IU School of Medicine researchers have developed an “optic nerve on a chip," which models retinal ganglion cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells. The 3D chip allows the team to separate these cells into specific channels to pinpoint where damage from glaucoma occurs.
September 17, 2025
Researcher studies neuron link between impulsivity and alcohol use disorder
Nearly 28.9 million people over the age of 12 in the U.S. lived with an alcohol use disorder in the past year. A postdoctoral fellow at the IU School of Medicine is investigating how specific neurons found in the brain’s prefrontal cortex may impact impulsive behaviors among those with a genetic risk for alcohol use disorder.September 11, 2025
As director of the IU Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders, Donna Wilcock leads one of the nation’s largest treatment and clinical trial sites for Alzheimer’s disease.
September 02, 2025
New equipment will advance IU’s neuroimaging research capabilities
New MRI scanner will provide 4K video resolution for a variety of neurological research projects.August 27, 2025
Candice Brown joined the IU School of Medicine to grow the school’s neurovascular basic science and clinical research programs.
August 14, 2025
From folding proteins to unfolding memories: An AI journey through Alzheimer's
This is the final column in a four-part series from Taeho Jo, assistant professor of radiology and imaging sciences at the IU School of Medicine, titled "AI in Medicine: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Frontiers."August 01, 2025
Neuroscience experts collaborate to advance minimally invasive procedure to treat movement disorders
Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery specialists in the Department of Neurological Surgery and movement disorder specialists in the Department of Neurology have been performing the deep brain stimulation procedure since 1997, providing life-altering treatments for patients with neurological disorders.July 31, 2025
New national center at IU to develop stem cell brain models to better understand Alzheimer’s disease
Indiana University is leading the way nationally as the home to one of only two centers in the United States dedicated to developing stem-cell-based models of the human brain to better understand the underlying causes of Alzheimer's disease and dementias.
July 31, 2025
Two IU leaders in Alzheimer's disease research receive international acclaim
IU Alzheimer's disease researchers Bruce Lamb and Donna Wilcock received prestigious awards at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, recognizing them as leaders and mentors in the field.July 29, 2025
IU School of Medicine researchers receive top awards at international Alzheimer’s disease conference
Research leaders at the IU School of Medicine will receive two of the top six awards given out by the Alzheimer’s Association at its annual international conference.July 28, 2025
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.July 28, 2025
Researchers bring promising Alzheimer’s drug target closer to potential clinical trials
IU School of Medicine researchers aim to develop a new treatment for neurodegeneration by targeting an immune cell-specific gene associated with Alzheimer's disease.
July 14, 2025
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