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News and events in the Department of Neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine

Neurology News

News and feature stories about the Department of Neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Tim Richardson and Chetna Jadala talk in a research lab

Researchers bring promising Alzheimer’s drug target closer to potential clinical trials

IU School of Medicine researchers aim to develop a new treatment for neurodegeneration by targeting an immune cell-specific gene associated with Alzheimer's disease.

July 14, 2025

Avi Benitah works in an IBRI research lab

IU-led Alzheimer’s drug discovery center moves forward with promising new therapeutic targets

IU School of Medicine researchers have identified a portfolio of novel drug targets that may accelerate promising treatments for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.

July 14, 2025

Illustration of a light bulb with a brain inside it

AI in Medicine: What is your 'aha' moment?

This column is the third in a four-part series from Taeho Jo, titled "AI in Medicine: From Nobel Discoveries to Clinical Frontiers."

July 11, 2025

Kathryn Nevel, MD, in clinic

IU neurologist's research leads to first FDA-approved drug to treat neurofibromatosis type 1

Patients who participated in the clinical trial of the new therapy not only experienced reduction in NF1 and plexiform neurofibromas tumor volume, but also reported significant improvements in pain severity and overall health-related quality of life.

June 10, 2025

A man wearing glasses is photographed in a laboratory.

IU School of Medicine research helps lead to FDA clearance of first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease

The blood test is for adults 55 and older who exhibit symptoms and is the first of its kind, with more than 90% effectiveness. 

June 09, 2025

Professional headshot of Brian Pierchala atop a colorful digital microscope image

ALS researcher aims to discover hidden causes of neuromuscular disease on quest for new therapies

ALS Awareness Month: Brian Pierchala, PhD, is growing ALS research at IU School of Medicine through the Motoneuron Club and collaborative science.

May 02, 2025

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