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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.
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THE LATEST
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
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.June 17, 2026
IU researchers identify proteins fueling rare childhood leukemia, revealing new treatment strategy
By identifying a specific set of inflammatory proteins that drive JMML’s growth and weaken the immune system, IU researchers have uncovered a new strategy to combat the aggressive childhood blood cancer.June 16, 2026
Graduating surgery trainees reflect on people and experiences that shaped their careers
Before taking their next step, graduating IU surgery trainees look back on the people and experiences that left a lasting mark on their lives and careers.June 16, 2026
IU collaboration to use AI in identifying possible drug targets for Alzheimer’s patients
A collaboration between the IU School of Medicine and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering will attempt to find new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.June 15, 2026
IU global health program advances neurological education and care in Kenya
Participating in the AMPATH partnership in Kenya gives neurology faculty and residents hands-on global health experience that strengthens their clinical skills, cultural humility and patient-centered approach to care.June 15, 2026
Decade-long study proves African children survive and thrive on hydroxyurea for sickle cell anemia
A collaborative 10-year global health study co-led by IU researchers proves hydroxyurea is highly effective, safe and life-changing for African children with sickle cell anemia over the long term.June 08, 2026
IU collaboration in Liberia is saving children's lives
More than 100 Liberian children have received lifesaving respiratory care through a global health initiative launched by Michael D. Davis and Adnan Bhutta at the IU School of Medicine.June 04, 2026
First clinical trial of Tremfya for pediatric ulcerative colitis underway
Researchers at the IU School of Medicine are yielding positive results in the first and only clinical trial of Tremfya for a pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis.June 04, 2026