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We make a difference where it matters most—by educating tomorrow’s tech, healthcare, and business professionals right here in Indianapolis, and doing research that saves and improves lives for Hoosiers across the state.
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We are IU Indianapolis

From groundbreaking cures to transformational innovations in technology, IU Indianapolis researchers, faculty, and students make discoveries and explore ideas that will shape the future for our communities. 
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R1 status
from Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
50+
research centers and institutes across campus
$69M+
external funding awarded to researchers (2024)
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Technology

Tackling the challenge of Microplastics

IU Indianapolis is developing new methods to identify the concentration and composition of microplastics found in water. At the IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Professor Mark Cheng is working to assess the risks of different microplastics and conduct research that helps legislators make decisions about contaminants in our environments.

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Medicine

Saving lives at speed

IU Indianapolis researchers at the School of Medicine are training the next generation of doctors in high-speed, high-pressure care through a one-of-a-kind Motorsports Medicine Fellowship. Fellows like Dr. Liz Sullivan work alongside the INDYCAR Medical Response Team at events such as the Indianapolis 500, blending clinical expertise with real-world experience in trauma response and safety to benefit drivers, teams, and fans alike.

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Bioscience

Creating more reliable, less invasive cancer screening

Biomedical engineering and informatics professor Mangilal Agarwal has developed new way to screen for prostate cancer, inspired by dogs’ sense of smell. The technology will make prostate cancer more accessible and accurate, helping detect the disease in its earlier stages and avoid false positives.

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Public Affairs

Training community leaders

IU Indianapolis has partnered with the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority (CIRDA) to launch the CIRDA Scholar program, giving students real-world experience in regional planning and economic development. The inaugural scholar has worked alongside local leaders to support creative economic initiatives and strengthen communities across central Indiana.

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Healthcare

Reducing diabetes in our communities

The Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IU Indianapolis is working to lower the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in local communities. The initiative aims to address underlying issues that contribute to higher rates of the disease, such as access to healthy food, physical activity infrastructure, and mental health services.

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