Study finds augmenting gene could treat pulmonary arterial hypertension
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators have found that augmenting a specific gene can improve pulmonary arterial hypertension symptoms in rats and mice, identifying a potential drug target for treating the deadly disease in humans. Pulmonary arterial hypertension, or PAH, is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. Blood vessels in the lungs of patients with PAH exhibit excess inflammation, which is thought to contribute to disease development.
Caine leads National Medical Association
Virginia Caine, MD, an associate professor in the Department of Medicine, now leads the National Medical Association – the largest collective voice of Black and
Remembering Janice Froehlich
Dr. Froehlich was a dedicated researcher, who committed her career to better understanding the development of alcoholism and addiction. She focused on the hormonal, neurochemical,
Brown takes new vice chair role
As Department of Medicine’s new Vice Chair of Faculty Development, Cynthia Brown, MD, hopes to shape a supportive and encouraging environment within the department where
Spotlight: Emily Dock
Emily Dock’s calm and compassionate leadership, her empathy, and her commitment to creating a positive, trustworthy and inclusive environment for her colleagues, her patients and
Department of Medicine faculty recognized at Fall 2024 Meeting
IU School of Medicine Dean Jay Hess welcomed members of the school community to join in an All School Meeting on Sept. 10.
Wools-Kaloustian takes new role
Kara Wools-Kaloustian, MD, has accepted the post of Executive Site Director for AMPATH Kenya, a role she will officially step into in early January. As she
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
Five female fellows join Gastroenterology
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at IU School of Medicine is proud to welcome an all-female fellowship class in 2024.
Study validates bleeding from damaged blood vessels within the heart muscle greatly increases risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in heart attacks
For nearly two decades, Rohan Dharmakumar, PhD, of Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center at the Indiana University School of Medicine has been on a mission to
Sharp steps into new vice chair role
Sacha Sharp, PhD, has stepped into the roles of Vice Chair for Strategic Engagement and Director of Medical Education Innovation in the Department of Medicine.