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$3.3 million grant to IU researchers aims to increase colorectal cancer screening in rural Indiana

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are addressing the low colorectal cancer screening rates in rural Indiana communities with ...

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center | Mar 23, 2023

IU researchers discover a common bacterial infection can be sexually transmitted

Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have made a major discovery about a common vaginal infection, finding the bacteria that causes it can also ...

IU School of Medicine | Mar 22, 2023

Statewide institute receives $38M NIH grant to advance health research in Indiana

The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) has secured nearly $38 million in renewed funding from the National Institutes of Health for the next ...

Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute | Mar 20, 2023

IU School of Medicine celebrates 2023 Match Day

354 students matched with specialized training programs across the country

IU School of Medicine | Mar 17, 2023

IU School of Medicine names new senior executive advisor to the dean

A veteran academic administrator and faculty leader is joining the Indiana University School of Medicine leadership team.

IU School of Medicine | Mar 17, 2023

IU School of Medicine hosting 2023 LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference

Indiana University School of Medicine is hosting its sixth annual LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference March 23-24.

IU School of Medicine | Mar 15, 2023

Researchers discover therapeutic target to aid in glaucoma treatment

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified a new therapeutic target that could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma.

IU School of Medicine | Mar 10, 2023

Niculescu biomarkers blood test mood disorders

IU School of Medicine researchers develop blood test for anxiety

The new test is the latest in a series of blood tests for mental health disorders.

| Mar 07, 2023

IU researchers discover vasculogenic fibroblast, a missing piece in understanding how blood vessels are made

Researchers from the Indiana Center for Regenerative Medicine and Engineering (ICRME) have identified a new type of cell in the human and mouse body called ...

IU School of Medicine | Mar 01, 2023

IU diabetes researchers discover new use for high blood pressure medication called verapamil

A clinical study conducted by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers revealed that oral verapamil, a readily available and commonly used drug to treat high ...