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Summer internships empower future physicians and scientists

In the summer of 2024, more than 40 high school and undergraduate students engaged in research at the Indiana University School of Medicine. They participated in the Wells Center Summer Internship, the Medical Physician Engineers, Scientists and Clinicians Preparatory (MPESC-Prep) program, and the Cooperative Center of Excellence in Hematology (CCEH) program from June to July.

Jackie Maupin | Jul 19, 2024
Rachel Ramos wearing her Miss South Bend crown and sash with her IU School of Medicine lab coat

Research technician champions science and service as Miss South Bend 2024

Rachel Ramos is a research technician in the Felton lab who dedicates her workdays to running experiments and collaborating with her team on innovative Type

Jackie Maupin  |  Jun 18, 2024

Department of Surgery Advancing Global Care by Welcoming Two International Pediatric Surgeons

As an opportunity to further their knowledge and expertise, pediatric surgeons, George Ngock, MD, of Cameroon and Saule Suleimanova, MD, of Kazakhstan, are advancing their skills

Sarah Lounsbury  |  Jun 05, 2024

Four Department of Pediatrics Faculty Recently Honored with National Awards

Four Indiana University School of Medicine faculty members in the Department of Pediatrics were recently honored with national awards from four organizations; JDRF, the American

Salem Padgett  |  May 16, 2024

Wells Center Newsletter | May 2024

May 2024 news and updates from the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research.

Jackie Maupin  |  May 16, 2024

Mark Payne, MD, in his lab

Fighting Friedreich’s ataxia: A pediatric cardiologist’s journey of innovation and collaboration

R. Mark Payne, MD, has pioneered a promising treatment for Friedreich's ataxia, a degenerative nervous system condition with no present cure. Payne's journey with his

Jackie Maupin  |  May 07, 2024

Car Seat Check Up Event

In 1933, the Bunny Bear Booster Seat was the first car seat designed to help caregivers keep an eye on their children when traveling from

Salem Padgett  |  May 06, 2024

headshots of Linda DiMeglio and Viral Shah

IU endocrinologists receive esteemed JDRF awards for contributions to type 1 diabetes research

Two IU School of Medicine faculty members have been recognized for their significant contributions to type 1 diabetes research by the leading global research and

Jackie Maupin  |  Apr 23, 2024

4 high school students posing in a lab

Molecular Medicine in Action celebrates 25 years of inspiring young minds and fueling scientific passion

Molecular Medicine in Action's (MMIA) 25th anniversary symposium occurred on March 3 and 4, 2024, bringing 50 high school students across Indiana to Indianapolis. The

Jackie Maupin  |  Mar 07, 2024

two doctors giving a patient care

The Top 3 Reasons to Attend the 59th Annual Riley Childrens Health Pediatric Conference

Pediatricians, family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, advanced practice providers, allied health professionals, and all other clinicians are invited to attend the Riley Children’s Health

Salem Padgett  |  Feb 19, 2024