In an effort to develop real solutions to society’s problems to improve the health and lives of the residents of Indiana, the Department of Family Medicine research faculty and staff collaborate on a variety of research projects that offer new vision and hope for Indiana’s health care utilization and system outcomes. Together, the Department of Family Medicine’s Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy and other departmental investigators work collaboratively to support this mission.
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Founder of mitochondrial genetics field to speak at IU
Douglas Wallace, PhD, MD (honoris causa), and his colleagues are widely recognized for founding the field of human mitochondrial genetics more than 35 years ago. Since then, his groundbreaking work has been reshaping the way scientists think about aging, disease and even the way our bodies respond to viruses like COVID-19. On Aug. 25, Wallace will share his work with the Indiana University School of Medicine community.July 14, 2025
Pediatric cancer researcher explores novel treatments for solid tumors
The lab of Karen E. Pollok, PhD, bears the name of Caroline Symmes, who was just under 4 years old when she was diagnosed with metastatic Wilms Tumor and just 5 years old when she passed away.July 10, 2025
IU School of Medicine awarded prestigious grant to propel vision research
The Department of Ophthalmology has received funding that will help advance research and lead to innovative treatments.
July 09, 2025
Epigenetic marker may provide early detection for risk of preeclampsia-related preterm birth
IU School of Medicine researchers are studying how medical professionals can make a preeclampsia diagnosis earlier and more accurately.
June 25, 2025
Medical students to present research projects at summer symposium
The IU School of Medicine community is invited to learn more about medical students’ summer research projects at a July poster symposium on the Indianapolis campus.
June 25, 2025