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.
Advancing Research
IU School of Medicine is among top NIH-funded medical schools in the United States
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 Trials
Clinical trials test the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and treatments. Nearly all medical treatments used today began with clinical trials.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Centers and institutes support innovative and collaborative research to solve some of the most difficult diseases facing society today.
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Strong National Research Funding
IU School of Medicine scientists and physicians were awarded over $189 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2019, setting a school record for research funding for the fourth straight year.
As the research program at IU School of Medicine grows, so do the benefits to Indiana and beyond. NIH funding has increased more than 70 percent over the last four years, demonstrating national leadership in critical fields like Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, pediatrics, precision genomics and global health.
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Millions in NIH Research Funding
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Ranking out of 145 Medical Schools in NIH Funding
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Ranking in National Institute on Aging Funding
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Ranking out of all U.S. Departments of Pediatrics
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.
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.
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