
Researchers create ‘optic nerve on a chip’ to study how glaucoma damages cells that connect the eye to the brain
IU School of Medicine researchers have developed an “optic nerve on a chip," which models retinal ganglion cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells. The 3D chip allows the team to separate these cells into specific channels to pinpoint where damage from glaucoma occurs.

Researcher studies neuron link between impulsivity and alcohol use disorder
Nearly 28.9 million people over the age of 12 in the U.S. lived with an alcohol use disorder in the past year. A postdoctoral fellow

IU neurodegenerative disorders expert shares her journey toward developing better Alzheimer’s treatments
As director of the IU Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders, Donna Wilcock leads one of the nation’s largest treatment and clinical trial sites for Alzheimer’s disease.

Cerebrovascular expert brings background in stroke and Alzheimer’s disease research to the IU School of Medicine
Candice Brown joined the IU School of Medicine to grow the school’s neurovascular basic science and clinical research programs.

From folding proteins to unfolding memories: An AI journey through Alzheimer's
This is the final column in a four-part series from Taeho Jo, assistant professor of radiology and imaging sciences at the IU School of Medicine,

Neuroscience experts collaborate to advance minimally invasive procedure to treat movement disorders
Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery specialists in the Department of Neurological Surgery and movement disorder specialists in the Department of Neurology have been performing the deep

Two IU leaders in Alzheimer's disease research receive international acclaim
IU Alzheimer's disease researchers Bruce Lamb and Donna Wilcock received prestigious awards at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, recognizing them as leaders and mentors in

End of an era: Neurological Surgery education director retires after 43 years of service
After more than four decades with IU School of Medicine, beloved Education Director Mary Gallagher will be saying farewell to the Department of Neurological Surgery.

AI in Medicine: What is your 'aha' moment?
This column is the third in a four-part series from Taeho Jo, titled "AI in Medicine: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Frontiers."

The Protein Folding Problem: The day AI unlocked a secret of life
This column is the second in a four-part series from Taeho Jo, titled "AI in Medicine: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Frontiers."