dual-action approach targeting inflammation shows potential as Type 1 diabetes treatment
A new strategy may help prevent or slow the progression of Type 1 diabetes.May 07, 2025
IU School of Medicine's Selena Wang is trying find the answer to many complexities of the brain and Alzheimer's disease using artificial intelligence.
May 06, 2025
IU neuroscientist studying potential drug targets for debilitating tumors that grow on nerves
Jignesh Tailor hopes his studies into the role of NF2 gene mutation in neural stem cell differentiation failure and tumorigenesis will lead to new therapeutics for children living with the rare genetic condition.
May 06, 2025
PTSD and pregnancy: IU researcher launches therapy to improve maternal mental health
PTSD can intensify during pregnancy and the months following. Michelle Miller, PhD, piloted a PTSD therapy intervention for perinatal women that is expanding throughout the state of Indiana for further study.April 30, 2025