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State honors three IU School of Medicine professors for service to Hoosiers

 Three IU School of Medicine faculty members received statewide awards for their contributions to Hoosiers as transplant surgeons and physicians.

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BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

Drug candidate shows promise in stopping the spread of deadly breast cancer

Ifetroban has shown early promise against triple-negative breast cancer.

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MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH

New program to support healthier pregnancies, safer homes for Indianapolis families

A new program led by the IU School of Medicine will address housing problems with the aim of improving health for families.

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'Led by their hearts': IU radiation therapy graduates help people through cancer treatments

Graduates of the Health Professions Program in Radiation Therapy work in hospitals and clinics throughout Indiana and nationally in a job that's both technical and personal, helping people beat cancer.

December 05, 2025

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Fact vs. myth: HIV/AIDS in pediatrics with infectious disease expert Alka Khaitan

Alka Khaitan, MD, a pediatric infectious diseases expert, breaks down stigmas around HIV/AIDS in a fact vs. myth discussion, including the future of HIV treatments and the whispers of a cure agenda. 

December 04, 2025

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Cardiothoracic surgery leader steps into new role with focus on expanding statewide care

Sara Pereira, MD, is ushering in a new era of cardiovascular innovation and statewide collaboration through her roles in the Department of Surgery and the Cardiovascular Institute.

December 03, 2025

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New program to support healthier pregnancies, safer homes for Indianapolis families

A new program led by the IU School of Medicine will address housing problems with the aim of improving health for families. 

December 01, 2025

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Glowing Proof

A molecule born in a Purdue University lab and tested at IU School of Medicine has become the backbone of a new generation of targeted radioligand drugs — saving lives, fueling a biotech boom and redefining what’s possible in oncology.

November 26, 2025

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The Gift of Quality Time

IU neurologist-oncologist Na Tosha Gatson wants her brain cancer patients to live longer. More than that, she wants them to live well. Kathy Lane is a perfect example.

November 26, 2025

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Curing Cancer, Cultivating Leaders

Forever associated with the cure for testicular cancer, Lawrence Einhorn, MD, has also built another formidable legacy – training 50 years of IU oncologists.

November 26, 2025

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Drug candidate shows promise in stopping the spread of deadly breast cancer

Ifetroban has shown early promise against triple-negative breast cancer. 

November 24, 2025

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Keep the holiday season merry with toy safety tips from a pediatrician

IU School of Medicine's Alyssa Swick shares some of the most common toy-related injuries or safety issues during the holiday season.

November 21, 2025

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Stark Neurosciences Research Institute launches new Alzheimer’s disease summer research program for undergraduate students

The new IU School of Medicine program is geared toward training the next generation of scientists investigating Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

November 21, 2025

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State honors three IU School of Medicine professors for service to Hoosiers

Three IU School of Medicine faculty members received statewide awards for their contributions to Hoosiers as transplant surgeons and physicians. 

November 19, 2025

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Diabetes researcher recalls past experiences, shares excitement for the future

Jamie L. Felton, MD, was diagnosed with diabetes as a child shortly after signing up to participate in a clinical study. Now she's a diabetes researcher working to keep others from being diagnosed in the future.

November 18, 2025

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