Jennifer Waljee, MD, is the new Division Chief  of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ain the Department of Surgery at IU School of Medicine.
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Jennifer Waljee, MD, leads innovation and impact as Division Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Jennifer Waljee, MD, joins IU Surgery as Division Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, bringing a bold vision for innovation, education, and expansion.

Sarah Lounsbury  | Apr 02, 2025
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Spotlight on Research: Dr. Al Hassanein's Revolutionizing Lymphedema Treatment

Lymphedema, a debilitating condition affecting 250 million individuals globally, has long been a medical puzzle with no definitive solution. However, recent strides in research spearheaded

Cassie Needy

Diversity Sub-Internship Program

The Swedish General Surgery Residency in Seattle, Wash., welcomes applications its Diversity Sub-Internship Program. Swedish strives to foster a diverse academic community by supporting and

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2024 Alpha Omega Alpha Inductees Shine in the Department of Surgery

On a night of celebration, the Indiana University School of Medicine proudly welcomed Dr. Jasmine Lee and Dr. Dimitrios Stefanidis, 2024 inductees from the Department

Cassie Needy
In Memory Dr. Dale Rouch

In memoriam: Remembering Dr. Dale Rouch

It is with profound sadness that the Department of Surgery announce the passing of a distinguished colleague and revered member of our medical community,

Cassie Needy
portrait of Michael Murphy on right hand side with the words Congratulations Dr. Michael Murphy. The award is an NIH-NHLBI R01 grant of $1.8M titled human Vertebral Body Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from Organ Donors for Limb Preservation in a Murine Model of Diabetic Hindlimb Ischemia.

Advancing Limb Preservation - Dr. Michael Murphy secures NIH-NHLBI R01 grant

Dr. Michael Murphy secures an NIH-NHLBI R01 grant of $1.79M. His research grant dives into limb preservation, specifically addressing Critical Limb Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) and

Cassie Needy
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IU School of Medicine is participating in the Trauma and Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (TAP) Trial

Bleeding out is the most common cause of preventable death after injury. We are participating in an international study to see if a blood clotting

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Prescription for Hope offers personalized approach to violence prevention in Indianapolis

Surgery faculty member Damaris Ortiz is combatting violence in Indianapolis as leader of Prescription for Hope, a hospital-based program aimed at reducing violent injuries one

Laura Gates
KCVRC and CVI are calling for cardiovascular research abstracts from young investigators for the first Krannert Biennial.

Krannert Biennial calls for cardiovascular research abstracts from young investigators

The Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center encourages all cardiovascular trainees, fellows and junior faculty at the assistant professor level to submit an abstract for the Young

Angie Antonopoulos
Clark Simons with Kris Hess, wife Stacy, Sherri Marley and Reilin Moore at the Black Medical Hero Reception

Trauma surgeon Clark Simons honored as Black Medical Hero

Clark Simons, MD, reaches out to underrepresented minority students—particularly Black males—to show them they can succeed in medicine. 

Laura Gates
Podiatrist looks at patient who has a diabetic foot issue..

IU collaborates with Podiatry Associates of Indiana to bring diabetic foot clinical trials to patients

Investigators from the Indiana Center for Regenerative Medicine and Engineering at Indiana University School of Medicine and the IU Health Comprehensive Wound Care Center have turned

Angie Antonopoulos