First-Gen: Dean Boden shares his journey from first-generation college student to medical school’s top leader
First-Generation College Celebration Day is Nov. 8. IU School of Medicine Dean Scott Boden shares his journey as a first-gen student, inspiring the 13% of IU medical students who identify as first-generation.
IU-trained neuroscientist helps fuel drug development at Indiana biotech startup
IU School of Medicine’s PhD programs serve as a workforce pipeline for Indiana biotech companies. Agnes Wardrop graduated with a PhD in medical neuroscience in 2021 and now works for Syndeio Biosciences, an IU-connected startup.
Study sheds light on relationship between triple-negative breast cancer cells, immune systems
Reza Shahbazi, PhD, and his research team found that triple-negative breast cancer cells release tiny particles called exosomes that can enter T cells and reprogram how they function.
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