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IU researchers investigate the protein BVES and its important role in muscular dystrophy

A study published in Nature Communications sheds new light on the development and treatment of a rare form of muscular dystrophy called limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 25 which is caused by genetic mutations in blood vessel epicardial substance (BVES).

Jackie Maupin | Apr 05, 2023

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Researchers uncover new drug combination to treat rare pediatric cancer called JMML

IU School of Medicine researchers have identified a promising new combination of drugs for treating a rare form of childhood blood cancer called JMML.

Jackie Maupin | Apr 04, 2023

Evan Mowery as an infant and at 16 years old

Case solved: Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic resolves family's 15-year journey to diagnosis

After living with an undiagnosed eye disease for 15 years, Evan Mowery now has a definitive diagnosis—achromatopsia—thanks to the genetic sleuths at the Undiagnosed Rare

Laura Gates | Feb 23, 2023

Adeyinka Akinsanya chats with the teenager standing opposite him and explaining slides he’d slipped under a microscope setup between them.

Diagnostic event helps dozens

Members of the IU School of Medicine community offered up their patient care and pathology skills at the annual See, Test and Treat event, hosted

Caitlin VanOverberghe | Jun 17, 2022

Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic uses tech and teamwork to solve medical mysteries

Established in January 2020 through a grant from IU’s Precision Health Initiative, the Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic uses team science to sleuth out medical mysteries

Laura Gates | Feb 25, 2022

New publication means improved outcomes for children with Kawasaki disease

A new publication with contributions from an IU School of Medicine researcher could change the way doctors treat children diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. James Wood,

Anna Carrera | Nov 09, 2021

Celebrating Excellence: IU School of Medicine student solves her own mystery illness

In 2019, Dana Mitchell, a fourth-year medical student at IU School of Medicine, was diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis—a brain inflammation that wreaks neurological havoc. In

Laura Gates | Oct 26, 2021

Liana Apostolova, MD, Partners with CME University to Provide Alzheimer's Disease Course

Liana Apostolova, MD, Partners with CME University to Provide Alzheimer’s Disease Course

Glenda Shaw | Nov 16, 2020

IU School of Medicine fellow named Collins Scholar for neurofibromatosis research

Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program invests in developing Steven Rhodes, MD, PhD, as a physician-scientist committed to studying NF1 and identifying new therapies to interrupt tumor

Laura Gates | Jul 16, 2020

Children's Tumor Foundation honors Clapp with prestigious award

Wade Clapp, MD, has received the Friedrich von Recklinghausen Award in recognition of his significant contributions to neurofibromatosis research and clinical care. Work in his