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IU neurofibromatosis specialist named ASCI Young Physician-Scientist awardee

Steven Rhodes has been honored with the ASCI Young Physician-Scientist Award, which recognizes his dual commitment to advancing NF1 research and providing exceptional care to pediatric patients.

Jackie Maupin  | Mar 05, 2026
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Biochemistry professor honored as 2026 ASBMB fellow

Ronald Wek, PhD, the Showalter Professor of Biochemistry at the Indiana University School of Medicine, has been named a 2026 fellow by the American Society

Rory Appleton
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IU cancer researcher brings passion for science communication to podcast audience

Richard Carpenter uses his new Indiana Public Media podcast to demystify the science behind cancer research. 

Rory Appleton
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New study identifies tool to measure heart disease risk in testicular cancer survivors

New study finds equations can identify testicular cancer survivors who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease. 

Candace Gwaltney
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IU blood cancer researcher receives 2026 ASH Scholar Award

Kate Ho received the 2026 ASH Scholar Award for her commitment to blood cancer research. Her work focuses on finding innovative therapies for patients with

Jackie Maupin
A headshot of Jenny Ting is shown inside a circle that is overlaid across a dark red background. Text next to her headshot reads, "Jenny Ting, PhD, Mark Brothers Award Winner, April 8."

Renowned immunologist to speak April 8 at IU School of Medicine

Jenny P.-Y. Ting, winner of the 2026 Mark Brothers Award, will discuss how her discoveries in innate immunity, inflammation, microbiome science and antiviral defense are

Corie Farnsley
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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

Luke Christopher Norton
Carla Fisher pictured alongside the breast surgery team. | Photo courtesy Cassie Needy

Breast surgery division chief reflects on patient care, education this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carla Fisher, MD, MBA, reflects on advancing breast surgery, mentoring future surgeons and redefining what it

Sarah Lounsbury
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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

Angie Antonopoulos
Indiana School for the Deaf students take part in an immersive surgical skills lab through the Future Deaf Scientists Program. | Photo courtesy of Cassie Needy

Collaboration opens career pathways for Indiana School for the Deaf students

Thanks to a collaboration between Indiana University, the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Department of Surgery among others, students from the Indiana School

Sarah Lounsbury