
Neurovascular, skull base and endovascular fellowship-trained neurosurgeon brings unique set of skills to department
After earning his medical degree and neurological surgery residency training in India, Devi Patra, MD moved to the United States in 2016 for advanced training. Over the past decade, Patra has completed one research fellowship, three clinical fellowships and a second neurological surgical residency in the U.S. while also working as an assistant professor.

IU administering, leading clinical research on FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug
For nearly a decade, lecanemab has been tested in clinical trials at IU School of Medicine—the newly FDA-approved drug is now being administered to patient

A new era for radiology at IU
A new era began for the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Indiana University School of Medicine this fall with the arrival of new

Neurology postdoctoral scholar awarded first Alzheimer's Association Perelman Fellowship
The Alzheimer’s Association recently named Kate Foley, PhD, postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine, as the inaugural Dr.

IU School of Medicine scientists produce world's 'most impactful' Alzheimer's research
Cristian Lasagna-Reeves, PhD, received an award at the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference for the “most impactful study published in Alzheimer’s research.” IU School of

Fighting Alzheimer's: Saykin leads team science initiatives to stop progression of dementia
Since joining IU School of Medicine, Andrew Saykin, PsyD, has received $53.6 million in NIH funding for research on Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders. He

Neurosurgery alum reflects on robust medical education at IU
Robert B. Sloan, MD, looks back on his time at Indiana University fondly. The Indianapolis physician spent his entire higher education career at IU. He

Parker Schroll memorial fund to support brain injury research at IU School of Medicine
Grandparents established the Parker Joseph Schroll Traumatic Brain Injury Fund at IU School of Medicine to support research, education and clinical care in TBI through

2023 PhD grad hopes to 'be part of a big win' in neurodegenerative disease
Lauren Hirschfeld, PhD, spoke at the Class of 2023 commencement ceremony May 8. Her advice to graduates: "Never stop asking, 'Why?'"

IU Distinguished Professor Bruce Lamb: A humble, visionary leader in Alzheimer's research
Bruce Lamb, PhD, nationally recognized research scientist in Alzheimer’s disease and executive director of the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, is now an Indiana University Distinguished

To the Moon, Mars and Beyond: IU researcher studying ways to prevent and treat common vision loss syndrome in astronauts during long space missions
In July 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first astronaut to walk on the moon. The Apollo 11 mission lasted about four days. Now over 50