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News and events in the Department of Neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine

Neurology News

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

Kathryn Nevel, MD, in clinic

IU neurologist's research leads to first FDA-approved drug to treat neurofibromatosis type 1

Patients who participated in the clinical trial of the new therapy not only experienced reduction in NF1 and plexiform neurofibromas tumor volume, but also reported significant improvements in pain severity and overall health-related quality of life.

June 10, 2025

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IU School of Medicine research helps lead to FDA clearance of first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease

The blood test is for adults 55 and older who exhibit symptoms and is the first of its kind, with more than 90% effectiveness. 

June 09, 2025

Professional headshot of Brian Pierchala atop a colorful digital microscope image

ALS researcher aims to discover hidden causes of neuromuscular disease on quest for new therapies

ALS Awareness Month: Brian Pierchala, PhD, is growing ALS research at IU School of Medicine through the Motoneuron Club and collaborative science.

May 02, 2025

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Brain health program fuels clinical and research advancements of new Alzheimer’s disease treatments in Indiana

Indiana patients are among the first people in the country to receive new disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's disease, contributing to the work of IU School of Medicine researchers actively studying the long-term effects of the treatments.

April 24, 2025

An illustration of a macrowire that is used for stroke treatment

Neurologist leading nationwide registry to evaluate effectiveness of new tool to remove blood clots of stroke patients

A multicenter study led by Kaustubh Limaye, MD, an associate professor of clinical neurology at the IU School of Medicine, found that a novel device used to surgically treat patients with large vessel occlusions — a severe type of ischemic stroke — is a safe and effective way to remove blood clots in the brain.

April 23, 2025

Malu Tansey, in white coat, poses in her research laboratory at IU School of Medicine.

Parkinson's researchers discover 'tip of the ICE-berg' on quest for a cure

Parkinson's researcher Malú Tansey brings cell-level science to IU’s already strong clinical research program. Her lab engages in "paradigm-shifting work" studying inflammation and immune response in Parkinson's.

March 31, 2025

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