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Fighting Friedreich’s ataxia: A pediatric cardiologist’s journey of innovation and collaboration
R. Mark Payne, MD, has pioneered a promising treatment for Friedreich's ataxia, a degenerative nervous system condition with no present cure. Payne's journey with his drug, CTI-1601, involved extensive collaboration with numerous organizations, partners and colleagues over the last two decades. His innovative approach and entrepreneurial spirit have resulted in a treatment that offers new hope to patients and their families.

Jackie Maupin  |  May 07, 2024

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Car Seat Check Up Event
In 1933, the Bunny Bear Booster Seat was the first car seat designed to help caregivers keep an eye on their children when traveling from

Salem Padgett  |  May 06, 2024

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IU endocrinologists receive esteemed JDRF awards for contributions to type 1 diabetes research
Two IU School of Medicine faculty members have been recognized for their significant contributions to type 1 diabetes research by the leading global research and

Jackie Maupin  |  Apr 23, 2024

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Molecular Medicine in Action celebrates 25 years of inspiring young minds and fueling scientific passion
Molecular Medicine in Action's (MMIA) 25th anniversary symposium occurred on March 3 and 4, 2024, bringing 50 high school students across Indiana to Indianapolis. The

Jackie Maupin  |  Mar 07, 2024

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The Top 3 Reasons to Attend the 59th Annual Riley Childrens Health Pediatric Conference
Pediatricians, family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, advanced practice providers, allied health professionals, and all other clinicians are invited to attend the Riley Children’s Health

Salem Padgett  |  Feb 19, 2024

Wells Center Newsletter | February 2024
February 2024 news and updates from the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research.

Jackie Maupin  |  Feb 15, 2024

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What's in a name?
Humor Break: IU School of Medicine's fittingly named faculty include pediatrician Dr. Huggins, anatomy instructor Dr. Organ and bone researcher Dr. Bonewald. Could there be

Laura Gates  |  Feb 15, 2024

Aly Edmondson as a child in the hospital and now at 16 with her car

Genetic detectives unlock 16-year mystery
IU’s Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic gains national distinction for expertise in diagnosing unknown genetic disorders as part of international investigative network.

Laura Gates  |  Feb 13, 2024

Research definition proposed for acute pediatric critical illness
In a new article published in The Lancet Global Health, a global group of researchers proposed a more inclusive and standardized definition of acute pediatric

Salem Padgett  |  Jan 08, 2024

Microscope image of high electron density vesicles typical of catecholamine-containing chromaffin cells found in cardiomyocytes

New study uncovers key cells in the heart’s link to several body systems
In a recent Nature Communications article, IU School of Medicine researchers collaborated with scientists from the UK, China and France on an investigation that uncovered

Jackie Maupin  |  Dec 14, 2023