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All School Meeting highlights: IU School of Medicine’s new dean to visit all 9 campuses in first 50 days
Impact stories and awards show the school’s mission in action as Dean Scott Boden speaks at his first All School Meeting since becoming IU School of Medicine's dean on Sept. 8.
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Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center secures landmark $22.8 million grant renewal to advance precision medicine
The Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center focuses on precision medicine as it assists a variety of research.
House calls without walls: IU School of Medicine launches Street Medicine program to serve unhoused neighbors
The Street Medicine program is a growing initiative reaching out to Indiana's unhoused population with support from nonprofit partners. Street medicine saves hospitals money while providing continuity of care for unhoused individuals.
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IU-trained neuroscientist helps fuel drug development at Indiana biotech startup
IU School of Medicine’s PhD programs serve as a workforce pipeline for Indiana biotech companies. Agnes Wardrop graduated with a PhD in medical neuroscience in 2021 and now works for Syndeio Biosciences, an IU-connected startup.October 20, 2026
Clinical psychologist shares how the future of bullying relies on prevention
Adolescent bullying is a detrimental experience to many school age children. Clinical psychologist Maura Altman shares how bullying can affect children well beyond adolescence, how to notice the signs of bullying, and what the first steps to prevention looks like.October 19, 2026
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center selected as a leading site for clinical trials
The cancer center is one of 32 U.S. academic research institutions selected to serve as a Lead Academic Participating Site (LAPS) in the NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) from 2026 through 2032.October 16, 2026
IU scientists create compounds that show early promise in reducing Alzheimer’s-linked brain plaques
Researchers used molecular glue degrader compounds to stop the forming of amyloid plaques.October 13, 2026
IU-led initiative expands autism diagnostic training to primary care clinicians
IU School of Medicine researchers are leading the largest study of its kind to help close the autism diagnosis gap by bringing training to primary care settings.October 12, 2026
IU Neurosurgery’s Bicentennial Education Scholar committed to fostering ‘an environment of inquiry’
Throughout his evolving roles within the Department of Neurological Surgery, James Miller has remained unwavering in his commitment to preparing the next generation of neurosurgeons.October 05, 2026
Impact stories and awards show the school’s mission in action as Dean Scott Boden speaks at his first All School Meeting since becoming IU School of Medicine's dean on Sept. 8.
October 05, 2026
Scientists are taking a deeper look into how three types of cells found in the eye’s retina interact in the presence of glaucoma when grown together using human stem cells in a dish.
September 30, 2026
The Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center focuses on precision medicine as it assists a variety of research.
September 25, 2026
IU neurologist advances promising therapies for myotonic dystrophy
Historically, treatment for myotonic dystrophy type 1 has focused on managing symptoms. Adam Comer is now working to change the course of the disease for patients through clinical research at the Indiana University School of Medicine.September 23, 2026
Genomics expert looks to engage African researchers
Indiana University Professor of Medicine Tesfaye Mersha, PhD, founded the Alliance for Research, Innovation and Education for Africa, or the AfRIE project to create opportunities for collaboration, training and mentorship for African researchers by forging partnerships with institutions around the globe.September 16, 2026
Mary Slaughter and Niki Messmore founded the Street Medicine program at IU School of Medicine, a growing initiative that is reaching out to Indiana's unhoused population across the state with support from nonprofit partners. Street medicine saves hospitals money while providing continuity of care for unhoused individuals.
September 14, 2026