Indiana University School of Medicine is addressing the most pressing health challenges in Indiana and beyond. Research discoveries by IU School of Medicine faculty and trainees yield the building blocks for tomorrow’s most needed medical breakthroughs.
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Basic and Clinical Science Departments
IU School of Medicine researchers work to discover the most promising breakthroughs and move new knowledge into tangible health benefits for patients.
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Clinical Studies
Clinical studies test the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and treatments. Nearly all medical treatments used today began with clinical studies.
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Research Centers
Centers support innovative and collaborative research to solve some of the most difficult diseases facing society today.
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Institutes
Spanning IU School of Medicine and IU Health, institutes enable a team-based approach to provide superior care to Hoosiers today and discover new and improved care for the future.
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Millions in NIH research funding
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Ranking for NIH funding among all U.S. public medical schools
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Departments ranked in top 25 for NIH funding among national peers
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Ranking for NIH funding among all U.S. departments of medical and molecular genetics
Neuroscience
Top 10 largest NIH grants funding research in 2023
Grants funding Alzheimer's disease, global health and opioid addiction research were among the largest NIH awards to the IU School of Medicine during federal fiscal year 2023.
Andrea Zeek | Feb 20, 2024
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Faculty Research Labs
Faculty throughout IU School of Medicine work together to advance knowledge and treatment for patients in the world's most critical areas of medicine.
Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs
IU School of Medicine graduate programs uplift future scientists and the research on which medicine rests.
Focused Expertise
An emphasis on team science and prioritization by leadership have allowed IU School of Medicine faculty to grow their expertise in strategic areas of research to maximize the school’s impact on both medical science and public health.