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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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