Research Updates
Pain researcher works to improve the lives of sickle cell disease patients
Ying Wang has always felt a deep responsibility to care for underserved communities, which she does through her work in sickle cell disease research.
Indiana Health
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.
Using AI to identify personalized heart, blood pressure rates could help reduce ICU deaths
A new study found that AI could predict more accurate vital sign goals for ICU patients, leading to better outcomes.
Neuroscience
Cerebrovascular expert brings background in stroke and Alzheimer’s disease research to the IU School of Medicine
Candice Brown joined the IU School of Medicine to grow the school’s neurovascular basic science and clinical research programs.
High-tech monitoring during heart surgery doesn’t lower risk of complications
IU researchers and their collaborators studied how using near-infrared spectroscopy to track tissue oxygen levels during heart surgery affected patients afterward.
Spirit of Medicine
Class of 1975 graduate celebrates 50 years with IU School of Medicine—West Lafayette
Patrick O’Neil, MD, Class of 1975, has been teaching at IU School of Medicine--West Lafayette for nearly 50 years. The campus honors him for his longstanding commitment to training physicians in Indiana.