Timothy Richardson is a research professor of medicine at the IU School of Medicine and helps lead the TREAT-AD drug discovery center.
June 16, 2025
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
Researchers investigating how gut bacteria impacts Alzheimer’s disease progression
A team of researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine is investigating a bacterial connection between the gut microbiome and microglia actions in Alzheimer’s disease. Growing evidence has shown that the gut can impact a person’s neurological health and potentially the progression of neurodegeneration.
May 28, 2025
Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine are investigating why individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries — whether from a single or repeated impacts — have nearly two to four times greater the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
May 20, 2025
IU School of Medicine's Selena Wang is trying find the answer to many complexities of the brain and Alzheimer's disease using artificial intelligence.
May 06, 2025
IU neuroscientist studying potential drug targets for debilitating tumors that grow on nerves
Jignesh Tailor hopes his studies into the role of NF2 gene mutation in neural stem cell differentiation failure and tumorigenesis will lead to new therapeutics for children living with the rare genetic condition.
May 06, 2025
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
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
IU School of Medicine dedicates Medical Education and Research Building in new Indy Health District
On April 22, 2025, IU held a dedication ceremony for the School of Medicine’s new Medical Education and Research Building that will open this summer right next to IU Health's new hospital in the Indy Health District.April 22, 2025
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
Symposium invites community, scientific leaders to better understand brain health, neurodegeneration
The IU School of Medicine will highlight its robust neuroscience research program April 13 and 14 at the inaugural Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders Symposium.
March 26, 2025
Researchers identify potential link between retinal changes, Alzheimer’s disease
A team of scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine has identified that an eye condition affecting the retina, the light-sensing tissue in the back of the eye, may serve as an early indicator for Alzheimer's disease.February 26, 2025