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The Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology at Indiana University School of Medicine offers a range of educational and social programs throughout the year.

Motoneuron Club

The Motoneuron Club is a group of scientists and clinicians dedicated to studying motoneuron biology and disease. This group meets monthly for a dinner seminar where the local scientific and clinical communities, along with outside speakers, are invited to present their research. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to build collaborations among basic scientists and promote translational research opportunities with clinicians treating motoneuron disorders. Interested people are welcome to join club events, which are held on the second Tuesday of the month in the Stark Neuroscience Research Building (Indianapolis), Lecture Room 101.

This club also spearheads the biennial Midwest Motoneuron Research Conference. The next conference will virtually, Oct. 3, 2025. Register by Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.

Email anatinfo@iu.edu to be added to the Motoneuron Club email distribution list.

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Recent News

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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

Allison Kolhouse, a student from Columbus North High School, stands with her poster at the symposium.

High school students present summer research findings

High school students from the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute’s SEED/STEM summer research program presented their research to faculty, family and friends at the end-of-program symposium on July 23rd in Indianapolis.

August 18, 2025

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Researchers investigating how gut bacteria impacts Alzheimer’s disease progression

A team of researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine is investigating a bacterial connection between the gut microbiome and microglia actions in Alzheimer’s disease. Growing evidence has shown that the gut can impact a person’s neurological health and potentially the progression of neurodegeneration.

May 28, 2025

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Study investigating why people who sustain traumatic brain injuries have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine are investigating why individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries — whether from a single or repeated impacts — have nearly two to four times greater the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

May 20, 2025

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ALS researcher aims to discover hidden causes of neuromuscular disease on quest for new therapies

ALS Awareness Month: Brian Pierchala, PhD, is growing ALS research at IU School of Medicine through the Motoneuron Club and collaborative science.

May 02, 2025