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Akinduro Named a 2024 Panacea Financial Grant Winner

Jenifer A. Akinduro, MD, MS, PGY2, was recently awarded a Panacea Financial Grant. The grant is awarded to 14 residents nationwide who demonstrate dedication to advancing healthcare and community well-being.

Keeley Higley | May 13, 2024

Kacena Named a 2024 Chancellor's Professor

Dr. Melissa Kacena, PhD, MS, Vice Chair for Research and Edward H. and Yvonne J. Boseker Professor of Orthopaedics, has been named a 2024 IUPUI Chancellor’s Professor. This is the most distinguished appointment an IUPUI faculty member can attain.

Keeley Higley | May 13, 2024

Hannah Kline in her graduation cap with green tassel, black formal background

Celebrating the Class of 2024: Physician scientist Hannah Kline lets curiosity guide research

MD/PhD graduate Hannah Kline will speak at the 2024 IU School of Medicine commencement ceremony on May 10, before starting residency in psychiatry. Her message to peers: stay curious.

Laura Gates | May 01, 2024

Elizabeth Baker in white shirt wearing her princess tiara and sash

IU medical student Elizabeth Baker having a ball as 500 Festival Princess

IU School of Medicine student Elizabeth Baker is a 500 Festival Princess and is completing over 100 hours on community projects including a blood drive for the 7Elements Student Interest Group. She also volunteers at the Student Outreach Clinic using her Spanish skills.

Laura Gates | Apr 29, 2024

Tamika Dawson-Knox in light colored blouse with black jacket, standing in front of staircase in a medical school building

Meet Tamika Dawson-Knox, MD: Former student now leads medical school pipeline program

Tamika Dawson-Knox leads the Master of Science in Medical Science program, which she passed through 25 years ago on her way to becoming an MD.

Laura Gates | Apr 23, 2024

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 Faculty Development and Inclusive Excellence.

Caitlin VanOverberghe | Apr 17, 2024

Makayla Morning holding her baby and a Match Day sign

First-gen grads boast 100% residency match rate

Makayla Morning, Class of 2024 president, is among 47 first-generation IU School of Medicine graduates now heading into residency programs throughout the United States.

Laura Gates | Apr 02, 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

Chelsea and Cameron Fathauer, dressed in cap and gown for his law school graduation, holding their four small children

HEALING LOVE: IU medical student shares journey supporting spouse after traumatic brain injury

Chelsea Fathauer doesn’t appear much different than her IU School of Medicine peers—but she feels older. She brushed with death as a child. Then her husband suffered a traumatic brain injury. Their commitment to each other and their dreams never waivered.

Laura Gates | Mar 22, 2024

Nation's largest early-onset Alzheimer's study drives diversity

LEADS, led by Liana Apostolova, MD, has received $78 million in National Institute of Aging (NIA) funding since it launched in 2018. It's also the largest National Institutes of Health grant at IU School of Medicine in 2023 at $13.9 million.

Ben Middelkamp | Mar 13, 2024