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.
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
Department of Medicine faculty earn Trustee Teaching Awards
Each year the Indiana University Board of Trustees recognizes faculty members for their excellence in teaching. Ten of the 57 faculty members from IU School
Bagley named 2024 Dexter Fellow
Brent Bagley, MD, has earned the Department of Medicine’s 2024 Richard N. Dexter Faculty Fellowship and will receive up to $30,000 to bring his idea
Staff Spotlight: Holly Crandall
Holly Crandall does an excellent job of maintaining organized and complete records in her role as a Project Management Specialist for the Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology.
Tran Lab publishes insights on new malaria vaccines efficacy
Scientists are a step closer to better understanding the mechanisms underlying the efficacy of malaria vaccines in infants thanks to research led by investigators in
Sotto headed for Associate Vice Chancellor post in Pittsburgh
Sylk Sotto, MBA, MPS, EDD, will depart Indiana University School of Medicine to join the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences as Associate Vice Chancellor for
Internal medicine clerkships in South Bend offer one-on-one attention
As an Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine for IU School of Medicine-South Bend, Justin Chow, MD, has a chance to interact with and serve aspiring
Staff Spotlight: Kaelea Cheek
Kaelea Cheek goes above and beyond in her service to others. She serves as a program manager in the Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology in the Department of
Department of Medicine Match Day Results for 2024
The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce the names of 76 new learners who have matched into department residency programs. These fourth-year medical students
Staff Spotlight: Rose Fiscus
After 44 remarkable years of service to the Department of Medicine, Rose Fiscus will retire at the end of March from her position as the