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A legacy of hope: Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Research Fund drives discovery for rare childhood brain tumors

In honor of Cecilia Crockett, the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Research Fund supports research aimed at understanding how pediatric brain tumors form, evolve and resist treatment.

June 24, 2026

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IU-led multi-university project to study the effect of immune cell aging on risk for Parkinson’s

A team co-led by Indiana University School of Medicine scientists will investigate immune cell aging's role in Parkinson's disease diagnosis. 

June 17, 2026

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IU global health program advances neurological education and care in Kenya

Participating in the AMPATH partnership in Kenya gives neurology faculty and residents hands-on global health experience that strengthens their clinical skills, cultural humility and patient-centered approach to care.

June 15, 2026

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IU collaboration to use AI in identifying possible drug targets for Alzheimer’s patients

A collaboration between the IU School of Medicine and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering will attempt to find new treatments for Alzheimer's disease. 

June 15, 2026

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Stark Summer Science Symposium serves as turning point for trainees

Hundreds of trainees at the IU School of Medicine have participated in the annual Stark Summer Science Symposium, which provides a platform to present research through oral talks and poster presentations, exchange ideas and network.

May 27, 2026

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IU stroke patient finds healing in helping other young survivors

After a life-changing stroke in 2021, Jeremy Bolin found a new purpose in supporting stroke and brain injury survivors navigate the non-medical challenges that often accompany recovery.

May 27, 2026

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IU neurologists develop new app aimed at improving stroke care for Spanish-speaking patients across Indiana

Neurologists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have developed a new app designed to help reduce communication barriers and improve stroke assessments and long-term outcomes for Spanish-speaking patients.

May 20, 2026

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IU neurotrauma researchers discover FDA-approved drug can be repurposed as treatment for spinal cord injury

Researchers at the IU School of Medicine have discovered that a FDA-approved drug that's widely used as a sedative in hospitals can be repurposed as an early neuroprotective therapy after spinal cord injury.

May 06, 2026

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Goodman Scholarship supports IU alumnus' journey in neurosurgery

Since 2010, 39 fourth-year IU medical students have been awarded the Goodman Scholarship, named in honor of the late Julius M. Goodman, one of the country’s top neurosurgeons. 

May 06, 2026

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IU neuropsychologist's Fulbright journey accelerates addiction research

David Kareken, professor of neurology and director of the Indiana Alcohol Research Center, spent four months in France conducting functional neuroimaging research as part of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.

April 29, 2026

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Scientists map ‘energy network patterns’ in brain to track Alzheimer’s disease across disease spectrum

Researchers use graph theory to discover how networks in the brain reorganize as Alzheimer’s disease progresses in humans.

April 28, 2026

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IU Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship shapes the next generation of leaders

Since 1991, 16 neurosurgeons have graduated from the program and gone on to care for children with complex neurological disorders at institutions across the world.

April 13, 2026

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