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The path to early identification and intervention in autism

Research shows that early intervention allows for greater developmental benefits for autistic children and Rebecca McNally Keehn, PhD and Jordan Huskins, MD, are working to make this possible for every Hoosier child.  

Katelyn M Stewart  | Apr 03, 2026
Dr. Bohnstedt with the IU Health team holding a sign celebrating the first STRIDE patient surgeries.

First-of-its-kind treatment marks ‘huge leap forward’ in caring for adults with hydrocephalus

Bradley Bohnstedt has now treated two patients as part of a pioneering clinical trial for adults living with a life-threatening condition caused by a buildup

Allie Northcutt
The award provides mentorship, funding and more to early-career faculty developing impactful studies in cardiovascular and related fields. Photo courtesy Chaowapong Jarasvaraparn.

Mentorship and curiosity lead to American Heart Association Career Development Award

The AHA Career Development Award will support Chao Jarasvaraparn's research on children with Fontan-associated liver disease.

Salem Lucas
Marciana Laster standing in a hospital clinic wearing white coat

Pediatric kidney doctor encourages young people to pursue medical careers through her work inside and outside the hospital

Marciana Laster uses her passion for advancing kidney care to spark kids' interest in the medical field.

Salem Lucas
Reuben Kapur and Santhosh K. Pasupuleti looking over a document in the lab

Two-pronged strategy targets core survival systems in treatment-resistant blood cancer

IU researchers have identified a new treatment strategy for acute myeloid leukemia by targeting the blood cancer's survival systems.

Jackie Maupin
a portrait of Fletcher White

Pain researcher mixes preclinical, clinical research to study chronic pain in patients with mild traumatic brain injuries

Fletcher White leads a research team investigating how chronic pain develops in patients who have a history of mild traumatic brain injuries.

Ben Middelkamp
A stock image of someone holding a model kidney

Beyond dialysis: Research, individualized interventions and education revolutionize kidney care

During National Kidney Awareness Month, members of the Division of Nephrology reflect on their passion for improving treatments and preventing kidney diseases.

Caitlin VanOverberghe
Four students in surgical scrubs practice lifesaving skills on a woman lying in a hospital bed.

First breath to last: Consortium trains respiratory therapists for work in Indiana hospitals

A consortium led by IU Health trains IU students to become respiratory therapists — filling a critical need in Indiana and nationwide.

Laura Gates
Andrew Schwaderer speaking with colleagues Michelle Star and David Haines at Riley Hospital for Children

IU research brings kidney stone care into a new era

Kidney stone rates are increasing worldwide, but treatments have remained the same for over 50 years. New efforts led by IU researchers aim to change

Jackie Maupin
Lucia Li stand next to a health department worker and observes as a tattoo shop worker prepares to give a tattoo.

Public health meets medicine: IU medical students join county health departments aiming for a healthier Indiana

The Public Health Externship is an immersive experience allowing senior medical students to learn from Indiana's county health department workers about upstream interventions that make

Laura Gates