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News and Events

News and events from the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Don't miss the many seminars, symposia and community events hosted by the department.

Recent News

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Neuro-oncology experts reveal how to use AI to improve brain cancer diagnosis, monitoring, treatment

An international team of researchers and clinicians has released new recommendations regarding the use of artificial intelligence methods to more accurately diagnose, monitor and treat brain cancer.

November 07, 2024

IU researchers map pancreatic cancer tumor neighborhoods

Researchers have mapped pancreatic cancer tumor ecosystems using tissue from where cancer first starts to grow in the body and where it has spread to different parts of the body. 

October 03, 2024

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IU-led study uses AI to predict breast cancer risk while addressing health disparities

IU School of Medicine researchers are leading a multi-site study to use a privacy-preserving artificial intelligence approach to improve breast cancer risk prediction and reduce health inequities in cancer prevention care. 

August 29, 2024

Team members celebrate the Medical Laboratory Scientist Program expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 14.

IU expands Medical Laboratory Scientist program to address national shortage

Indiana University School of Medicine is expanding its Bachelor of Science Medical Laboratory Scientist Program to the IU School of Medicine Campus in Evansville, Indiana.

August 14, 2024

Harikrishna Nakshatri, PhD

Comprehensive atlas of normal breast cells offers new tool for understanding breast cancer origin

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have completed the most extensive mapping of healthy breast cells to date.

August 12, 2024

Recent Magazine Articles

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Winter 2025

'We're on the Precipice'

AI powers tools that help pathologists spend less time counting cells and use their refined skills to make complicated diagnoses.

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Winter 2025

Unlocking the Power of AI

IU School of Medicine embraces a powerful new tool to speed research and treat patients.

Events

Grand Rounds

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine conducts a bi-weekly Grand Rounds education series. Grand Rounds are held in both a Zoom and live audience format. Participants are able to receive continuing medical education (CME) credit. Grand Rounds serves as an integral part of the educational experience across all levels of learning — attendance is encouraged for medical students, residents, fellows and faculty as well as our collaborating IU Health partners in pathology across multiple disciplines. Topics and presenters are selected to reflect timely issues and knowledge in the ever developing world of pathology.

Dr. Nassiri's presentations on Informatics Essentials

Apr 03 11:30am

Pathology Grand Rounds

Grand Rounds serves as an integral part of the educational experience across all levels of learning. Topics and presenters are selected to reflect timely issues and knowledge in the ever developing world of pathology.

IU HEALTH PATHOLOGY LABORATORY

Apr 17 11:30am

Pathology Grand Rounds

Grand Rounds serves as an integral part of the educational experience across all levels of learning Topics and presenters are selected to reflect timely issues and knowledge in the ever developing world of pathology.

IU HEALTH PATHOLOGY LABORATORY

Apr 17 4:30pm - 6:00pm

All School Meeting

The All School Meeting offers a chance for staff, faculty and learners to hear updates from IU School of Medicine leadership and to recognize members of the school community.

JOSEPH E. WALTHER HALL