Showing results for Winter 2026
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![A guy standing in front of a building]( "Jason Axt, MD, surgery in-country leader for AMPATH, stands outside Shoe4Africa Children’s Hospital at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya, where he trains surgeons and helps strengthen pediatric surgical care across the region.")
From One Surgeon to Stronger Systems: How AMPATH and Donors Expand Surgical Care in Kenya
At Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya, IU School of Medicine surgeon Jason Axt and AMPATH partners are strengthening surgical systems — thanks to ...
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New Advances in Multiple Myeloma Research: IU Scientists Push Toward a Functional Cure
From new genetic therapies to CAR T-cell trials, IU scientists are driving major breakthroughs that could extend remission and improve quality of life for people ...
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![Kevin Lee Headshot]( "Kelvin Lee, MD, has energized IU’s cancer programs with a bold vision—growing research, expanding access to care, and strengthening the center’s statewide impact.")
Expanding IU’s Reach
In nearly five years at the helm, Kelvin Lee, MD, has expanded the reach and raised the profile of the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. ...
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How Colon Cancer Adapts — And How IU Is Fighting Back
Heather O’Hagan and her lab discovered why some colon cancers resist treatment and are testing new medicines to stop the cancer from changing.
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The Gift of Quality Time
IU neurologist-oncologist Na Tosha Gatson wants her brain cancer patients to live longer. More than that, she wants them to live well. Kathy Lane is ...
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‘One of the Best Jobs Imaginable’
IU School of Medicine Dean Jay L. Hess announced this summer that he will step down from his leadership role in July 2026. We spoke ...
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Glowing Proof
A molecule born in a Purdue University lab and tested at IU School of Medicine has become the backbone of a new generation of targeted ...
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Reducing Tax Liability When a Stock Grows in Value
By donating appreciated stock directly or through a life-income arrangement, investors can avoid capital gains taxes while making a transformational impact at IU School of ...
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![A girl doing bench press]( "Pancreatic cancer survivor Judy Hetzel works out with guidance from IU’s supportive oncology team—strengthening both her body and confidence throughout her cancer journey.")
Supporting Survivors
Beyond medical treatments, caring for people on their cancer journeys is expanding to exercise, art therapy, psychology, acupuncture and much more.
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How Tumor Environments Shape Pancreatic Cancer — and New Paths for Treatment
By mapping the ecosystems surrounding pancreatic tumors, an IU scientist is identifying vulnerabilities that could improve survival and guide new treatment strategies.
