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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
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
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
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
IU scientists first to reveal lung cells’ role in boosting blood stem cell health
Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified an unforeseen way lung cells can help keep blood stem cells healthy.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