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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.
New ‘smart insulin’ shows promise in reducing hypoglycemia bouts
IU School of Medicine researchers have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels using a lab-designed protein, which could lead to a new treatment for people with Type 1 diabetes.
Breast cancer researcher reflects on past, shares innovations shaping the future of research
Harikrishna Nakshatri, a breast cancer researcher at IU School of Medicine, has amassed a lengthy list of achievements over the past 29 years, but it’s a far cry from how his career began in veterinary medicine.
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October 23, 2025
Falling back: Health tips to adjust to the time change
As the seasons begin to change and the winter months approach, this also means that daylight saving time is ending.October 21, 2025
Infectious disease physician-scientist elected to National Academy of Medicine
Chandy C. John is the latest IU School of Medicine faculty member to earn the prestigious honor.October 20, 2025
Trick-or-treating tips: How to keep your children safe this Halloween
Halloween brings an evening of fun and imagination for children, but it can also raise safety concerns for parents and caregivers.October 16, 2025
Early career surgeon-scientist recognized as rising leader in musculoskeletal oncology research
Muscle waste and body composition changes are a side effect of having cancer that IU musculoskeletal oncology surgeon-scientist Christopher Collier wants to mediate in kidney cancer. He received a K08 Award from the NIH, a first for an early investigator within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.October 14, 2025
Helping teens stay sober: Strategies for ending adolescent substance use
October is National Substance Use Prevention Month. Zachary Adams is helping Indiana’s youth stop using alcohol, marijuana and other drugs through proven intervention strategies.October 13, 2025
New ‘smart insulin’ shows promise in reducing hypoglycemia bouts
Lab-designed protein better regulated blood sugar levels in early testing.October 09, 2025
IU School of Medicine's Richard Gunderman has been named the 179th president of the Indiana State Medical Association, an organization representing over 9,500 physicians and students.
October 02, 2025
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
IU clinical trial aims to improve quality of life for prostate cancer survivors
Study will evaluate new device designed to reduce incontinence following prostate removalSeptember 30, 2025
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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