Wells Center Newsletter February 2025
February 2025 news and updates from the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research.

Emily Sims and her reason to dance
Emily Sims, MD, prepares to take the dance floor for season nine of the Reason to Dance, Reason for Hope event to support the Riley

Martin B. Kleiman, MD: A Tribute
Martin B. Kleiman, MD, was a world-renowned infectious disease specialist and a fierce advocate for infection control best practices and policies in health care settings.

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

Navigating adversity to advance medicine: The inspiring journey of Rada Malko
Read the inspiring story of how Rada Malko overcame the adversities of being a young immigrant to becoming an accomplished student at the IU School
The Chaniece Wallace Award for Outstanding Commitment to Advocacy and Equity
Each year the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (INAAP) accepts nominations for various awards. This year, two professors in the Department of

Well Beings: Podcast and video series normalize seeking mental health care
The Department of Mental Health Services has launched an anti-stigma video series and produces a monthly podcast aimed at normalizing mental health care for medical

Heartland Children's Nutrition Collaborative awards inaugural grants to fuel joint IU and Purdue research on pediatric health and nutrition concerns
The Heartland Children’s Nutrition Collaborative, a partnership between IU School of Medicine and Purdue University, aims to explore the impact of early-life nutrition on health

A Tribute: J. Stanley Battersby, MD
J. Stanley Battersby, MD (1911-2004) dedicated 37 years to the Indiana University School of Medicine. Learn about his impressive legacy.

The President’s Birthday Balls: Going after polio, together
Before the Riley Dance Marathon began in 1991, the President’s Birthday Balls (1934–1945) shared a similar mission: raising funds to fight pandemics. While the Dance