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IU's expanded comprehensive Research Imaging Core advances capabilities for novel diagnostics and medical intervention

IU School of Medicine researchers have access to more imaging technologies and diagnostic tools than ever before with the expansion of the Research Imaging Core under the Medical Imaging Research Institute.

Angie Antonopoulos  | Oct 05, 2026
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Researchers develop human stem cell model to study how different types of cells are damaged in glaucoma

Scientists are taking a deeper look into how three types of cells found in the eye’s retina interact in the presence of glaucoma when grown

Ben Middelkamp
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Bowen Center expands its reach as healthcare workforce policy hub

The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy has influenced Indiana decision making for decades. Now, its influence is spreading further. 

Rory Appleton
Dr. Adam Comer examines a myotonic dystrophy patient in the clinic.

IU neurologist advances promising therapies for myotonic dystrophy

Historically, treatment for myotonic dystrophy type 1 has focused on managing symptoms. Adam Comer is now working to change the course of the disease for

Allie Northcutt
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Clinical research spotlight: Colin Rogerson, MD, MPH

As an undergraduate, Colin Rogerson, MD, MPH was told to follow his passion for statistics, his favorite subject in high school. Today, he’s using those

Jill Jansen
Young girl receiving asthma inhaler instructions from her doctor in an office setting.

Specialized clinic care makes a significant difference in high-risk pediatric asthma

IU research revealed high-risk asthma clinics reduce severe attacks by 36%, yet many children face a two- to three-year delay in enrollment despite early warning

Jackie Maupin
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IU scientist progressing next-generation gene therapy using new delivery system for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

With new funding, Renzhi Han, PhD and his lab are exploring the feasibility of delivering full-length dystrophin as a potential therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Katelyn M Stewart
Troy Markel examines a test tube in a laboratory.

Surgery secures multiple R01s, major NIH grants to advance data, workforce development and more

Department of Surgery researchers are building momentum with several new National Institute of Health awards advancing research in cancer prevention, health care quality, transplantation and

Sarah Lounsbury
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Why I joined 5,300 Hoosiers in helping to create the nation’s largest dataset on musculoskeletal health

The FIT Core research study at Indiana University School of Medicine is part of a larger effort to make IU a world leader in musculoskeletal

Laura Gates
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Basic science research spotlight: Miguel Moutinho, PharmD, PhD

Miguel Moutinho, PharmD, PhD is fascinated by the molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate brain cholesterol homeostasis and how disruptions in these processes contribute to

Jill Jansen