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Where the science leads: Newly named AAAS Fellows share adventures in scientific discovery

Two IU School of Medicine faculty named AAAS Fellows: Elliot Androphy, MD, and Mark Kaplan, PhD, share their unexpected scientific discoveries as they aim to end deaths from HPV-caused cancers and peanut allergy-induced anaphylaxis.

Laura Gates  | Apr 10, 2025
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A Hearty Influencer: Cardiovascular Fellow builds following as advocate for diverse patient, student populations

Success and empowerment can only be found where support is plentiful. Courtland Blount, MD, strongly believes that – so much so that he’s set out

Caitlin VanOverberghe
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Weaver carries ER experience into role as Indiana health commissioner

Emergency Medicine faculty Lindsay Weaver, MD, became Indiana state health commissioner in June 2023 and now leads the Health First Indiana initiative. 

Laura Gates
Sean Kern speaking, seated with other testicular cancer experts

Urologic oncologist turns to IU mentors for his own testicular cancer treatment

Sean Kern, MD, an IU-trained urologic oncologist and founding director of the military’s testicular cancer enterprise, was diagnosed with the very disease he specializes in

Laura Gates
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Happy Birthday, Dr. Barbie!

Since Barbie’s creation in the 1950s, she’s gone through some drastic makeovers. The popular children’s toy created by Mattel boasts the slogan “you can be

Christina Griffiths
Collage of 2023--Match Day research, clinician, hardhat tour

2023: A year of advancements in education, innovation and Hoosier health

IU School of Medicine launched its 2030 Strategic Plan in spring 2023 and is celebrating achievements in the three pillars: Maximize learner success statewide; Accelerate

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Celebrating Excellence: Meet West Lafayette student, community advocate Bri Rayman

West Lafayette medical student Briana Rayman leads the opening of the new Crossroads Student Outreach Clinic at IU Health Arnett Hospital. Rayman is recipient of

Laura Gates
Mark R. Kelley, PhD

From lab to market: Discoveries in Kelley Lab lead to new therapies for multiple diseases

Over the last 30 years, Mark R. Kelley has disclosed 61 inventions, been awarded 19 patents and launched a pharmaceutical startup. Now he's helping other

Laura Gates
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IU School of Medicine Gold Humanism Honor Society chapter inducts 46 new members

As part of this year’s Gold Humanism Honor Society, the induction ceremony was held at the Indiana Landmarks Center on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The

Mallory Meyer
Dr. Rink and nurse practitioners in pediatric urology at Riley Hospital for Children

Pediatric Urology at IU among top programs in U.S.

Dr. Richard Rink receives AAP Medal in Urology; IU-Riley program is ranked No. 3 in the nation for urologic care of children.

Laura Gates
Dr. Gregory Katzman by American flag

Improving health care for rural veterans

IU School of Medicine Professor Gregory Katzman, MD, MBA, is teaming up with Kelley researchers to help the VA better serve veterans living in rural areas.

Laura Gates