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Roger A. Hurwitz, M.D.: A Tribute

Dr. Roger Hurwitz was an important member of the pediatric cardiology staff with an interest in nuclear cardiology and looking at heart function. He joined Cardiology in 1968 when the Pediatric Cardiology division was headed by Don Girod, M.D. (from 1967-2004). Dr. Girod was a national leader in cardiac catheterization as well as noninvasive repair of heart defects. In 1967, Drs. Girod and Hurwitz were an elite pair, the only two pediatric cardiologists in the State of Indiana after Paul Lurie, M.D., left Riley Hospital in 1967. Dr. Lurie was Indiana’s first pediatric cardiologist who served as chief of Cardiology at Riley Hospital from 1950-1967.

Annual Child Passenger Safety Conference and Car Seat Clinic 2025

In 1933, the Bunny Bear Booster Seat was the first car seat designed to help caregivers keep an eye on their children when traveling from

Salem Padgett
Side-by-side headshots of Elliot Androphy and Mark Kaplan

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

Laura Gates

First Postgraduate Medical Education by Telephone in State and Nation presented by IU School of Medicine and Indiana State Medical Association in 1950

Today, as we are all one click away from seeing and talking with medical colleagues around the globe and are exploring the new frontiers of

A mother and toddler play together

Child Development - Slow to Warm Toddlers

An article, written by an expert in Infant & Toddler Mental Health, discussing a "slow to warm temperament" and anxiety in toddlers, and ways to

Cristy James
Brian DeBosch, MD, PhD pulling out materials from the freezer in a research lab

Fasting flips a switch and the liver holds the key

As people explore healthier eating habits and dieting strategies, intermittent fasting remains a popular choice among adults. But what makes fasting effective? Brian DeBosch, MD,

Jackie Maupin
Madison smiling--blonde girl in color with black-and-white background

IU's Rare Disease Clinic solves 10-year medical mystery for Indianapolis girl with unknown neurodevelopmental disorder

The Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic at IU School of Medicine investigates the cold cases of rare disease. Genetic detectives solved a case for an Indianapolis

Laura Gates
Simon Conway, PhD, Henry and Paige Snider, PhD at the Conway lab

Barth syndrome breakthrough: Rare disease research fueled by determined family and scientists

A local family’s collaboration with scientists at the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research has resulted in a groundbreaking research model to study Barth

Jackie Maupin
Erin Conboy, MD

In the arena with Erin Conboy: Champion of rare disease cases is world champ in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Erin Conboy, MD, is co-director of the Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic at IU School of Medicine, solving the cold cases of genetic disease. She’s also a

Laura Gates

Wells Center Newsletter February 2025

February 2025 news and updates from the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research.

Jackie Maupin