What do GLP-1 weight-loss drugs really mean for cancer risk? Drs. Jiang Bian and Serena Guo weigh in on emerging evidence in The Washington Post feature exploring potential benefits and unanswered questions around these widely used medications. www.regenstrief.org/in-the-news/...

Tarik K. Yuce, MD, MS, is advancing research on obesity treatment by studying how medical and surgical care is delivered, with a focus on access and timeliness in care. His work aims to help more patients receive effective obesity treatment when they need it.

Using modern machine learning and real-world data, Regenstrief Institute scientists achieved the first accurate large-scale maternal–child linkage algorithm using universally collected EHR demographic information. www.regenstrief.org/article/ai-a...

Regenstrief Research Scientist Kathleen Unroe, MD, MHA, MS, has been named the Cornelius and Yvonne Pettinga Professor of Medicine at IU School of Medicine, recognizing her national leadership in aging, nursing home and palliative care research.

The research of Dr. Monica Williams-Farrelly of Regenstrief Institute explores how early adversity affects health and cognition later in life. Her work aims to advance detection of Alzheimer’s disease and reduce the long-term impact of early life exposures.

Regenstrief investigators helped develop an adaptive ethics roadmap to guide responsible AI in intensive care. The framework emphasizes transparency, accountability and patient-centered design. regenstrief.in/48RicEF

Regenstrief researchers helped develop a zero-cost, AI-driven tool that detects Alzheimer's and related dementias — without extra clinician time. The open-source method increased new diagnoses by 31% and follow-up assessments by 41%. regenstrief.in/47wWExw

Regenstrief experts Dr. Jiang Bian, Dr. Aaron Carroll and Dr. Christina Scifres led the featured plenary, “Systems That Learn, Systems That Lead,” moderated by Regenstrief CEO Dr. Rachel Patzer.

Regenstrief experts Shaun Grannis, M.D., M.S., and Andrew Gonzalez, M.D., J.D., MPH, joined colleagues to discuss “Building the Digital Learning Health System — AI, Data Readiness and Trust.” The panel examined how digital tools can ethically advance care delivery. #HEALeRSymposium

Katie Allen, PhD, represented Regenstrief Institute during “LHS at Scale: Cross-Sector Data for Population Health,” highlighting how data integration across systems supports population health research and implementation. #HEALeRSymposium

Regenstrief’s Dr. Dawn Bravata, Dr. @titusschleyer.bsky.social, Dr. Jiang Bian, and Dr. Randy Grout, joined colleagues for a session on “Making the Case for Learning Health Systems as Essential Infrastructure.” The discussion highlighted strategies to advance evidence-based care. #HEALeRSymposium

Regenstrief research scientist Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds, M.D., MPH, M.S., opened the 2nd biennial HEALeR symposium along with Dennis Murphy, IU Health President and CEO. The event brings together national and local leaders to explore ethical implementation in learning health systems #HEALeRSymposium

The Global Health Informatics team unveiled an open-source, AI-powered tool at the LOINC Conference in Montreal. The Open Concept Lab (OCL) Mapper, helps map health data to standard terminologies like LOINC, supporting digital health projects in low-resource settings.

Indiana CTSI presented an AI Workshop session featuring Drs. Rachel Patzer and Adam Wilk. The discussion focused on AI in Qualitative Research: Opportunities, Applications and Ethical Considerations.

The 2nd Biennial HEALeR Symposium, Evidence in Action: Advancing Ethical Implementation Science in Learning Health Systems, will be Nov. 6 at the NCAA Conference Center in Indianapolis. Free registration: medicine.iu.edu/research-cen...

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, Regenstrief highlights Dr. Shelley Johns, whose research develops mindfulness-based interventions to reduce fatigue, fear of recurrence and distress among cancer survivors. www.regenstrief.org/person/shell...

Regenstrief and IU School of Medicine researchers found that a parent's death from liver disease more than doubles the risk of alcohol-associated hepatitis in the next generation. regenstrief.in/3K4ecIb

Dr. Susan Hickman shares how intentionality, curiosity, and collaboration shape the welcoming culture at Regenstrief. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f77P...

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The Indiana CTSI kicked off its AI Workshop Series with Regenstrief Institute’s Dr. Shaun Grannis presenting to more than 260 attendees in person and online. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGuY...

Evidence in Action: Advancing Ethical Implementation Science in Learning Health Systems Hosted by the HEALeR Collaborative, this event brings together IU, IU Health and Indiana scholars to explore ethical implementation and systems-level impact in health care. events.iu.edu/medicine/eve...

A health system–congregation partnership led to reduced loneliness and fewer emergency department visits among older adults. Co-led by Regenstrief’s Dr. Alexia Torke, the study is published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. www.regenstrief.org/article/heal...

Dr. Alison DeDent is a new research scientist in the IU Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief. Her research is focused on identifying, understanding and addressing the challenges that ILD patients with fractured access to care face.https://www.regenstrief.org/person/alison-dedent

CDC-led study shows updated COVID-19 vaccines reduce severe illness, hospitalization and death, especially for older adults. Regenstrief contributed data and insights to the multi-state analysis. www.regenstrief.org/article/vacc...

Jennifer Shivers of Regenstrief Institute joined global experts at Geneva Digital Health Day on May 22, 2025, to discuss advancing ICT competency in health through the STICH project. www.regenstrief.org/article/shiv...

Dr. Yu Huang is a new research scientist in the Center for Biomedical Informatics at Regenstrief. His research interests center on the development of AI and machine learning techniques using real-world data to generate new applications for health systems. www.regenstrief.org/person/yu-hu...

A study involving a Regenstrief Institute researcher highlights a hidden cost of in-home medical care: electricity. www.regenstrief.org/article/dura...

A CDC study involving Regenstrief Institute finds gaps in timely antiviral treatment for high-risk adults with influenza in emergency and urgent care settings. Findings underscore the need for clinical decision support to improve outcomes. www.regenstrief.org/article/gaps...

A study by Regenstrief and IU School of Medicine reveals pain on arrival impacts patient experience in emergency departments. Radiology studies, however, lead to higher satisfaction. www.regenstrief.org/article/impr...

A new AI model, UNAFIED, predicts a patient's risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) within two years and easily integrates into clinical workflows for proactive screening. Led by Regenstrief's Dr. Randall Grout, this tool helps improve patient care. www.regenstrief.org/article/hear...

A newly validated symptom assessment tool is helping improve care for nursing home residents with Alzheimer's. The UPLIFT-AD study researchers, including Dr. Kathleen Unroe, adapted and validated a tool to support expanded palliative care efforts in nursing homes. www.regenstrief.org/article/asse...