SPRING 2025


The guiding mission at IU School of Medicine remains training outstanding physicians. This edition of IU MEDICINE examines the school’s initiatives to encourage graduates to pursue careers in primary care and address persistent health disparities.

That way, we uphold the goal of improving health in every corner of Indiana — and beyond.

 

About this Issue:

Spring 2025 issue

Healing the Gaps

INPACT in Action

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FEATURED STORIES

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Seeing Possibility

A researcher and his team at Stark Neurosciences Research Institute are exploring ways to help the optic nerve connect a donor eye to the brain.

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Making History in OB-GYN

Lisa Landrum, the first woman to serve as chair of OB-GYN at IU, wants her department to take the long view of women’s health.

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A New Hub to Cultivate Ideas

IU LAB aims to foster innovation and improve public health through a new biosciences hub that promotes collaboration between researchers, industry partners, and the local community.

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From Love to Legacy

David Klapper’s devotion to his wife during her battle with dementia inspired him to support caregiving research at IU School of Medicine, aiming to improve the lives of millions of families facing similar challenges.

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Being a Good Neighbor

With a new campus and a new hospital comes a collaborative effort to improve the health of people who live nearby.

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Trailblazer for Women's Health

Marguerite Shepard’s pioneering career in women’s health spans six decades, marked by advocacy, education, and innovation in reproductive medicine, IVF, and OB-GYN training.

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On The Road To Stopping Lung Cancer

A new mobile unit will screen for high-risk patients around Indiana.

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Regional Growth

IU School of Medicine has consistently and strategically upgraded facilities across its network of nine campuses.

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A Look Back at Moving Forward

The School of Medicine’s new Medical Education and Research Building is the latest brick-and-mortar symbol of evolving to educate outstanding physicians, conduct pioneering research, and provide stellar care.

VOICES AND INSIGHTS

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Spring 2025

Know Where You Stand Financially

An LCF Projection helps plan lifetime finances, ensuring retirement security and informed charitable giving decisions.

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