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Pediatric kidney doctor encourages young people to pursue medical careers through her work inside and outside the hospital

Marciana Laster uses her passion for advancing kidney care to spark kids' interest in the medical field.

Salem Lucas  | Mar 23, 2026
Reuben Kapur and Santhosh K. Pasupuleti looking over a document in the lab

Two-pronged strategy targets core survival systems in treatment-resistant blood cancer

IU researchers have identified a new treatment strategy for acute myeloid leukemia by targeting the blood cancer's survival systems.

Jackie Maupin
Andrew Schwaderer speaking with colleagues Michelle Star and David Haines at Riley Hospital for Children

IU research brings kidney stone care into a new era

Kidney stone rates are increasing worldwide, but treatments have remained the same for over 50 years. New efforts led by IU researchers aim to change

Jackie Maupin
Steven Rhodes

IU neurofibromatosis specialist named ASCI Young Physician-Scientist awardee

Steven Rhodes has been honored with the ASCI Young Physician-Scientist Award, which recognizes his dual commitment to advancing NF1 research and providing exceptional care to

Jackie Maupin
A young girl trains for the Special Olympics.

Physicians and Special Olympics Indiana athletes develop educational website designed for neurodiverse audience

IU faculty physicians are rolling out new educational resources to promote skills and advocacy for members of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities community.

Katelyn M Stewart
Mark Turrentine (pictured right), operating alongside Karl Bilimoria. | Photo courtesy Karl Bilimoria

Cardiothoracic surgeon follows calling to heal hearts across borders

On his 43rd trip to Jordan, Mark Turrentine, MD, continues a mission that has saved more than 650 children born with life-threatening heart defects. 

Sarah Lounsbury
Headshot of Kate Ho in the lab

IU blood cancer researcher receives 2026 ASH Scholar Award

Kate Ho received the 2026 ASH Scholar Award for her commitment to blood cancer research. Her work focuses on finding innovative therapies for patients with

Jackie Maupin
Elizabeth Bierman, 1925 Indiana University Arbutus

Groundbreaking research by two IU School of Medicine graduates led to advancement of sickle cell anemia treatment

Two IU School of Medicine graduates carried out groundbreaking research that pinpointed what triggered the sickling of cells for sickle cell anemia and reported their

Karen Bruner Stroup
Dean Jay Hess speaks at podium with Excellence in Health Care logo as others watch

IU School of Medicine dean, faculty honored with IBJ Excellence in Health Care awards

The Indianapolis Business Journal honored several IU School of Medicine faculty, including Dean Jay L. Hess, for outstanding efforts to improve the health of people

Laura Gates
Wade Clapp poses in a hallway at the cancer center, wearing a navy suit

Leader in medical innovation: Longtime chair of pediatrics fosters spirit of discovery at IU

Wade Clapp has grown expertise in the Department of Pediatrics while conducting his own groundbreaking research in neurofibromatosis. He is now senior associate dean for

Laura Gates