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Cerebrovascular expert brings background in stroke and Alzheimer’s disease research to the IU School of Medicine

Candice Brown joined the IU School of Medicine to grow the school’s neurovascular basic science and clinical research programs.

August 14, 2025

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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

Dr. Purger in the OR with two others during DBS surgery

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

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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

Bruce Lamb stands at a podium during the Alzheimer's Association International Conference

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

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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

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.

July 28, 2025

Tim Richardson and Chetna Jadala talk in a research lab

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

Avi Benitah works in an IBRI research lab

IU-led Alzheimer’s drug discovery center moves forward with promising new therapeutic targets

IU School of Medicine researchers have identified a portfolio of novel drug targets that may accelerate promising treatments for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.

July 14, 2025

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AI in Medicine: What is your 'aha' moment?

This column is the third in a four-part series from Taeho Jo, titled "AI in Medicine: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Frontiers."

July 11, 2025

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The Protein Folding Problem: The day AI unlocked a secret of life

This column is the second in a four-part series from Taeho Jo, titled "AI in Medicine: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Frontiers."

June 20, 2025

A man (Tim Richardson) with close cropped gray hair and an IU School of Medicine lab coat in the laboratory setting.

Basic science researcher blends academic, industry experience to lead Alzheimer's drug discovery efforts

Timothy Richardson is a research professor of medicine at the IU School of Medicine and helps lead the TREAT-AD drug discovery center.

June 16, 2025

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