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Inaugural MIRI Biennial focuses on interventional MRI research

The Medical Imaging Research Institute at IU School of Medicine will host its inaugural MIRI Biennial, with a focus on interventional MRI research, on Nov. 6. Orlando Simonetti, PhD, from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and David Woodrum, MD, PhD, from Mayo Clinic, will present keynote addresses.

Angie Antonopoulos  | Aug 24, 2026
Bhavana Sivakumar stands with her hands together.

Cardiovascular imaging fellow studies biological changes in damaged heart muscle

Bhavana Sivakumar, a fellow with the Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center at IU School of Medicine, is researching the mechanisms behind the iron-containing molecule, heme, in

Angie Antonopoulos
Jacob and Jeff Foy sit side-by-side at a table with a gold curtain behind them. They are both wearing Emergency the Musical T-shirts and dark colored blazers.

'Emergency the Musical' brings ER to the stage as IU’s emergency medicine program celebrates 50 years

"Emergency the Musical," written by father-son duo Jeff and Jacob Foy, is playing at The Tarkington from Aug. 27-30, coinciding with the 50th anniversary celebration

Laura Gates
A dark blue background with white arrows pointing up is overlaid with the text: "Stepping Stones of Leadership Development. 2026-2027 Series," plus the headshot photos of the four guests of the season: Hulvershorn, Nitu, Alexander and Patzer

'Stepping Stones' series highlights leadership journeys

If you ever find yourself wondering what others have experienced in their careers, Stepping Stones is a video, podcast-style, lunchtime leadership series that may interest

Corie Farnsley
Kyle Gospodarek stands in a lab at the IU Hydrocephalus Research Center. He is wearing a blue shirt and tie and has a short buzzcut.

Living with hydrocephalus: IU professor shares his story as Hydrocephalus Research Center aims to develop non-surgical treatments

Kyle Gospodarek has lived with hydrocephalus since age 6. Now an assistant professor at IU School of Medicine—Northwest-Gary, he will be speaking at the 2026

Laura Gates
A male PhD student gestures at a heart model being inspected by two female high school students in the gross anatomy lab. All are wearing lab coats.

Anatomy department inspires interest in science through weekly lab tours

High school students become anatomy interns through the Girls STEM Institute. Last year, more than 2,000 Indiana students participated in tours conducted by the Department of

Laura Gates
A headshot of Lynne Maquat, accompanied by a background image of an RNA molecule and the words "Globally renowned pioneer in RNA biology Lynne E. Maquat, PhD, to speak at IU Aug. 31

Globally renowned RNA biologist will share groundbreaking research on Aug. 31

Lynne E. Maquat, the 2026 winner of the Steven C. Beering Award for the Advancement of Biomedical Research, presented by IU School of Medicine, will

Corie Farnsley
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Post-tenure review policy changes: Three things to know

During its June meeting, the IU Board of Trustees approved an updated post-tenure review policy (BOT-24) that includes several changes over the previous version. Here’s

Corie Farnsley
Headshot of Meena Madhur, smiling with her arms crossed, wearing a black blazer and white shirt, against a red-toned background of a lab.

Madhur to lead new professional development program for early-career research faculty

Formerly known as the Independent Investigator Incubator (I3), the Ascent Scholars Program has similar goals to I3, with a mission to “prepare early-career faculty to

Jill Jansen
doctor in lab with blue gloves on and a dropped in hand placing liquid into viles

IU School of Medicine names 2026 Showalter Scholars

The 2026 Showalter Scholar Award winners are Dustin B. Hammers, Amelia K. Linnemann, Tracey A. Wilkinson and Bo Zhao. The award honors early-career scientists and

Jasmin Cheairs