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IU endocrinologists receive esteemed JDRF awards for contributions to type 1 diabetes research

Two IU School of Medicine faculty members have been recognized for their significant contributions to type 1 diabetes research by the leading global research and advocacy organization for the disease, JDRF. Linda DiMeglio, MPH, MD, was announced as the co-recipient of the 2023 George Eisenbarth Award for Type 1 Diabetes Prevention, and Viral Shah, MD, received the 2023 Mary Tyler Moore and S. Robert Levine, MD, Excellence in Clinical Research Award.

Jackie Maupin | Apr 23, 2024

Molecular Medicine in Action celebrates 25 years of inspiring young minds and fueling scientific passion

Molecular Medicine in Action's (MMIA) 25th anniversary symposium occurred on March 3 and 4, 2024, bringing 50 high school students across Indiana to Indianapolis. The program hosted by the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research provided an immersive experience, offering participants insights into several medical research fields and exposing them to a spectrum of career opportunities in science from a diverse group of IU experts.

Jackie Maupin | Mar 07, 2024

The Top 3 Reasons to Attend the 59th Annual Riley Childrens Health Pediatric Conference

Pediatricians, family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, advanced practice providers, allied health professionals, and all other clinicians are invited to attend the Riley Children’s Health Pediatric Conference. Hosted by Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and Riley Children’s Health, the conference will be held on May 8 – 9, 2024. The first day will be virtual via Zoom, and the second day will be in-person at University Tower in Indianapolis, Indiana. View the agenda or register.

Salem Padgett | Feb 19, 2024

Wells Center Newsletter | February 2024

February 2024 news and updates from the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research.

Jackie Maupin | Feb 15, 2024

What's in a name?

Humor Break: IU School of Medicine's fittingly named faculty include pediatrician Dr. Huggins, anatomy instructor Dr. Organ and bone researcher Dr. Bonewald. Could there be a psychological pull toward a name-matching career in medicine?

Laura Gates | Feb 15, 2024

Aly Edmondson as a child in the hospital and now at 16 with her car

Genetic detectives unlock 16-year mystery

IU’s Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic gains national distinction for expertise in diagnosing unknown genetic disorders as part of international investigative network.

Laura Gates | Feb 13, 2024

Research definition proposed for acute pediatric critical illness

In a new article published in The Lancet Global Health, a global group of researchers proposed a more inclusive and standardized definition of acute pediatric critical illness, which has been endorsed by multiple national and international critical care societies. The proposed definition provides the global research community with the clarity needed for a unified approach to defining, characterising and selecting populations of children with critical illness for health studies—allowing for the comparison of outcomes across settings, regardless of resource availability.

Salem Padgett | Jan 08, 2024

Microscope image of high electron density vesicles typical of catecholamine-containing chromaffin cells found in cardiomyocytes

New study uncovers key cells in the heart’s link to several body systems

In a recent Nature Communications article, IU School of Medicine researchers collaborated with scientists from the UK, China and France on an investigation that uncovered an unexpected link between the cells in the heart and other systems of the body.

Jackie Maupin | Dec 14, 2023

Stephanie Ware Women in Leadership portrait

Bench to Bedside: Ware leads integration of genetics into clinical care

Cardiovascular geneticist Stephanie Ware, MD, PhD, leads a growing department of genetics experts as genomic medicine is more broadly implemented into clinical care at IU Health.

Laura Gates | Dec 13, 2023

Wells Center Newsletter | November 2023

Keep up with the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research by reading our latest newsletter for updates on exciting research, recent grants, publications and much more!

Jackie Maupin | Nov 16, 2023