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Students and faculty in the anatomy lab at IU School of Medicine--Muncie
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First Patient: Anatomical Education Program honors those who donate their bodies for medical training

Body donation though the Anatomical Education Program at IU School of Medicine enables anatomy training for future doctors and other health care professionals throughout the state of Indiana.  

Laura Gates  | Mar 19, 2025
This illustration shows cancer growth in the thymus, a lymphoid organ of the immune system.

Cardiovascular risk factors play greater role in adverse outcomes in thymic cancer patients

Thymic cancer, a rare type of cancer that has brought patients to Indiana University Health in recent years for treatment, has become the subject of

Angie Antonopoulos
Madison smiling--blonde girl in color with black-and-white background

IU's Rare Disease Clinic solves 10-year medical mystery for Indianapolis girl with unknown neurodevelopmental disorder

The Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic at IU School of Medicine investigates the cold cases of rare disease. Genetic detectives solved a case for an Indianapolis

Laura Gates
Mark Brothers Award winner Feng Yue, PhD, to speak April 28

Internationally recognized authority on cancer research and genome organization Feng Yue, PhD, to speak April 28

Feng Yue, PhD, a renowned scientist from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, will speak at Indiana University School of Medicine on April 28. Open

Corie Farnsley
A microbiologist looks into a microscope

Biochemistry, pharmacology merger synergizes strengths to accelerate discovery

Two basic science departments at IU School of Medicine will merge to form the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology. A national search has

Laura Gates
Erin Conboy, MD

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

Laura Gates
Pamela Whitten, Chandy John and Wade Clapp posing for a photo at a recognition event

Chandy John: Advancing global health through science, service and synergy

Chandy John, MD, is a globally recognized expert in pediatric infectious diseases. Appointed as a Distinguished Professor at Indiana University in 2024, he has built

Jackie Maupin