Brain health program fuels clinical and research advancements of new Alzheimer’s disease treatments in Indiana
Over the past year-and-a-half, more than 100 people have received new disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer’s disease at the Indiana University Health Neuroscience Center in downtown Indianapolis, and that number grows weekly. Not only are the patients among the first people in the country to receive the treatment, but they’re contributing to the work of researchers from the IU School of Medicine who are actively studying the long-term effects of the drugs.
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Clinical insights inform retina research to improve patient care and quality of life
As a physician-scientist, Amir Hajrasouliha, MD, is dedicated to advancing treatment for eye diseases that deprive people of their ability to see the world.
Surgeon leading nationwide registry to evaluate effectiveness of new tool to remove blood clots of stroke patients
Every 70 to 90 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke or a mini stroke. Large vessel occlusions, which require a thrombectomy, account
IU School of Medicine dedicates Medical Education and Research Building in new Indy Health District
On April 22, 2025, IU held a dedication ceremony for the School of Medicine’s new Medical Education and Research Building that will open this summer
2025 Spring All School Meeting Recap
IU School of Medicine Dean Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, MHSA, presented an update on the state of the school during the Spring All School
Where the science leads: Newly named AAAS Fellows share adventures in scientific discovery
Two IU School of Medicine faculty named AAAS Fellows: Elliot Androphy, MD, and Mark Kaplan, PhD, share their unexpected scientific discoveries as they aim to
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Pediatric ophthalmology division receives grant to provide added support to children with vision loss
For families of young children with blindness-causing conditions, navigating the health care journey in the face of a devastating diagnosis can be overwhelming. With grant
Parkinson's researchers discover 'tip of the ICE-berg' on quest for a cure
Parkinson's researcher Malú Tansey brings cell-level science to IU’s already strong clinical research program. Her lab engages in "paradigm-shifting work" studying inflammation and immune response
Symposium invites community, scientific leaders to better understand brain health, neurodegeneration
The IU School of Medicine will highlight its robust neuroscience research program April 13 and 14 at the inaugural Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders Symposium.
Tips and tricks to travel safely and stay healthy this spring break
Whether you are traveling for spring break by car, plane, or boat, staying healthy while doing so is important.