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CLINICAL CARE

Jacob presents strategies for advancing equitable care in sickle cell disease

Seethal Jacob, MD, a sickle cell disease expert and researcher with HEAL-R, advances equitable care for a disease affecting primarily Black individuals.

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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

IU medical student shares experiences as Peruvian immigrant

MD student Sebastian Castillo values cooperation and relates to people from underserved communities. His family’s story undergirds his passion for becoming a physician and breaking down barriers to medical care.

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RESEARCH

Bill Gates visits IU School of Medicine to learn about Alzheimer’s disease research programs

Pulling on a white lab coat and protective gloves, Bill Gates was ready to get a hands-on feel for some of the most leading-edge Alzheimer’s disease research happening in the world.

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FACULTY

Koch led IU urology to national prominence with expanded faculty expertise

During his 26 years as urology chair at IU School of Medicine, Michael Koch, MD, quadrupled the department's faculty, adding expertise and making IU's urology program one the largest and most impactful in the U.S.

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Research and Discovery

The latest, most compelling research and breakthroughs led by our scientists and trainees.

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Spirit of Medicine

The people behind our work to transform health care through quality, innovation and education.

Strategic Voices

Strategic Voices

Insight straight from IU School of Medicine leaders.

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Student Life

An inside look at the school's innovative curriculum, robust support services, and rich student life.

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Global Health

Improving health worldwide — and locally — while training globally minded physicians.

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Indiana Health

Our work to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

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Laura Gates

Senior Writer
Office of Strategic Communications

Laura loves to tell the stories of outstanding students, faculty and staff at IU School of Medicine. A native Hoosier, she has over 25 years of experience in communications, having worked with newspapers and other media organizations in Indiana and Florida, along with small businesses, community groups and non-profit organizations.

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Debbie Ungar

Assistant Director of Communications
Center for Global Health Equity

As assistant director of communications for the IU Center for Global Health Equity, Debbie shares stories about the university's partnerships to improve health care in Kenya and around the world.

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