IU School of Medicine

More than 1,800 clinical studies are underway at IU School of Medicine, advancing research in cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, heart health and more. Explore current studies: bit.ly/4mf5rtC

A first-of-its-kind, minimally invasive treatment for hydrocephalus is being studied at IU School of Medicine through a national clinical trial. bit.ly/4toKQFs

Michael Feldman, MD, PhD, has been named interim dean of the IU School of Medicine, effective June 1, succeeding Jay L. Hess, MD, PhD, who will retire after serving as one of the nation’s longest-serving medical school deans. Read more: bit.ly/4tjV3mI

Christian “Chris” Nelson, PhD, an internationally recognized supportive oncology expert, has been named director of the Walther Center for Supportive Oncology at @IUCancerCenter. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/4m1vc0l

Inside the busy wards of Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital in Kenya, @IUMedSchool students are learning lessons that cannot be taught in a classroom. For many of them, that experience is made possible by the Brater Family Scholarship in Global Health. globalhealth.iu.edu/news-events/_n…

The @American_Heart has just awarded @IUMedSchool's Chaowapong (Chao) Jarasvaraparn, MD, the Career Development Award for his research on children with Fontan-associated liver disease. Read more about Jarasvaraparn's journey: go.iu.edu/rQf71f

What if the key to treating pancreatic cancer lies in its environment? New research from Ashiq Masood, MD, explores how tumor ecosystems vary throughout the body and how those differences could unlock new treatment approaches. Read more: bit.ly/418zpWz

From high school intern to @IUMedSchool research assistant, Sreepadaarchana Munjuluri knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in science and medicine. 🔬 What began as a leap to learn more about potential opportunities within research in the medical field became Munjuluri's first steps toward achieving her dream career. Now an IU Indianapolis Chancellor’s Scholar, she spends upwards of ten hours a week researching different approaches to quantify heart disease at the cellular level. Learn more: hey.iu.edu/umwnQ

From opening envelopes to celebrating what’s ahead, Match Day 2026 brought together students across nine campuses for one defining moment. #IUMedMatch bit.ly/4sldWpd

A hidden blood mutation may be driving severe inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers at the IU School of Medicine identified the connection and a potential treatment target that could reduce inflammation. bit.ly/40kJmjq

❤️🫀 Join us for Docs on Draft! 🍻 Docs on Draft is a new community speaker series designed to bring people together for meaningful conversations about important health topics. Meet local physicians from @IUMedSchool and learn in a relaxed, judgment-free environment while enjoying great company. 📅 March 12, 2026 🕠 5:30–6:30 PM 📍 Festhall at Guggman Haus Brewing Co. 👨‍⚕️ Speaker: Kash Saleem, MD 🫀 Topic: Cardiovascular Health Our expert physicians and scientists will share their knowledge, tell stories from their work, and answer your questions during an engaging discussion. 🎟 FREE to attend — no RSVP required! Bring a friend, grab a drink, and join the conversation. #IUSurgery #DocsOnDraft

Thank you to all who joined us tonight in-person and virtually for @IUMedSchool and @RileyKids' 5th Annual Kalsbeck Lecture featuring keynote speaker Bradley Weprin, MD, professor of neurological surgery, pediatrics and radiation oncology at @UTSWMedCenter!

The Wells Center Seminar Series is pleased to announce March's presenters: Mar. 5 - Joana Almaça, PhD Mar. 12 - Robert McKenna, PhD Mar. 19 - Chaitra Rao, PhD For more information on all upcoming events, visit: go.iu.edu/8wY0 @IUMedSchool

Indiana University is proud to recognize eight faculty members and one doctoral student this semester with the 2026 University Teaching and Service Awards. 🏅 Honorees represent community members from @IUBloomington, @iunorthwest, and @IUMedSchool for their demonstrated excellence in teaching and service. 🔗Discover these honorees' stories and impact: hey.iu.edu/ul2pQ

Hydrocephalus treatment has looked the same for decades. Pediatric neurosurgeon Jason Chu, MD, is leading clinical trials aimed at reducing repeat surgeries and improving outcomes for children. bit.ly/3OZjXZP

“If not us, then who?” For more than 40 years, D. Wade Clapp has advanced pediatric research and mentorship at the IU School of Medicine, helping bring new treatments to children who need them most: bit.ly/46jlEHG

Can AI replace a therapist? An expert from the IU School of Medicine explains why chatbots may help with organization, but shouldn’t replace licensed mental health care: bit.ly/3N0STZF

Renowned immunologist Jenny Ting, PhD, will deliver the Mark Brothers Award Lecture on April 8 at the IU School of Medicine. A pioneer in innate immunity, her work has shaped how we understand inflammation, cancer and autoimmune disease. bit.ly/4auXkVG

@IUMedSchool researchers are pioneering methods in biosciences and biocomputing, gaining new ground in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. Using blood samples from Alzheimer's patients, scientists can now engineer simplified models of the brain for studying the disease. These brain organoids are basic cellular clusters that mimic the structures of the human brain and offer scientists insights never previously seen. Learn more about this life-changing research, coming straight out of Indiana University: hey.iu.edu/ulBdo

Winter sports bring speed, skill and risk. With the Winter Olympics underway, Bryan Saltzman, MD, shares how cold weather impacts the body and tips to help prevent injuries, from warming up to wearing proper gear. bit.ly/4rN43Qo