
Fowler named Klapper Family Scholar
Nicole Fowler, PhD, MHSA, has been named the Klapper Family Scholar in Aging and Family Caregiving Research. The role was created in 2024 by the Klapper Family Foundation – an Indianapolis-based nonprofit built by Indiana University alums David I. and Mary “Betty” Klapper – and is intended for a full-time member of the IU School of Medicine faculty “whose research focuses on advancing the science of caregiving in older adults and will be an investigator in the IU Center for Aging Research.”

Breathett to lead Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center
Khadijah Breathett, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FHFSA, will be the Executive Director of the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center and the endowed Charles Fisch Chair in

Jennifer Waljee, MD, leads innovation and impact as Division Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Jennifer Waljee, MD, joins IU Surgery as Division Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, bringing a bold vision for innovation, education, and expansion.

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

Indiana University launches 3-year gynecologic oncology fellowship program
Indiana University School of Medicine recently launched a new 3-year gynecologic oncology fellowship program that will prepare physicians in diagnosing and treating patients during their

BLISS Conference Empowers Women Surgeons to Succeed and Advance
The inaugural BLISS Conference empowered women surgeons to connect, lead, and break barriers, shaping the future of surgical leadership

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

Navigating adversity to advance medicine: The inspiring journey of Rada Malko
Read the inspiring story of how Rada Malko overcame the adversities of being a young immigrant to becoming an accomplished student at the IU School

Narrative medicine: IU oncologist uses storytelling to promote humanism in medical practice
Laura Vater, MD, MPH, uses storytelling to promote humanism in medicine, focusing on wellbeing of both physicians and their patients.