Malu Tansy, in white coat, poses in her research laboratory at IU School of Medicine.
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Parkinson's researchers discover 'tip of the ICE-berg' on quest for a cure

Parkinson's researcher Malú Tansey brings cell-level science to IU’s already strong clinical research program. Her lab engages in "paradigm-shifting work" studying inflammation and immune response in Parkinson's.

Laura Gates  | Mar 31, 2025
Lilian Plotkin in her lab surrounded by five young women who work in her lab at IU School of Medicine

Plotkin Lab exemplifies inclusivity in science

Lilian Plotkin, PhD, is the first recipient of the Inclusive Research Laboratory Award. She leads an international team of trainees as they explore the mysteries

Laura Gates
Seethal Jacob and another physician speak with a young patient with sickle cell disease

Jacob presents strategies for advancing equitable care in sickle cell disease

Seethal Jacob, MD, a sickle cell disease expert and researcher with HEAL-R, advances equitable care for a disease affecting primarily Black individuals.

Laura Gates
Sebastian Castillo, Hispanic male with beard wearing IU School of Medicine white coat; background image is USA and Peru flags coming together

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: IU medical student shares experiences as Peruvian immigrant

IU School of Medicine celebrates the Hispanic heritage of learners, faculty and staff. MD student Sebastian Castillo values cooperation and advocates for underserved populations. 

Laura Gates
Zeina Nabhan headshot on red background with IUSM buildings and the words Women in Leadership

Women in Leadership: Nabhan finds joy in supporting and mentoring medical trainees

Zeina Nabhan, MD, forged her path from a farming village in Lebanon to a faculty leadership position in Graduate Medical Education at IU School of

Laura Gates
a student talks with a patient at the student outreach clinic in indianapolis

Department announces 2024 PIE grant winners

Rebecca Rivera, PhD, and Matthew Nesvet, PhD, are the 2024 winners of the Department of Medicine’s Promoting Inclusion and Equity (PIE) Grants. These $3,000 awards

Caitlin VanOverberghe
Richard Gunderman, white man in blue polo shirt; Peter Gunderman, man with glasses in navy shirt; and David Gunderman, tall man in polo shirt, pose together in front of red wall

Meet the Gundermans: Honored IU professor and two sons exemplify humanism in medicine

Dr. Richard Gunderman, professor of radiology, and two of his sons have forged unique academic paths as polymath physicians on faculty or in training at

Laura Gates
Mout-Maine Moustapha, Black man wearing glasses and a dark shirt, smiling while talking with a male classmate during orientation.

Journey to MD: Meet Mout-Maine Moustapha, IU School of Medicine Class of 2028

Mout-Maine Moustapha brings a passion for cultural inclusion in health care as he begins his 'Journey to MD.' This series will follow two IU School

Laura Gates
Sarah Vaught, white female, blue glasses, wavy hair in pony tail, red polka dot button-up shirt, outside under a tree

Journey to MD: Meet West Lafayette med student Sarah Vaught

Sarah Vaught is among 365 medical students entering IU School of Medicine in 2024. The Journey to MD series will follow two students throughout their four-year med

Laura Gates
Kennedy Onuoha and goldendoodle Aura sit outside in the sunshine.

Neurodiversity in Medicine: South Bend medical student and service dog take on training together

As the first IU medical student with a service dog, Kennedy Onuoha advocates for neurodiversity and disabilities representation in medicine. She has found a supportive

Laura Gates
Headshot composites of Hardesty, Black, Roper, Sapklova and Gold, Urology Class of 2029

Women in Urology: IU welcomes its most diverse class of urology residents

The Urology Residency at IU School of Medicine welcomed its most diverse class of interns with four women entering their training to become urologists.

Laura Gates