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AWARENESS MONTH
Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Understanding the Science and the Impact
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, observed during September, is a time to focus on and raise awareness about a genetic blood disorder called sickle cell disease.
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
IU co-founded startup aims to propel novel Alzheimer’s disease drugs into clinical trials
The IU School of Medicine has several programs dedicated to Alzheimer's disease research, from basic and translational science to clinical research and innovation.
CLINICAL CARE
IU rare disease clinic solves toughest medical cold cases
In 2020 the IU School of Medicine launched its Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic to help families search for answers to mysteries that modern medicine hasn’t yet solved.
THE LATEST
Informing patients of personal colorectal cancer risks does not increase screening rate
A study of Indianapolis patients found providing personalized health information did not increase colorectal cancer testing rates.September 15, 2025
Researcher studies neuron link between impulsivity and alcohol use disorder
Nearly 28.9 million people over the age of 12 in the U.S. lived with an alcohol use disorder in the past year. A postdoctoral fellow at the IU School of Medicine is investigating how specific neurons found in the brain’s prefrontal cortex may impact impulsive behaviors among those with a genetic risk for alcohol use disorder.September 11, 2025
IU study finds possible treatment route for common type of genetic hearing loss
A team co-led by an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher has identified electrical inner ear signals that damage hair cells, causing hearing loss.September 10, 2025
Using AI to identify personalized heart, blood pressure rates could help reduce ICU deaths
A new study found that AI could predict more accurate vital sign goals for ICU patients, leading to better outcomes.September 08, 2025
Dual degree program trains medical students in public health for broader approach to preventive care
IU School of Medicine and the Fairbanks School of Public Health have partnered to launch a four-year MD/MPH program, training medical students in public health, an “upstream” approach on the quest to improve the nation’s health.September 08, 2025
IU scientists reprogram cancer-protecting regulatory T cells to fight tumors
A new method developed by IU School of Medicine researchers changes the behavior of immunosuppressive cells from cancer protectors to tumor fighters.September 08, 2025
As director of the IU Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders, Donna Wilcock leads one of the nation’s largest treatment and clinical trial sites for Alzheimer’s disease.
September 02, 2025
Backpacks and back health: What parents and students should know this school year
Aki S. Puryear, professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery, shares key takeaways you can use to protect against backpack-related injuries.
September 02, 2025
Rapid blood test can detect heart attack patients at highest risk of in-hospital death
A rapid blood test can help detect a dangerous heart condition.August 29, 2025
IU Center for Bioethics tackles complex issues of humanity surrounding emergent medical technologies
Researchers with the IU Center for Bioethics tackle ethical questions in medicine with topics including weight loss drugs, AI, organ transplantation, genetic testing, biobanks, end-of-life care, reproductive medicine, health equity and research integrity.August 27, 2025
Retiring Terre Haute leader inspired generations of rural doctors
As leader of the IU School of Medicine—Terre Haute campus since 2008, Taihung "Peter" Duong has helped train many of Indiana’s rural physicians. He will retire in 2025 leaving a legacy of mentorship and community collaboration that lives on.August 19, 2025
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