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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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From lab to market: Discoveries in Kelley Lab lead to new therapies for multiple diseases

Over the last 30 years, Mark R. Kelley has disclosed 61 inventions, been awarded 19 patents and launched a pharmaceutical startup. Now he's helping other IU innovators navigate commercialization for their lab discoveries.

Laura Gates  |  Nov 10, 2023

Pediatric Urology at IU among top programs in U.S.

Dr. Richard Rink receives AAP Medal in Urology; IU-Riley program is ranked No. 3 in the nation for urologic care of children.

Laura Gates  |  Nov 06, 2023

Duncan leads quest to end health disparities in lung cancer

Francesca Duncan, MD, is determined to end disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

Laura Gates  |  Nov 02, 2023

Improving health care for rural veterans

IU School of Medicine Professor Gregory Katzman, MD, MBA, is teaming up with Kelley researchers to help the VA better serve veterans living in rural areas.

Laura Gates  |  Oct 26, 2023

First-Gen: Prominent IU School of Medicine faculty share their experiences as first generation students

From the IU School of Medicine executive board to campus leaders and pioneering physician-scientists, first-gen faculty are among the school's most prominent faces.

Laura Gates  |  Oct 25, 2023

Meet first-gen med student Taylor Prechtel

Taylor Prechtel, co-president of the First Generation Committee at IU School of Medicine, shares what her first-gen identity means to her and why it’s important for first-generation med students to have a supportive community.

Laura Gates  |  Oct 24, 2023

Prescription for Hope offers personalized approach to violence prevention in Indianapolis

Surgery faculty member Damaris Ortiz is combatting violence in Indianapolis as leader of Prescription for Hope, a hospital-based program aimed at reducing violent injuries one survivor at a time.

Laura Gates  |  Oct 03, 2023

LAMP: 20 years of developing leaders in academic medicine

For 20 years, LAMP has been training new faculty to become leaders at IU School of Medicine, making them more likely to get promotions, stay at the institution and take on leadership roles.

Laura Gates  |  Sep 29, 2023

Smile Maker: Muncie emergency medicine physician launches 'Physicians for Wishes'

Emergency medicine physician Gregory Taylor launched the Physicians for Wishes YouTube channel to grant wishes for people with critical illnesses. Devin Loudy enjoyed a Lake Michigan vacation with his family as the first wish granted.

Laura Gates  |  Sep 22, 2023

Meet Bennie Porter

See the growth of IU School of Medicine through the eyes of longtime employee and campus neighbor Bennie Porter, who has worked at Long Hall for over 45 years.

Laura Gates  |  Sep 20, 2023