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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  | Mar 12, 2026
Portrait of Dr. Patricia Garcia

IU neuropsychologist dedicated to transforming brain heath care and research for Hispanic communities

Patricia Garcia combines her passion for cross-cultural research with bilingual clinical care to improve outcomes for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury and other

Allie Northcutt
Dr. Jason Chu performing surgery in the OR

IU neurosurgeon revolutionizing hydrocephalus care for children with innovative research

Jason Chu is part of a team of researchers in the Department of Neurological Surgery leading efforts to develop new, safe therapies for patients of

Allie Northcutt
Haley Basinger shows a patient information on a card. Ann Jones stands behind her looking at the patient.

Growing vascular fellowship bolsters stroke treatment and discovery

IU School of Medicine’s long-standing excellence in vascular neurology will continue to grow as the Department of Neurology's fellowship program expands to two positions in

Allie Northcutt
Jerilyn Nova and Stefanie Rodenbeck meet with a pediatric patient at the IU Health Neuroscience Center

Fellow pioneers Indiana's first pediatric neuroimmunology clinic

The new neuroimmunology clinic at Riley Children’s Health will provide multidisciplinary care for Hoosier children living with multiple sclerosis and other neuroinflammatory disorders.

Allie Northcutt
a researcher uses a pipette

Study finds genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease disrupts brain connectivity

A well-known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease worsens damage to white matter tissues in the brain that are crucial for communication between different brain

Ben Middelkamp
students present research at a symposium

Stark Neurosciences Research Institute launches new Alzheimer’s disease summer research program for undergraduate students

The new IU School of Medicine program is geared toward training the next generation of scientists investigating Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Ben Middelkamp
Mary Aurtrey speaks to an attendee of the annual Martin Family Caregiver Symposium at the IU Neuroscience Center

Honoring Our Heroes: Veterans educate community on Alzheimer's Disease

Veterans on the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's Community Advisory Board view community education as an extension of their loyalty and service to fellow service

James Howell
Dr. Charles Stevenson and patients in the clinic

New division chief devoted to building ‘pediatric neuroscience center of excellence’

When he’s not meeting with families in the clinic or performing life-changing procedures in the operating room, Charles Stevenson, MD, dedicates his efforts to advancing

Allie Northcutt
Zipporah Melton with other neurology staff members at a community outreach event

Beyond the lab: Community liaisons contribute to breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research at IU

As a community research liaison for the Department of Neurology, Zipporah Melton was determined to break down the multifaceted barriers that often prevent underrepresented communities

Allie Northcutt