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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, PhD, titled "AI in Medicine: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Frontiers."


Taeho Jo  | Jun 20, 2025
Kathryn Nevel, MD, in clinic

IU neurologist's research leads to first FDA-approved drug to treat neurofibromatosis type 1

Patients who participated in the clinical trial of the new therapy not only experienced reduction in NF1 and plexiform neurofibromas tumor volume, but also reported

Allie Northcutt
Figure 4. Recipients of the 2024 Nobel Prizes for AI research.

AI Innovation Through the Lens of the 2024 Nobel Prizes

This column is the first in a 4-part series from Dr. Taeho Jo titled "AI in Medicine: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Frontiers". 

Taeho Jo
two researchers working in a lab

Researchers investigating how gut bacteria impacts Alzheimer’s disease progression

A team of researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine is investigating a bacterial connection between the gut microbiome and microglia actions in Alzheimer’s

Ben Middelkamp
Yuan Liu sitting at computer

Unlocking Alzheimer's Treatments: How this IU Scholar connects molecular clues to real-world patient data

At the heart of Dr. Yuan Liu's research lies a powerful approach: integrating molecular data with real-world clinical information. 

James Howell
Two researchers in a lab look at a computer monitor

Study investigating why people who sustain traumatic brain injuries have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine are investigating why individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries — whether from a single or repeated

Ben Middelkamp
Selena Wang presents her poster at the 2025 Spring ADRC meeting in San Francisco.

IU researcher seeks to solve 'black box' nature of AI, presents groundbreaking research at Spring ADRC

IU School of Medicine's Selena Wang is trying find the answer to many complexities of the brain and Alzheimer's disease using artificial intelligence.

James Howell
Jignesh Tailor, MD, PhD, conducts research in his lab.

IU neuroscientist studying potential drug targets for debilitating tumors that grow on nerves

Jignesh Tailor hopes his studies into the role of NF2 gene mutation in neural stem cell differentiation failure and tumorigenesis will lead to new therapeutics

Allie Northcutt
Professional headshot of Brian Pierchala atop a colorful digital microscope image

ALS researcher aims to discover hidden causes of neuromuscular disease on quest for new therapies

ALS Awareness Month: Brian Pierchala, PhD, is growing ALS research at IU School of Medicine through the Motoneuron Club and collaborative science.

Laura Gates
a physician shows a folder with documents to a patient

Brain health program fuels clinical and research advancements of new Alzheimer’s disease treatments in Indiana

Indiana patients are among the first people in the country to receive new disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's disease, contributing to the work of IU School

Ben Middelkamp