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EDUCATION
Pioneer of clinical genetics marks 50 years with IU School of Medicine
David Weaver built the clinical genetics program in the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics. He's taught learners and treated Indiana patients for over 50 years while contributing greatly to the field.
RESEARCH
IU-led multi-university project to study the effect of immune cell aging on risk for Parkinson’s
A team co-led by Indiana University School of Medicine scientists will investigate immune cell aging's role in Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
EDUCATION
A Makerspace for Medical Students
Need a skull to study at home? At IU School of Medicine, a 3D print lab gives medical students hands-on experience with the technologies reshaping medicine.
THE LATEST
Kyle Gospodarek has lived with hydrocephalus since age 6. Now an assistant professor at IU School of Medicine—Northwest-Gary, he will be speaking at the 2026 HA Connect National Conference on Hydrocephalus on what it's like growing up with this debilitating medical condition.
July 21, 2026
National training program prepares early-career investigators to lead neurological clinical trials
Funded by the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the Clinical Trials Methodology Course is designed to train investigators with limited clinical research experience in the best practices of clinical trial design and execution.July 20, 2026
Anatomy department inspires interest in science through weekly lab tours
High school students become anatomy interns through the Girls STEM Institute. Last year, more than 2,000 Indiana students participated in tours conducted by the Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiology at IU School of Medicine.July 20, 2026
New report reveals gaps in how schools address student brain injuries
A new study co-led by an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher found that many K-12 schools lack appropriate concussion protocols.
July 16, 2026
IU site becomes first in nation to enroll patient in global EMPA Kidney Kids clinical trial
The clinical research team at the IU School of Medicine-Riley Health site is the first in the United States to enroll a patient in the global EMPA Kidney Kids clinical trial.
July 16, 2026
A consortium of more than 170 Indiana industry, clinical and university partners will receive up to $160 million over 10 years to turn research into real-world solutions.
July 14, 2026
IU researchers are presenting more than 180 posters, research talks, sessions and exhibits at the conference, demonstrating the school’s comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease research program.
July 13, 2026
'Clinical trials provide hope': Indiana family shares journey with Stargardt disease
Stargardt disease results from a genetic mutation and leads to progressive vision loss. Participating in a clinical trial at IU School of Medicine changed the outlook for two siblings.July 06, 2026
Radiation Medicine: 'We're not just treating cancer.'
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the IU School of Medicine is now the Department of Radiation Medicine. The name change reflects a broader scope of medical conditions treated through radiation therapy, including osteoarthritis.July 01, 2026
In honor of Cecilia Crockett, the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Research Fund supports research aimed at understanding how pediatric brain tumors form, evolve and resist treatment.
June 24, 2026
IU study finds strategy to beat treatment resistance in the most common childhood cancer
IU School of Medicine cancer researchers have uncovered a potential new way to overcome acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common type of leukemia in children.June 22, 2026
Pioneer of clinical genetics marks 50 years with IU School of Medicine
David D. Weaver built the clinical genetics program within IU's Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics. He has taught learners and treated Indiana patients for over 50 years while contributing greatly to the field.June 18, 2026