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AWARENESS MONTH

Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Understanding the Science and the Impact

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, observed during September, is a time to focus on and raise awareness about a genetic blood disorder called sickle cell disease.

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STUDENT LIFE

Retiring Terre Haute leader inspired generations of rural doctors

As leader of the Terre Haute campus since 2008, Taihung "Peter" Duong has helped train many of Indiana’s rural physicians. He will retire in 2025 leaving a legacy of mentorship and community collaboration that lives on.

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CLINICAL CARE

Neuroscience experts collaborate to advance minimally invasive procedure to treat movement disorders

Specialists in the Departments of Neurological Surgery and Neurology have been performing deep brain stimulation procedures since 1997, providing life-altering treatments for patients with neurological disorders.

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Research and Discovery

The latest, most compelling research and breakthroughs led by our scientists and trainees.

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Spirit of Medicine

The people behind our work to transform health care through quality, innovation and education.

Strategic Voices

Strategic Voices

Insight straight from IU School of Medicine leaders.

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Student Life

An inside look at the school's innovative curriculum, robust support services, and rich student life.

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Global Health

Improving health worldwide — and locally — while training globally minded physicians.

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Indiana Health

Our work to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

POPULAR AUTHORS

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Laura Gates

Senior Writer
Office of Strategic Communications

As senior writer for the Indiana University School of Medicine, Laura tells the stories of the people behind innovative scientific discoveries, compassionate care initiatives and statewide excellence in medical education. She is an experienced journalist who enjoys travel and photography and is always eager to learn something new. 

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Jackie Maupin

Communications Generalist
Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research

Jackie supports the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research at IU School of Medicine. She helps spread the word about the Wells Center's commitment to improving the health of children in Indiana and beyond through basic and translational research. She has several years of experience in non-profit and academic marketing and communications. 

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