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Wells Center Newsletter August 2025

August 2025 news and updates from the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research.

Jackie Maupin  | Aug 13, 2025
Simon Conway working on a computer in his lab

IU researchers use patient-derived model to explore immune system issues in Barth syndrome

Using genetic data from a Riley Children’s Health patient, IU researchers identified factors that contribute to neutropenia, a dangerous blood complication frequently seen in people

Jackie Maupin
IU School of Medicine intern demonstrating pipetting skill to lab visitor.

Undergraduate interns dive into biomedical research at the IU School of Medicine

More than 20 undergraduates joined IU School of Medicine internships hosted by the Herman B Wells Center this summer, gaining hands-on experience in science and

Jackie Maupin
Dr. Klatte and colleagues leaning toward an x-ray imaging light box, in black and white.

Eugene C. Klatte, MD: A Tribute

Eugene C. Klatte, distinguished professor emeritus of radiology at Indiana University School of Medicine, passed away on June 19, 2025.

Karen Stroup
Pregnant person having blood pressure measured by doctor

Epigenetic marker may provide early detection for risk of preeclampsia-related preterm birth

IU School of Medicine researchers are studying how medical professionals can make a preeclampsia diagnosis earlier and more accurately.

Jacob Keith
Hibbard and Hicks stand with three female fellows

Division of Child Protection remembers legacies of retiring faculty members

Roberta Hibbard and Ralphs Hicks are retiring after 40 and 18 years of service to the IU School of Medicine Division of Child Protection, part

Salem Lucas
Courtney Frye initiating the first annual Pediatric Critical Care Walk-a-Thon with a ribbon cutting in 2015.  Photo courtesy of Riley Children’s Health.

Celebrating and reflecting on 10 years of the Pediatric Critical Care Walk-a-Thon

A decade of the Pediatric Critical Care Walk-a-Thon at Riley Children’s Hospital, an affiliate of the IU School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, has produced

Jennifer Eicher
Evans-Molina lab member Prudhvi Terli working in the lab

New clinical trial explores bone disease drug as a potential Type 1 diabetes treatment

IU School of Medicine Researchers are co-leading a clinical trial to test whether denosumab, an FDA-approved drug for osteoporosis, can preserve insulin-producing beta cells and

Jackie Maupin
IMPD Deputy Chief Kendale Adams, Antonia Bailey, Ashlynne Walker, Lauren Magee and Damon Lane

IMPD program combines research and compassion to support non-fatal shooting survivors

Research led by Lauren Magee is enhancing support for gun violence survivors and generating data that contributes to safer community outcomes through the IMPD’s Non-Fatal

Jackie Maupin
Forrest “Daryel” Ellis, MD (right) and Martyn Wills, MD (left), Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology, 1989.

Forrest “Daryel” Ellis, MD: A Tribute

Learn more about Forrest “Daryel” Ellis, MD, Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, died on April 26, 2025. He was 93 years

Karen Bruner Stroup