Laura Gates
Laura is senior writer with the Office of Strategic Communications and loves to tell the stories of outstanding students, faculty and staff at IU School of Medicine. A native Hoosier, she has over 25 years of experience in communications, having worked with newspapers and other media organizations in Indiana and Florida, along with small businesses, community groups and non-profit organizations. Before joining IU School of Medicine in January 2020, she was editor-in-chief of a lifestyle magazine serving the community of Estero, Florida.
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![Kennedy Onuoha and goldendoodle Aura sit outside in the sunshine.]()
Neurodiversity in Medicine: South Bend medical student and service dog take on training together
As the first IU medical student with a service dog, Kennedy Onuoha advocates for neurodiversity and disabilities representation in medicine. She has found a supportive ...
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![Headshot composites of Hardesty, Black, Roper, Sapklova and Gold, Urology Class of 2029]()
Women in Urology: IU welcomes its most diverse class of urology residents
The Urology Residency at IU School of Medicine welcomed its most diverse class of interns with four women entering their training to become urologists.
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![Portrait of Dr Mike Koch in white dress shirt and blue tie]()
Beyond testis cancer: Koch led IU urology to national prominence with expanded faculty expertise
During his 26 years as urology chair at IU School of Medicine, Michael Koch, MD, quadrupled the department's faculty, adding expertise and making IU's urology ...
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![Jennifer Choi in surgical scrubs in the surgery simulation lab at IU School of Medicine]()
Women in Leadership: Meet Graduate Medical Education leader Jennifer Choi, MD
Jennifer Choi, MD, is a surgeon, educator, administrator and mother. As the leader of Graduate Medical Education, Choi's office supports all residents and fellows at ...
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![Dr. Zach Wagner and Dr. Stephen Hartsock poolside at Lucas Oil Stadium during a practice for the Olympic Trials in swimming.]()
IU sports medicine team 'on deck' for US Olympic Swimming Trials
Department of Family Medicine faculty and trainees serve on the medical team for the 2024 Olympic Trials in swimming and share their own stories as ...
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![Dr. Peipert, wearing white coat, talks to learners in a classroom]()
OB-GYN department made record advancements under Peipert’s leadership
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at IU School of Medicine made remarkable advancements in research, clinical care and education under the leadership of Dr. ...
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![Larry Einhorn and Nabil Adra pose together, both wearing suits and ties, inside a restaurant]()
Adra’s impact: IU genitourinary oncologist named to IBJ ‘Forty Under 40’
Nabil Adra, MD, was named to the IBJ 2024 Forty Under 40 for his work in genitourinary cancer treatment and research. He aims to carry ...
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![Maria Del Rio-Hoover standing in center wearing red jacket and holding her award next to students Laura Cordero and Olwen Menez, holding a certificate]()
2024 Physician Mentor of the Year supports well-being of medical students in Evansville
Dr. Maria Del Rio-Hoover was named the 2024 IU School of Medicine Physician Mentor of the Year. Physician mentors provide ongoing support for medical students ...
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![Leonard Edwards, Julia Vaizer, Melissa McCarthy and Liz Sullivan in their IndyCar Medical Team fire suits, posing for a photo at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway]()
Month of May abuzz with adrenaline for Motorsports Medicine trainees at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
IU School of Medicine is home to the world's only Motorsports Medicine Fellowship. Along with the year-long fellowship program, IU School of Medicine offers an ...
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![Devin Gantzios-Cros in his cap and gown standing and speaking at podium with IU School of Medicine logo flags, at graduation 2024]()
Celebrating the Class of 2024: Former pediatric lymphoma patient becomes an MD
Devin Gantzios-Cros' pediatric oncologist inspired him to become an MD. He shared his experiences and insights at the IU School of Medicine graduation ceremony on ...
