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Neurology News

News and feature stories about the Department of Neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Donna Wilcock, PhD, MS

IU neurodegenerative disorders expert shares her journey toward developing better Alzheimer’s treatments

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

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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

Two doctors in lab looking at scans of brains immune cells

IU co-founded startup aims to propel novel Alzheimer’s disease drugs into clinical trials

The IU School of Medicine has several programs dedicated to Alzheimer's disease research, from basic and translational science to clinical research and innovation.

August 20, 2025

Candice Brown works in her research lab with the Indianapolis skyline in the background

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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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

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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