Advancing Research and Innovation

Indiana University School of Medicine is addressing the most pressing health challenges in Indiana and beyond. Research discoveries by IU School of Medicine faculty and trainees yield the building blocks for tomorrow’s most needed medical breakthroughs.

Our Impact
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$233M
in NIH research funding
15th
in NIH funding among U.S. public medical schools
$627 M
in estimated annual economic activity generated in Indiana from NIH funding
2,287
estimated Indiana jobs created as a result of NIH funding
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Research Centers

Centers support innovative and collaborative research to solve some of the most difficult diseases facing society today.

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Clinical Studies

Clinical studies test the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and treatments. Nearly all medical treatments used today began with clinical studies.

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Research Service Cores

Shared resources offer cutting edge scientific services, high-end equipment, advanced technologies and specialized expertise for all school investigators.

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Biorepositories

IU School of Medicine is home to a diverse portfolio of national biorepositories that provide essential infrastructure for biomedical research and translational discovery worldwide.

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Strong National Research Funding

IU School of Medicine researchers were awarded more than $230 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2025. According to rankings released by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, the IU School of Medicine ranks No. 15 for NIH funding among all public medical schools in the United States.

As the research program at IU School of Medicine grows, so do the benefits to our state. According to data from a 2025 report by United for Medical Research, every $1 million in NIH funding awarded to Indiana researchers created nearly 10 jobs, the income and other associated expenses from which generated $2.69 million in economic activity. Based on that data, IU School of Medicine’s 2025 NIH funding is responsible for creating about 2,287 jobs and an estimated $627 million in economic activity in Indiana — more than half of the estimated total $1.09 billion in economic activity generated in Indiana from all NIH funding in the state.

Research News

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Specialized clinic care makes a significant difference in high-risk pediatric asthma

IU research revealed high-risk asthma clinics reduce severe attacks by 36%, yet many children face a two- to three-year delay in enrollment despite early warning signs in their medical history. The findings point to a better way to care for children with difficult asthma cases.

September 03, 2026

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IU scientist progressing next-generation gene therapy using new delivery system for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

With new funding, Renzhi Han, PhD and his lab are exploring the feasibility of delivering full-length dystrophin as a potential therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

September 02, 2026

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Surgery secures multiple R01s, major NIH grants to advance data, workforce development and more

Department of Surgery researchers are building momentum with several new National Institute of Health awards advancing research in cancer prevention, health care quality, transplantation and development of future surgeon-scientists.

September 01, 2026

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IU’s brain health ‘powerhouse’ targets inflammation in fight against Parkinson’s

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine are exploring new avenues in the fight against Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects over 1.1 million Americans.

August 31, 2026

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Why I joined 5,300 Hoosiers in helping to create the nation’s largest dataset on musculoskeletal health

The FIT Core research study at Indiana University School of Medicine is part of a larger effort to make IU a world leader in musculoskeletal health and innovation. Senior writer Laura Gates shares her experience as a study participant.

August 31, 2026

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