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The path to early identification and intervention in autism

Research shows that early intervention allows for greater developmental benefits for autistic children and Rebecca McNally Keehn, PhD and Jordan Huskins, MD, are working to make this possible for every Hoosier child.  

Katelyn M Stewart  | Apr 03, 2026
Marciana Laster standing in a hospital clinic wearing white coat

Pediatric kidney doctor encourages young people to pursue medical careers through her work inside and outside the hospital

Marciana Laster uses her passion for advancing kidney care to spark kids' interest in the medical field.

Salem Lucas
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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
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Shaping a Scientist: Genetics award recipient thanks the mentor who started it all

A childhood filled with experiments set Emily White on a path toward developing better treatments for young patients.

Kelly Veneziano
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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
A young girl trains for the Special Olympics.

Physicians and Special Olympics Indiana athletes develop educational website designed for neurodiverse audience

IU faculty physicians are rolling out new educational resources to promote skills and advocacy for members of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities community.

Katelyn M Stewart
Haley Basinger shows a patient information on a card. Ann Jones stands behind her looking at the patient.

Growing vascular fellowship bolsters stroke treatment and discovery

IU School of Medicine’s long-standing excellence in vascular neurology will continue to grow as the Department of Neurology's fellowship program expands to two positions in

Allie Northcutt
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New study identifies tool to measure heart disease risk in testicular cancer survivors

New study finds equations can identify testicular cancer survivors who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease. 

Candace Gwaltney
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Groundbreaking research by two IU School of Medicine graduates led to advancement of sickle cell anemia treatment

Two IU School of Medicine graduates carried out groundbreaking research that pinpointed what triggered the sickling of cells for sickle cell anemia and reported their

Karen Bruner Stroup
A small intrauterine device

IU research contributes to first new non-hormonal copper IUD in 40 years

Indiana University hosted part of a clinical trial that ultimately led to FDA approval of a second type of copper nonhormonal IUD. 

Rory Appleton