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Beyond dialysis: Research, individualized interventions and education revolutionize kidney care

During National Kidney Awareness Month, members of the Division of Nephrology reflect on their passion for improving treatments and preventing kidney diseases.

Caitlin VanOverberghe  | Mar 12, 2026
Four students in surgical scrubs practice lifesaving skills on a woman lying in a hospital bed.

First breath to last: Consortium trains respiratory therapists for work in Indiana hospitals

A consortium led by IU Health trains IU students to become respiratory therapists — filling a critical need in Indiana and nationwide.

Laura Gates
Lucia Li stand next to a health department worker and observes as a tattoo shop worker prepares to give a tattoo.

Public health meets medicine: IU medical students join county health departments aiming for a healthier Indiana

The Public Health Externship is an immersive experience allowing senior medical students to learn from Indiana's county health department workers about upstream interventions that make

Laura Gates
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
Portrait of Dr. Patricia Garcia

IU neuropsychologist dedicated to transforming brain heath care and research for Hispanic communities

Patricia Garcia combines her passion for cross-cultural research with bilingual clinical care to improve outcomes for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury and other

Allie Northcutt
Peter Pang stands in front of a double helix, wearing a navy suit and purple tie

IU leader for clinical affairs invests in team wellness

Peter Pang leads clinical affairs for IU School of Medicine, aiming to improve Indiana's overall health along with physician well-being. He's a leader who listens

Laura Gates
Dr. Jason Chu performing surgery in the OR

IU neurosurgeon revolutionizing hydrocephalus care for children with innovative research

Jason Chu is part of a team of researchers in the Department of Neurological Surgery leading efforts to develop new, safe therapies for patients of

Allie Northcutt
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
John Turchi poses with his arms crossed, standing beneath a staircase

Leading drug discovery: New department chair building team of researchers to develop next-gen treatments for diseases

As chair of the new Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology, John Turchi is building a team of researchers to accelerate scientific discovery and

Laura Gates
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