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State honors three IU School of Medicine professors for service to Hoosiers
Three IU School of Medicine faculty members received statewide awards for their contributions to Hoosiers as transplant surgeons and physicians.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
Drug candidate shows promise in stopping the spread of deadly breast cancer
Ifetroban has shown early promise against triple-negative breast cancer.
MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH
New program to support healthier pregnancies, safer homes for Indianapolis families
A new program led by the IU School of Medicine will address housing problems with the aim of improving health for families.
THE LATEST
Differences revealed in how multiple myeloma develops in men and women
RNA differences in men and women could hold key to better understanding deadly blood cancer.December 15, 2025
Pediatric oncology researcher elected to National Academy of Inventors
Mark Kelley, a researcher and professor with the Indiana University School of Medicine, has spent more than 30 years pioneering new cancer drugs.December 11, 2025
Journey to MD: Second-year studies connect foundational science to real-world disease cases
IU medical students Mout-Maine Moustapha and Sarah Vaught offer their insights at the halfway point of year two, including thoughts on studying, wellness and staying organized.December 11, 2025
IU researchers take steps toward personalizing asthma treatments for children
IU School of Medicine researchers have found better ways to predict which biologic treatments will help children with severe asthma, reducing the risk of ineffective prescriptions.December 11, 2025
New cell isolation technology could offer benefits for cancer research and cell therapies
A new technology used for isolating stem cells could improve cancer research.December 10, 2025
Hess honored with Henry R. Besch Jr. Promotion of Excellence Award
IU School of Medicine Dean Jay L. Hess was awarded the Henry R. Besch, Jr. Promotion of Excellence Award, one of IU's highest honors, acknowledging Hess' lasting imprint on the university through transformative leadership that strengthened research, expanded educational opportunities and fostered collaboration across campuses.December 10, 2025
2025: IU School of Medicine celebrates a year of discovery, learning and advancing health
In 2025, the IU School of Medicine opened its new Medical Education and Research Building, welcomed new leaders, and advanced strategic goals in education, research and clinical care.December 08, 2025
'Led by their hearts': IU radiation therapy graduates help people through cancer treatments
Graduates of the Health Professions Program in Radiation Therapy work in hospitals and clinics throughout Indiana and nationally in a job that's both technical and personal, helping people beat cancer.December 05, 2025
Fact vs. myth: HIV/AIDS in pediatrics with infectious disease expert Alka Khaitan
Alka Khaitan, MD, a pediatric infectious diseases expert, breaks down stigmas around HIV/AIDS in a fact vs. myth discussion, including the future of HIV treatments and the whispers of a cure agenda.December 04, 2025
Cardiothoracic surgery leader steps into new role with focus on expanding statewide care
Sara Pereira, MD, is ushering in a new era of cardiovascular innovation and statewide collaboration through her roles in the Department of Surgery and the Cardiovascular Institute.December 03, 2025
New program to support healthier pregnancies, safer homes for Indianapolis families
A new program led by the IU School of Medicine will address housing problems with the aim of improving health for families.December 01, 2025
IU neurologist-oncologist Na Tosha Gatson wants her brain cancer patients to live longer. More than that, she wants them to live well. Kathy Lane is a perfect example.
November 26, 2025