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.
IU educator delivers histotechnology to Asian nations
Debra Wood directs IU’s oldest distance learning program in histotechnology, training lab technicians throughout the state, nation and world.
'Hub of everything': Vice chairs work behind-the-scenes to achieve departments' strategic goals
Vice chairs for finance and administration at IU School of Medicine explain the key role they play in achieving departments' goals in education, research and clinical
2024: IU School of Medicine celebrates a year of strategic advancements
A look back on 2024: IU School of Medicine made significant advancements in medical training, research discoveries and community wellness this year.
IU medical student leads national AAMC Organization of Student Representatives
Gloria Xue, a student in IU's Medical Scientist Training Program, is the national chair of the AAMC Organization of Student Representatives, which represent medical students
Saysana focuses on quality improvements as IU's leader for clinical affairs
Michele Saysana, MD, is IU School of Medicine's new executive associate dean for clinical affairs. Her career has focused on improving quality and safety in
Surgery professor Matthew Ritter reflects on 30-year military career
When Matthew Ritter, MD, joined the IU School of Medicine faculty in 2020, it was his first civilian job after 30 years in the U.S.
First-generation celebration: Fort Wayne medical student Sophie May shares her story of resilience
For first-generation student Sophie May, the road to medical school had some detours, but the journey has made her more resourceful and resilient.
Musculoskeletal center's new leader 'ready to launch' innovative science for better patient care
Melissa Kacena, PhD, is the new director for a team of more than 100 bone and muscle scientists at the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health.
Plotkin Lab exemplifies inclusivity in science
Lilian Plotkin, PhD, is the first recipient of the Inclusive Research Laboratory Award. She leads an international team of trainees as they explore the mysteries
Jacob presents strategies for advancing equitable care in sickle cell disease
Seethal Jacob, MD, a sickle cell disease expert and researcher with HEAL-R, advances equitable care for a disease affecting primarily Black individuals.