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EDUCATION
Two new Bloomington-based IU School of Medicine residency programs gain accreditation
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approved new emergency and internal medicine residency programs in Bloomington.
RESEARCH
Two IU leaders in Alzheimer's disease research receive international acclaim
IU Alzheimer's disease researchers Bruce Lamb and Donna Wilcock received prestigious awards at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
RESEARCH
New national center at IU to develop stem cell brain models to better understand Alzheimer’s disease
Indiana University is leading the way nationally as the home to one of only two centers in the United States dedicated to developing stem-cell-based models of the human brain to better understand the underlying causes of Alzheimer's disease and dementias.
THE LATEST
IU researchers classify kidney cell types that may lead to better disease treatment
A research team led by IU School of Medicine scientists have identified two specific kidney cells that can mark disease.August 18, 2025
Privacy-preserving study measures real-world AI's effectiveness at detecting deadly brain tumors
A new study measured AI’s effectiveness at identifying the most deadly type of brain tumor.August 18, 2025
Team Player: Turchi works to drive innovation in lung cancer research
John Turchi arrived at IU with a novel approach to make platinum-based, DNA-damaging therapies like Cisplatin more effective for lung cancer. The approach has paid off with multiple potential drugs under development.August 18, 2025
IU School of Medicine names Schneider inaugural associate dean for clinical trials
The new strategic leadership role will collaborate with faculty across the school, IU Health and IU-LAB to advance clinical trial participation.
August 12, 2025
Neuroscience experts collaborate to advance minimally invasive procedure to treat movement disorders
Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery specialists in the Department of Neurological Surgery and movement disorder specialists in the Department of Neurology have been performing the deep brain stimulation procedure since 1997, providing life-altering treatments for patients with neurological disorders.July 31, 2025
IU medical student named to AAMC board of directors
IU School of Medicine student Gloria Xue will serve a two-year term on the Association of American Medical Colleges Board of Directors, representing medical students nationwide.July 30, 2025
Orthopaedic Trauma fellow gains autonomy, lifelong colleagues
Michelle Lawson recounts her experience in the IU School of Medicine Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, including developing versatile surgical skills and becoming an Indiana Pacers fan.July 30, 2025
IU School of Medicine researchers receive top awards at international Alzheimer’s disease conference
Research leaders at the IU School of Medicine will receive two of the top six awards given out by the Alzheimer’s Association at its annual international conference.July 28, 2025
End of an era: Neurological Surgery education director retires after 43 years of service
After more than four decades with IU School of Medicine, beloved Education Director Mary Gallagher will be saying farewell to the Department of Neurological Surgery.July 28, 2025
Ophthalmology researcher aims to prevent vision loss in people with brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can cause a wide range of health issues, including problems with thinking, movement, emotions and vision.July 24, 2025
High-tech monitoring during heart surgery doesn’t lower risk of complications
IU researchers and their collaborators studied how using near-infrared spectroscopy to track tissue oxygen levels during heart surgery affected patients afterward.July 23, 2025
Unique immune cell linked to aggressive leukemia may lead to improved treatment outcomes
Researchers have discovered a new pathway toward treating acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive blood cancer in adults.July 22, 2025