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Celebrating Excellence: Meet West Lafayette student, community advocate Bri Rayman

West Lafayette medical student Briana Rayman leads the opening of the new Crossroads Student Outreach Clinic at IU Health Arnett Hospital. Rayman is recipient of the Excellence in Action award for her campus.

Laura Gates | Nov 30, 2023

IU School of Medicine is participating in the Trauma and Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (TAP) Trial

Bleeding out is the most common cause of preventable death after injury. We are participating in an international study to see if a blood clotting drug, given soon after arrival in the emergency department, can improve survival.

IU School of Medicine | Nov 21, 2023

Leo Stenz receives an infusion of lecanemab, a first-of-its-kind Alzheimer's treatment.

IU administering, leading clinical research on FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug

For nearly a decade, lecanemab has been tested in clinical trials at IU School of Medicine. The drug targets the removal of amyloid plaques in the brain—a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Over the past few months, nearly a dozen patients have received the treatment, which is administered through intravenous infusions every two weeks at the IU Health Neuroscience Center in downtown Indianapolis.

Ben Middelkamp | Nov 13, 2023

From lab to market: Discoveries in Kelley Lab lead to new therapies for multiple diseases

Over the last 30 years, Mark R. Kelley has disclosed 61 inventions, been awarded 19 patents and launched a pharmaceutical startup. Now he's helping other IU innovators navigate commercialization for their lab discoveries.

Laura Gates | Nov 10, 2023

Dr. Rink and nurse practitioners in pediatric urology at Riley Hospital for Children

Pediatric Urology at IU among top programs in U.S.

Dr. Richard Rink receives AAP Medal in Urology; IU-Riley program is ranked No. 3 in the nation for urologic care of children.

Laura Gates | Nov 06, 2023

Duncan leads quest to end health disparities in lung cancer

Francesca Duncan, MD, is determined to end disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

Laura Gates | Nov 02, 2023

What is the Clinician Cluster Recruitment Initiative?

Q&A: Chief Diversity Officer Chemen Neal answers questions about the Clinician Cluster Recruitment Initiative.

IU School of Medicine | Nov 02, 2023

Improving health care for rural veterans

IU School of Medicine Professor Gregory Katzman, MD, MBA, is teaming up with Kelley researchers to help the VA better serve veterans living in rural areas.

Laura Gates | Oct 26, 2023

a to-do list shows a handwritten note to schedule a mammogram

Mutations, mammograms and MRIs, oh my! How I took charge of my breast health with increased screenings, and when you should do the same

Christina Griffiths is a media relations specialist for Indiana University School of Medicine and has worked with the office of strategic communications for five years. She wrote the following story about her experience learning she is at a high risk of developing breast cancer during her lifetime, and the increased screenings that began as a result.

Christina Griffiths | Oct 25, 2023

Melissa Kacena speaks at a podium as she accepts the 2023 Stephen M. Krane Award

Faculty members honored by musculoskeletal research society

A pair of investigators from Indiana University School of Medicine recently received prestigious awards from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), recognizing their achievements and advancements in the field of bone disease research.

Caitlin VanOverberghe | Oct 18, 2023