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Laura Gates

Laura is senior writer with the Office of Strategic Communications and loves to tell the stories of outstanding students, faculty and staff at IU School of Medicine. A native Hoosier, she has over 25 years of experience in communications, having worked with newspapers and other media organizations in Indiana and Florida, along with small businesses, community groups and non-profit organizations. Before joining IU School of Medicine in January 2020, she was editor-in-chief of a lifestyle magazine serving the community of Estero, Florida.

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Hannah Kline in her graduation cap with green tassel, black formal background

Celebrating the Class of 2024: Physician scientist Hannah Kline lets curiosity guide research

MD/PhD graduate Hannah Kline will speak at the 2024 IU School of Medicine commencement ceremony on May 10, before starting residency in psychiatry. Her message to peers: stay curious.

Laura Gates | May 01, 2024

Kola Okuyemi sits at a desk with pen in hand

Meet Family Medicine Chair Kola Okuyemi, advocate for health equity

Dr. Kola Okuyemi’s career as an academic family medicine physician has focused on research and training programs to improve the health of underserved populations and advance health equity.

Laura Gates | Apr 30, 2024

Elizabeth Baker in white shirt wearing her princess tiara and sash

IU medical student Elizabeth Baker having a ball as 500 Festival Princess

IU School of Medicine student Elizabeth Baker is a 500 Festival Princess and is completing over 100 hours on community projects including a blood drive for the 7Elements Student Interest Group. She also volunteers at the Student Outreach Clinic using her Spanish skills.

Laura Gates | Apr 29, 2024

Tamika Dawson-Knox in light colored blouse with black jacket, standing in front of staircase in a medical school building

Meet Tamika Dawson-Knox, MD: Former student now leads medical school pipeline program

Tamika Dawson-Knox leads the Master of Science in Medical Science program, which she passed through 25 years ago on her way to becoming an MD.

Laura Gates | Apr 23, 2024

Walter Daly sits on a rooftop atrium overlooking the IUPUI campus in 1995

Honoring Walter J. Daly: 'Trailblazing' dean led rapid growth at IU School of Medicine from 1983-95

Walter J. Daly, IU School of Medicine’s seventh dean, is remembered as a leader who prioritized innovation, expanded clinical education and elevated the school’s visibility throughout the state. He died on April 6, 2024.

Laura Gates | Apr 16, 2024

Makayla Morning holding her baby and a Match Day sign

First-gen grads boast 100% residency match rate

Makayla Morning, Class of 2024 president, is among 47 first-generation IU School of Medicine graduates now heading into residency programs throughout the United States.

Laura Gates | Apr 02, 2024

Women's History Month honorees advocate for equity

Six IU School of Medicine students, faculty and staff received 2024 Women’s History Month Recognition Awards from the IUPUI Office for Women.

Laura Gates | Apr 01, 2024

The IU School of Medicine Orchestra plays at Evening of the Arts.

IU School of Medicine's got talent!

Evening of the Arts, orchestra and choir provide creative outlets—and free, quality entertainment—for the IU School of Medicine community. See dates for events in April 2024.

Laura Gates | Mar 25, 2024

Chelsea and Cameron Fathauer, dressed in cap and gown for his law school graduation, holding their four small children

HEALING LOVE: IU medical student shares journey supporting spouse after traumatic brain injury

Chelsea Fathauer doesn’t appear much different than her IU School of Medicine peers—but she feels older. She brushed with death as a child. Then her husband suffered a traumatic brain injury. Their commitment to each other and their dreams never waivered.

Laura Gates | Mar 22, 2024

Ed Rogers portrait with IU School of Medicine--West Lafayette campus in background

TBI-on-a-chip: West Lafayette medical student advances mentor's work with 'mini-brains'

Ed Rogers came to IU School of Medicine—West Lafayette with extensive experience in brain injury research as co-developer of an innovative technology, TBI-on-a-chip.

Laura Gates | Mar 19, 2024