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Pioneer of clinical genetics marks 50 years with IU School of Medicine

David D. Weaver built the clinical genetics program within IU's Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics. He has taught learners and treated Indiana patients for over 50 years while contributing greatly to the field.

Laura Gates  | Jun 18, 2026
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The Measure of a Man: What I learned from Francis Collins about integrity in life and medicine

Chandy C. John, MD, reflects on meaningful interactions throughout the years with former NIH Director Francis Collins as he considers the lasting impact of Collins'

Chandy John
NOHARM study team leaders on a stage celebrating the study with a crowd of young bystanders

Decade-long study proves African children survive and thrive on hydroxyurea for sickle cell anemia

A collaborative 10-year global health study co-led by IU researchers proves hydroxyurea is highly effective, safe and life-changing for African children with sickle cell anemia

Jackie Maupin
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First clinical trial of Tremfya for pediatric ulcerative colitis underway

Researchers at the IU School of Medicine are yielding positive results in the first and only clinical trial of Tremfya for a pediatric patient with

Katelyn M Stewart
A doctor and a respiratory therapist administer CPAP breathing treatment to a small child in a pediatric intensive care bed in a Liberian hospital.

IU collaboration in Liberia is saving children's lives

More than 100 Liberian children have received lifesaving respiratory care through a global health initiative launched by Michael D. Davis and Adnan Bhutta at the

Laura Gates
A group of women sits around a breakfast table the morning of LEAPES graduation.

Leading with purpose: IU pediatric program coordinators make a national impact

Three IU School of Medicine coordinators drive change through leadership with the Association of Pediatric Program Directors.

Salem Lucas
Reuben Kapur poses with an award next to IU Indianapolis Chancellor Latha Ramchand, against an IU Indianapolis-branded back drop.

Wells Center director named IU Indianapolis Chancellor's Professor

Reuben Kapur, PhD, has received an IU Indianapolis Chancellor’s Professor appointment, which recognizes his career-long commitment to teaching, research and campus service.

Jackie Maupin
The nine 2025 PICU fellows posing in the sky walk.

PICU fellowships prepare future leaders of pediatric intensive care

IU’s Pediatric Critical Care unit treats children from all over Indiana as its fellowship program helps train pediatricians to become leaders in the field.

Katelyn M Stewart
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Research rising: Honoring the people behind pediatric clinical research

The Department of Pediatrics celebrates the pediatric clinical research professionals whose compassion, dedication and innovation are helping shape a healthier future for children and families.

Salem Lucas
Radek Kaczmarek in the lab

IU study explains why current hemophilia A gene therapies may be missing the mark

IU researchers have mapped the source of the blood-clotting protein missing in people with hemophilia A, paving the way for more effective gene therapies for

Jackie Maupin