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  Continuing record-setting research trend, IU School of Medicine up 5 spots in NIH rankings

  For the fourth-straight year, Indiana University School of Medicine set a school record for research funding received from the National Institutes of Health, demonstrating national leadership in critical fields like Alzheimer’s disease and pediatrics, and providing a major boost to the Indiana economy.

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  Gardner named associate dean for global health and director of IU Center for Global Health

  Adrian Gardner, MD, MPH, a global health leader who spent the last seven years in Kenya as part of the Indiana University School of Medicine-led AMPATH program, has been named the school’s associate dean for global health.

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  Tori named associate dean for diversity affairs; related search underway

  Alvaro Tori, MD, has been named associate dean for diversity affairs at IU School of Medicine.

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  Shekhar named new dean of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  Anantha Shekhar, MD, PhD, executive associate dean for research affairs, will leave IU School of Medicine on May 15.

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  Top stories and highlights of 2019: Watch the school’s year-end video

  For IU School of Medicine, 2019 was a year of extraordinary progress and promise. From preparing tomorrow’s leaders in medicine to tackling some of the world’s most devastating diseases, IU School of Medicine continued its proud tradition of leadership in academic medicine.

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  Researchers use cutting-edge technology to predict triple negative breast cancer relapse

  IU School of Medicine researchers have discovered how to predict whether triple negative breast cancer will recur and which women are likely to remain disease-free.

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  Abonour receives IU Bicentennial Medal for distinguished service

  Rafat Abonour, MD, Harry and Edith Gladstein Professor of Cancer Research, recently received the IU Bicentennial Medal, awarded to individuals who have “broadened the reach of Indiana University around the state, nation and world.”

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  IU School of Medicine improving surgery for breast cancer

  After mastectomy surgery, women with breast cancer are faced with many types of scars. With every glance in the mirror, the physical scarring left after surgery serves as a constant reminder of their battle with the disease—creating emotional scars in its wake.

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  Indiana University to use Fidelity as new retirement plan provider

  Indiana University has selected Fidelity as the sole provider of administrative recordkeeping services to the IU retirement plans.

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  Remembering Mary Guerriero Austrom, PhD

  Mary Guerriero Austrom, PhD, whose passionate advocacy for diversity at IU School of Medicine helped create a more inclusive and welcoming environment, passed away on October 23 surrounded by her loved ones.

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  IU School of Medicine awarded $36 million NIH grant to launch Alzheimer’s disease drug discovery center

  Indiana University School of Medicine has been awarded a grant expected to total $36 million over five years from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to launch a drug discovery center to accelerate the development of promising treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

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  Touch, hold and go access for IU buildings to begin around October 15

  Using a CrimsonCard to access Indiana University-owned buildings and areas will look slightly different beginning on or around Tuesday, October 15.

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  After reaching milestone, Loehrer plans to step down as director of IU Simon Cancer Center

  Patrick J. Loehrer, MD, who has led the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center for the past decade as director, announced that he plans to step down from his role once a successor is named.

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  Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter announces $1 million grant for LEADS study

  The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter announced this week that it is funding a $1 million add-on study focusing on genetics to the Longitudinal Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease Study (LEADS) led by IU School of Medicine.

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  IU Simon Cancer Center earns NCI’s Comprehensive Cancer Center designation

  The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center has achieved the highest recognition from the National Cancer Institute (NCI): Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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  Class of 2023 marks the beginning of medical school training at annual White Coat Ceremony

  On Friday, August 2, 365 first-year Indiana University School of Medicine students received their first white coats, formalizing the beginning of their medical school training.

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  Jennifer L. Hartwell named inaugural associate dean for wellness, chief wellness officer

  Jennifer L. Hartwell, MD, FACS, CNSC, has been named the inaugural associate dean for wellness at IU School of Medicine and chief wellness officer for IU Health Physicians, effective Monday, July 1.

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  Stephen P. Bogdewic honored with medal, endowed lectureship

  Executive Vice Dean Stephen P. Bogdewic, PhD, who is retiring this month after 28 years of service, was recognized during a June 19 reception with the university’s Distinguished Service Medal and the establishment of an annual lectureship in leadership that bears his name.

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  Bogdewic says goodbye to IU School of Medicine; retirement celebration set for June 19

  There’s a floor-to-ceiling window behind the desk in Steve Bogdewic’s office. Through it he has a picturesque view of the IU School of Medicine campus.

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  Direct from the Dean: Pride in our LGBTQ health care leadership

  I recently had the privilege of walking in the Indy Pride parade alongside Indiana University School of Medicine faculty, staff and learners.