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Biochemistry, pharmacology merger synergizes strengths to accelerate discovery

Two basic science departments at IU School of Medicine will merger to form the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology. A national search has been launched for the department’s first leader.

Laura Gates  | Feb 17, 2025
A microbiologist looks into a microscope

Biochemistry, pharmacology merger synergizes strengths to accelerate discovery

Two basic science departments at IU School of Medicine will merger to form the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology. A national search has

Laura Gates
Dr. Kleiman and Jeanne White, April 1990 Press Conference at Riley Hospital

Martin B. Kleiman, MD: A Tribute

Martin B. Kleiman, MD, was a world-renowned infectious disease specialist and a fierce advocate for infection control best practices and policies in health care settings.

Sarah Vaught in air, during a tandem skydive, with a big smile on her face

Journey to MD: Vaught shares experiences from first semester on West Lafayette campus

First-year medical student Sarah Vaught enjoys the small class size and opportunities on the West Lafayette regional campus, where she participates in the Care of

Laura Gates
Mout-Maine Moustapha sits in a classroom at the IU School of Medicine next to two peers

Journey to MD: Moustapha steps into leadership as class president

Entering his second semester as an IU medical student, Mout-Maine Moustapha is already leading as president of the Class of 2028. Read the second installment

Laura Gates
Headshot of Laura Vater, blonde woman in dark blazer on white background, smiling

Narrative medicine: IU oncologist uses storytelling to promote humanism in medical practice

Laura Vater, MD, MPH, uses storytelling to promote humanism in medicine, focusing on wellbeing of both physicians and their patients.

Laura Gates
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Landrum is first woman to lead OB-GYN department at IU

Gynecologic oncologist Lisa Landrum, MD, PhD, is the new chair for obstetrics and gynecology. A former athlete and coach, Landrum emphasizes cooperation and inclusion on

Laura Gates
Composite of headshots: Drs. Vater, Bosslet, Reed, McFerron, Neal and Walvoord

Well Beings: Podcast and video series normalize seeking mental health care

The Department of Mental Health Services has launched an anti-stigma video series and produces a monthly podcast aimed at normalizing mental health care for medical

Laura Gates
Sabin Karki and Brooke Stephanian stand with Dr. Gregory Borschel in front of a presentation screen at an IU Innovation pitch competition.

Entrepreneurial duo forges path for medical student innovation at IU

Medical student entrepreneurs Brooke Stephanian and Sabin Karki hold two medical device patents and have a NASA research grant. They aim to expand entrepreneurship programming

Laura Gates
Young child eating a plate of vegetables

Heartland Children's Nutrition Collaborative awards inaugural grants to fuel joint IU and Purdue research on pediatric health and nutrition concerns

The Heartland Children’s Nutrition Collaborative, a partnership between IU School of Medicine and Purdue University, aims to explore the impact of early-life nutrition on health

Jackie Maupin