From personal loss to professional purpose: Fishel’s impact on pancreatic cancer research
Driven by personal loss and a passion for science, Melissa L. Fishel, PhD, works on developing therapies for pancreatic and other hard-to-treat cancers while also mentoring future scientists and promoting research collaboration.
Town hall meeting Dec. 2 will cover draft intellectual diversity policies before Indianapolis Faculty Council vote
On Monday, Dec. 2, at noon, Indiana University School of Medicine Faculty Affairs and Professional Development will host a virtual town hall meeting on the
Musculoskeletal scientists recognized at world's largest bone research meeting
IU School of Medicine researchers recently made a significant impact at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research's 2024 Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada.
Surgery professor Matthew Ritter reflects on 30-year military career
When Matthew Ritter, MD, joined the IU School of Medicine faculty in 2020, it was his first civilian job after 30 years in the U.S.
Musculoskeletal center's new leader 'ready to launch' innovative science for better patient care
Melissa Kacena, PhD, is the new director for a team of more than 100 bone and muscle scientists at the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health.
Nominate an outstanding educator for the Trustees' Teaching Award
Faculty, staff, learners, residents, fellows and postdocs can submit nominations for the 2025 Trustees' Teaching Award between now and Jan. 9.
Parasite linked to 'spooky' behavioral changes in humans
In popular culture, fictional zombies are often depicted as mutant shells of their formerly human selves. But did you know there are real-life organisms that
Two pediatric neurosurgeons join Department of Neurosurgery, bringing expertise to grow clinical and research programs
Pediatric neurosurgeons in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine bring a unique set of skills each day as they
Two functional neurosurgeons join the Department of Neurosurgery
Jason Schwalb, MD, Betsey Barton Professor of Neurological Surgery, and David Purger, MD, PhD, assistant professor of neurological surgery, joined department faculty in September 2024.
AAMC President and CEO David Skorton, MD, shares five leadership lessons with IU community
From impostor syndrome to political pressure, leadership is not always easy. The president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges offered his advice