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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 with Barth syndrome.

Jackie Maupin  | Aug 05, 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
Clair Francomano head-and-shoulders portrait with blurred window light in background

IU Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome expert educates health care providers throughout the world

Clair Francomano, MD, is one of the world’s foremost experts in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders. She educates health care professionals and people worldwide

Laura Gates
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
researcher sitting at computer in lab

Rare Disease Day: IU clinic finds answers for people living with undiagnosed diseases

Rare Disease Day is a day dedicated to advocating for health equity and raising awareness about rare diseases.

Jasmin Cheairs
Madison smiling--blonde girl in color with black-and-white background

IU's Rare Disease Clinic solves 10-year medical mystery for Indianapolis girl with unknown neurodevelopmental disorder

The Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic at IU School of Medicine investigates the cold cases of rare disease. Genetic detectives solved a case for an Indianapolis

Laura Gates
Simon Conway, PhD, Henry and Paige Snider, PhD at the Conway lab

Barth syndrome breakthrough: Rare disease research fueled by determined family and scientists

A local family’s collaboration with scientists at the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research has resulted in a groundbreaking research model to study Barth

Jackie Maupin
Erin Conboy, MD

In the arena with Erin Conboy: Champion of rare disease cases is world champ in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Erin Conboy, MD, is co-director of the Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic at IU School of Medicine, solving the cold cases of genetic disease. She’s also a

Laura Gates
Rada Malko (right) receiving her poster award from Amelia Linnemann, PhD (left) at the 2024 Wells Center Retreat.

Navigating adversity to advance medicine: The inspiring journey of Rada Malko

Read the inspiring story of how Rada Malko overcame the adversities of being a young immigrant to becoming an accomplished student at the IU School

Jennifer Eicher