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How to get involved at your campus

At IU School of Medicine, research is a core part of our educational mission. Medical students are encouraged to explore research opportunities that align with their interests — whether in basic science, clinical investigation or community-based projects. Engaging in research not only deepens your understanding of medicine but also strengthens your academic and professional development.

To help you get started, each regional campus has a designated research contact who can provide information about local opportunities and faculty mentors. Additionally, the Specialty Exploration Guide includes research leads across a wide range of medical specialties, making it easier to find mentors and projects that match your goals.

Your lead advisor is a valuable partner in this process. They can help you reflect on your interests, review available resources and guide you toward next steps.

Regional Campus Research Contacts

To inquire about research at a specific campus, please send an email to all the listed contacts for that particular campus.

Indianapolis
Anne Nguyen (annnguye@iu.edu)

Bloomington
Katherine Hiller, MD (kmhiller@iu.edu)

Evansville
Karia Garcia, PhD (karagarc@iu.edu); Becky Sparks-Thissen, PhD (rsparkst@iu.edu)

Fort Wayne
Jimmy Yen, PhD (jimyen@iu.edu); Gina Bailey (gibailey@iu.edu)

Muncie
Deron Bishop, PhD (debishop@iu.edu)

Northwest-Gary
Baraka Muvuka, PhD, MPH (bmuvuka@iu.edu)

South Bend
Jeni Prosperi, PhD (jrprospe@iu.edu); Dr. Golga-Vargola

Terre Haute
Michael King, MD (miking@iu.edu)

West Lafayette
Kyle Robertson, PhD (kyanrobe@iu.edu)