Neurology

Advancing neurologic health and groundbreaking research through innovation, clinical expertise and scientific discovery.

Comprehensive research. Premier education. Multi-disciplinary care.

The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurology, under the leadership of Chair Laurie Gutmann, MD, has a rich tradition in academic neurology with a national reputation in neurological education and neuroscience research. For more than 75 years, neurologists have shaped the department as a leader in education, research and clinical care. The department, housed in the state-of-the-art Indiana University Health Neuroscience Center in downtown Indianapolis, has grown to include a faculty consisting of nearly 90 physicians, clinician scientists, and scientists who are internationally and nationally recognized specialists in neurologic health and neuroscience.

pediatric neurologists and residents meet in the clinic

Education

Accomplished physician faculty in the Department of Neurology are deeply committed to training medical students, residents and fellows in this complex field of medicine. The residency and fellowship programs provide exceptional training for the nation's future neurologists.

Liana Apostolova, MD meets with a LEADS participant.

Research

Through a long tradition of research in cerebrovascular disease and the collaborative work of multidisciplinary subspecialty programs, investigators in the Department of Neurology are transforming patient lives through improved prevention and treatment for neurological issues.

a pediatric neurologist and resident meet with a patient

Clinical Care

The Department of Neurology operates within the IU Health Neuroscience Center, a state-of-the-art collaborative facility that combines the expertise of several IU School of Medicine departments. Our clinical faculty, residents and fellows work together to provide exceptional patient care.

Recent News

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Researchers bring promising Alzheimer’s drug target closer to potential clinical trials

IU School of Medicine researchers aim to develop a new treatment for neurodegeneration by targeting an immune cell-specific gene associated with Alzheimer's disease.

July 14, 2025

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This column is the third in a four-part series from Taeho Jo, titled "AI in Medicine: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Frontiers."

July 11, 2025

Kathryn Nevel, MD, in clinic

IU neurologist's research leads to first FDA-approved drug to treat neurofibromatosis type 1

Patients who participated in the clinical trial of the new therapy not only experienced reduction in NF1 and plexiform neurofibromas tumor volume, but also reported significant improvements in pain severity and overall health-related quality of life.

June 10, 2025

Upcoming Events

Aug 15 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Health Symposium

3rd Annual Health Symposium

Goodman Hall, 362 W. 15th St. Indianapolis, IN 46202

Oct 31 11:45am - 3:30pm

Long Family Invitational Lecture

Long Family Invitational Lecture and Annual Cerebrovascular Diseases Symposium

Goodman Hall, 355 W. 16th St., GH 1030 Auditorium

Keynote Speaker: Osama Zaidat, MD

Goodman Hall Auditorium

Nov 06 8:30am - 1:30pm

Neuroscience Institute Symposium

Medical Education and Research Building

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