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Bring on Better health

At Indiana University, we're answering the call for more healthcare professionals, advancing critical medical research, and improving patient care in our communities. A healthier future starts right now, right here.

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Expertise Highlight

Leading the Way to a Healthier Future

Indiana University faculty, staff, and students are shaping the future of public health and creating a healthier society, today.

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Research

Driving advancements in biosciences

IU is investing more than $250 million to fund life science and biotechnology research on top of other significant research funding commitments. The goal? To drive life-changing discoveries and conquer disease.

See how IU is investing
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Service

Improving health in communities

Two unique programs focusing on rural and urban environments give IU School of Medicine students the opportunity to get hands-on experience while providing critical healthcare services in underserved Indiana communities.

See how they're bridging gaps
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Student Success

Medical students find their perfect match

In 2023, a record-setting 99.7 percent of IU School of Medicine fourth-year students earned residency placements, further cementing the IU School of Medicine's national leadership in educating exceptional medical professionals.

Meet the residents
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Research

New diabetes treatment debuts in Indiana

IU researchers contributed to the development of the first FDA-approved drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes. And now the first Indiana child has received it.

Learn more about the drug
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Service

Improving access to autism care

The Early Autism Evaluation Hub provides specialized training for primary-care doctors to deliver more accurate autism diagnoses in young children, relieving bottlenecks for families seeking intervention.

See how they're improving care
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Research

Telehealth app supports dementia caregivers

IU professors and scientists developed Brain CareNotes, an app designed for caregivers to manage their well-being and improve their ability to provide care.

Learn about CareNotes
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Student Success

Advancing healthcare education with new simulation center

The new simulation center at IU South Bend will better prepare nursing and radiography students for the workforce and meet the needs of healthcare professionals in the Michiana area.

Explore the simulation lab
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Student Success

Learning to care for patients in any environment

The Wilderness Medicine group teaches students from all nine IU medical school campuses how to think creatively and provide medical care in austere environments.

Discover Wilderness Medicine

IU is helping students develop a mindset that is more collaborative and that will lead to better patient outcomes.

Dr. Angela Hatfield Clinical Assistant Professor, IU School of Medicine-Terre Haute

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Pursuing Excellence in All We Do

Indiana University is fearlessly tackling society's biggest challenges. While others dream of a better future, we’re creating it. Bring on Tomorrow.

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Cancer Research

Indiana University leads in cancer research, translating breakthroughs into life-improving treatment.

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Brain Science

Indiana University is setting a new standard for neuroscience, unlocking secrets of the mind that will take us from diagnosis to treatment to cure.

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