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Jennifer Waljee, MD, is the new Division Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ain the Department of Surgery at IU School of Medicine.
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Jennifer Waljee, MD, leads innovation and impact as Division Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Jennifer Waljee, MD, joins IU Surgery as Division Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, bringing a bold vision for innovation, education, and expansion.

Sarah Lounsbury  | Apr 02, 2025

portrait of Dr. Devi Patra

Neurovascular, skull base and endovascular fellowship-trained neurosurgeon brings unique set of skills to department

After earning his medical degree and neurological surgery residency training in India, Devi Patra, MD moved to the United States in 2016 for advanced training.

Ben Middelkamp
Malu Tansy, in white coat, poses in her research laboratory at IU School of Medicine.

Parkinson's researchers discover 'tip of the ICE-berg' on quest for a cure

Parkinson's researcher Malú Tansey brings cell-level science to IU’s already strong clinical research program. Her lab engages in "paradigm-shifting work" studying inflammation and immune response

Laura Gates
(From left to right) Kandice Ludwig, MD, and DuyKhanh (Mimi) P. Ceppa, MD, at the inaugural BLISS conference.

BLISS Conference Empowers Women Surgeons to Succeed and Advance

The inaugural BLISS Conference empowered women surgeons to connect, lead, and break barriers, shaping the future of surgical leadership

Sarah Lounsbury
Students and faculty in the anatomy lab at IU School of Medicine--Muncie

First Patient: Anatomical Education Program honors those who donate their bodies for medical training

Body donation though the Anatomical Education Program at IU School of Medicine enables anatomy training for future doctors and other health care professionals throughout the state

Laura Gates
Between 2021 and 2024, the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center at Indiana University School of Medicine grew its capacity to deliver impactful cardiovascular research. This illustration shows that among 30 investigators, they have authored 407 publications, 80 of which were published in high impact journals, and that they have garnered more than $85.5 million in grants. IU Krannert also received more than 17,000 website visits and have made more than 142,000 social media impressions.

IU Krannert releases 3-Year Impact Report

Neha Mahajan (left) and Surabhi Abhyankar working in Ashay Bhatwadekar’s lab. | Photo by Tim Yates, IU School of Medicine.

Researchers identify potential link between retinal changes and Alzheimers disease

This illustration shows cancer growth in the thymus, a lymphoid organ of the immune system.

Cardiovascular risk factors play greater role in adverse outcomes in thymic cancer patients

Thymic cancer, a rare type of cancer that has brought patients to Indiana University Health in recent years for treatment, has become the subject of

Angie Antonopoulos
Mark Brothers Award winner Feng Yue, PhD, to speak April 28

Internationally recognized authority on cancer research and genome organization Feng Yue, PhD, to speak April 28

Feng Yue, PhD, a renowned scientist from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, will speak at Indiana University School of Medicine on April 28. Open

Corie Farnsley
Madison smiling--blonde girl in color with black-and-white background

IU's Rare Disease Clinic solves 10-year medical mystery for Indianapolis girl with unknown neurodevelopmental disorder

The Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic at IU School of Medicine investigates the cold cases of rare disease. Genetic detectives solved a case for an Indianapolis

Laura Gates