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Walter Daly sits on a rooftop atrium overlooking the IUPUI campus in 1995

Honoring Walter J. Daly: 'Trailblazing' dean led rapid growth at IU School of Medicine from 1983-95

Walter J. Daly, IU School of Medicine’s seventh dean, is remembered as a leader who prioritized innovation, expanded clinical education and elevated the school’s visibility throughout the state. He died on April 6, 2024.

Laura Gates | Apr 16, 2024

Young man's face, he is wearing glasses and has a goatee

Mid-American Math Alliance at IU Indianapolis

In just his first year at Indiana University, Assistant Professor Dr. Felix Pabon-Rodriguez is already making a big difference.

Dr. Pabon-Rodriguez is the Founding member and Director of the Mid-American Math Alliance (MAMA). The Alliance is a regional organization that will support historically underrepresented and minority students from the Midwest to pursue graduate degrees in the mathematical and statistical sciences. IU School of Medicine has partnered with the Ohio State University and the University of Michigan for MAMA.

Lisa Gill | Apr 16, 2024

Applications sought for 2024 Engineering in Medicine pilot project program

The IU School of Medicine and the Purdue University College of Engineering are accepting research funding applications for the 2024 Engineering in Medicine Pilot Project Program. The deadline for applications is May 1, 2024.

IU School of Medicine | Apr 03, 2024

Women's History Month honorees advocate for equity

Six IU School of Medicine students, faculty and staff received 2024 Women’s History Month Recognition Awards from the IUPUI Office for Women.

Laura Gates | Apr 01, 2024

Alzheimer's disease researcher awarded Rainwater Charitable Foundation early-career scientist prize

Cristian Lasagna-Reeves, PhD received the prestigious 2024 Rainwater Prize for Innovative Early-Career Scientist. Lasagna-Reeves was presented the award at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Tau2024 Global Conference on March 25, 2024 in Washington, D.C.

Ben Middelkamp | Mar 28, 2024

Brutkiewicz named 2024 AAI Distinguished Fellow

Randy R. Brutkiewicz, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at the IU School of Medicine, was recently named a 2024 Distinguished Fellow by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI).

IU School of Medicine | Mar 26, 2024

The IU School of Medicine Orchestra plays at Evening of the Arts.

IU School of Medicine's got talent!

Evening of the Arts, orchestra and choir provide creative outlets—and free, quality entertainment—for the IU School of Medicine community. See dates for events in April 2024.

Laura Gates | Mar 25, 2024

the sun flares brightly around the dark moon during a total solar eclipse

Eclipse Eye Safety Q&A with David Plager, MD

On April 8, North America will experience its second total solar eclipse in seven years. The best part – Indiana is directly in its path, giving Hoosiers one of the best viewing sites across the U.S. Ophthalmology professor David Plager, MD, has some tips for you to be prepared to see the greatest sight nature offers and helps to answer common questions when it comes to protecting your eyes.

Annie Troutman | Mar 22, 2024

Thomas McAllister portrait, overlooking a football field

World's largest concussion study marks 10 years

Thomas McAllister, MD, co-leads the CARE Consortium concussion study involving 53,000 collegiate athletes and military cadets.

Laura Gates | Mar 19, 2024

Nominations sought for 2024 Showalter Scholars program

IU School of Medicine is seeking nominations for the 2024 Ralph W. and Grace M. Showalter Research Trust Fund Showalter Scholars Program.

IU School of Medicine | Mar 18, 2024