
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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.