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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.

Ben Middelkamp  | Mar 31, 2025
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Lamb named IU Distinguished Professor

Indiana University has named Bruce T. Lamb, PhD a Distinguished Professor, the university’s highest academic title. He was one of four faculty to receive the

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Stark Neurosciences Research Institute celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have

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Flora Hammond women in leadership

Compassion-fueled excellence drives IU School of Medicine brain injury expert’s research, advocacy

Flora Hammond, MD, is world-renowned for leading the initiative to recognize traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a chronic condition with gains in recovery possible many

Laura Gates
Laurie Gutmann

Gutmann's path to leadership in neurology inspired by her father, encouraged by women colleagues

IU School of Medicine Neurology Department Chair Laurie Gutmann, MD, learned early to stand proud as the only woman on the team. She shares a

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Liana Apostolova

Curiosity drives Apostolova's research in leading major Alzheimer's study at IU School of Medicine

Liana Apostolova’s intellectual curiosity has directed her research interests and driven a remarkable career in medicine. She leads IU School of Medicine’s top-funded research program

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Tatiana Foroud

IU School of Medicine’s Foroud runs national biobank for Alzheimer’s researchers

IU School of Medicine Executive Associate Dean for Research Affairs Tatiana Foroud, PhD, has spent much of her career using statistical methods to discover the

Laura Gates
Women in Leadership

Women scientists lead Alzheimer's research initiatives at IU School of Medicine

Women are leading significant efforts in the field of Alzheimer's disease, one of the critical areas of focus identified by IU School of Medicine leadership

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Fellowship propels new Alzheimer's disease researchers

Hande Karahan, PhD, received the Sarah Roush Memorial Fellowship in Alzheimer’s Disease Research, which provides funding for researchers studying Alzheimer’s disease or other neurodegenerative illnesses.

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Alzheimers and Exercise

Exercise reduces Alzheimer’s risk. Why?

IU scientist studies the role of physical activity in decreasing inflammation. By Karen Spataro Research indicates that exercise can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The

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