Zipporah Melton with other neurology staff members at a community outreach event
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Beyond the lab: Community liaisons contribute to breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research at IU

As a community research liaison for the Department of Neurology, Zipporah Melton was determined to break down the multifaceted barriers that often prevent underrepresented communities from participating in clinical trails.

Allie Northcutt  | Nov 03, 2025
Department of Surgery bariatric team. | Photo courtesy Sarah Muntel

Bariatric surgery program makes impact on patients, future bariatric surgeons

For years, the Department of Surgery's bariatric team at IU Health North has advanced research and quality care while training the next generation of bariatric

Sarah Lounsbury
Keith Ramsey displays his award certificate and stands with Dean Jay Hess

Fall 2025 All School Meeting Recap

IU School of Medicine Dean Jay Hess presented an update on the state of the school during the Fall 2025 All School Meeting. The meeting

Laura Gates
Neurosurgery faculty

End of an era: Neurological Surgery education director retires after 43 years of service

After more than four decades with IU School of Medicine, beloved Education Director Mary Gallagher will be saying farewell to the Department of Neurological Surgery.

Allie Northcutt
Members of the team who manage the Department of Medicine's Internal Medicine Residency Program in Indianapolis.

Internal Medicine recognizes faculty, staff with 2025 Pyramid Awards

This year, the Department of Medicine recognized over a dozen members of its faculty and staff who have shown exemplary commitment to the school's tripartite

Caitlin VanOverberghe
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
IU School of Medicine Dean Jay L. Hess speaks at the Spring 2025 All School Meeting.

2025 Spring All School Meeting Recap

IU School of Medicine Dean Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA, presented an update on the state of the school during the Spring All School

Amira and family

Pediatric ophthalmology division receives grant to provide added support to children with vision loss

For families of young children with blindness-causing conditions, navigating the health care journey in the face of a devastating diagnosis can be overwhelming. With grant

Annie Troutman
Students and faculty in the anatomy lab at IU School of Medicine--Muncie

First Patient: Anatomical Education Program honors those who donate their bodies for medical training

Body donation though the Anatomical Education Program at IU School of Medicine enables anatomy training for future doctors and other health care professionals throughout the state

Laura Gates
A microbiologist looks into a microscope

Biochemistry, pharmacology merger synergizes strengths to accelerate discovery

Two basic science departments at IU School of Medicine will merge to form the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology. A national search has

Laura Gates