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Retiring Terre Haute leader inspired generations of rural doctors

As leader of the IU School of Medicine—Terre Haute campus since 2008, Taihung "Peter" Duong has helped train many of Indiana’s rural physicians. He will retire in 2025 leaving a legacy of mentorship and community collaboration that lives on.

Laura Gates  | Aug 19, 2025
Professor John Turchi and student examining equipment in the lab setting.

Team Player: Turchi works to drive innovation in lung cancer research

John Turchi arrived at IU with a novel approach to make platinum-based, DNA-damaging therapies like Cisplatin more effective for lung cancer. The approach has paid

Luke Christopher Norton
Picture shows Joseph Harmon about to present a red bag to a graduate student as other school leadership applaud.

Clinical skills leader brings customized medical education to IU South Bend medical students

Joseph P. Harmon, director of clinical skills education, says South Bend medical students learn more than foundational sciences; they also learn essential skills to be

Angie Antonopoulos
Dr. Purger in the OR with two others during DBS surgery

Neuroscience experts collaborate to advance minimally invasive procedure to treat movement disorders

Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery specialists in the Department of Neurological Surgery and movement disorder specialists in the Department of Neurology have been performing the deep

Allie Northcutt
Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma fellow Michelle Lawson stands in a hallway in Methodist Hospital, with her arms folded and wearing a Seattle SuperSonics surgical cap.

Orthopaedic Trauma fellow gains autonomy, lifelong colleagues

Michelle Lawson recounts her experience in the IU School of Medicine Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, including developing versatile surgical skills and becoming an Indiana Pacers fan.

Angie Antonopoulos
Bruce Lamb stands at a podium during the Alzheimer's Association International Conference

Two IU leaders in Alzheimer's disease research receive international acclaim

IU Alzheimer's disease researchers Bruce Lamb and Donna Wilcock received prestigious awards at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, recognizing them as leaders and mentors in

Laura Gates
IU Surgery's cleft and craniofacial team

Awareness Month strikes personal chord for cleft and craniofacial team

Department of Surgery recognizes cleft and craniofacial team during Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month.

Sarah Lounsbury
Head and shoulders shot of Courtney Cowley, woman with blonde hair wearing dark glasses and blue striped blouse

Meet Courtney Cowley: Meticulous planning leads to ‘wow’ factor for new med school building

IU School of Medicine construction and planning specialist Courtney Cowley managed interior design for the new Medical Education and Research Building — IU's largest furniture

Laura Gates
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
IMPD Deputy Chief Kendale Adams, Antonia Bailey, Ashlynne Walker, Lauren Magee and Damon Lane

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

Jackie Maupin