Could existing health data help identify cognitive impairment earlier? A Regenstrief-led study explored how electronic health record data and a brief patient questionnaire could help primary care teams identify patients who may benefit from further cognitive assessment.

Improving early detection of cognitive impairment in primary care

How existing health data plus patient-reported information could help PCPs identify individuals who need further cognitive assessment.

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The 6th Annual Healthcare AI Conference brought together researchers, health system leaders and industry experts to explore what it takes to operationalize AI responsibly in real-world healthcare.

How can healthcare organizations know whether ambient AI is truly improving care? Regenstrief Institute and Suki are partnering to explore how independent research and evidence generation can help answer that question. www.regenstrief.org/article/rege...

Regenstrief and Suki partner to evaluate ambient AI in healthcare

Regenstrief and Suki collaborate to advance independent research on ambient AI’s impact on clinicians, patients and healthcare delivery.

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Public-private partnerships can drive real-world impact for patients. Regenstrief has been awarded the KidneyX EMPOWER Prize Challenge to advance LIVINGkidney, a digital tool designed to help people navigate living kidney donation. Learn more: www.regenstrief.org/article/rege...

Regenstrief’s Q → A Sprint model brings academic rigor to a more focused, responsive research process, helping healthcare organizations and companies move from an urgent question to credible evidence on a timeline that supports real-world decisions. www.regenstrief.org/osi/

Congratulations to D. Craig Brater, M.D., president and CEO of the Regenstrief Foundation, on being named a 2026 Indiana Living Legend by the Indiana Historical Society.

A study led by Regenstrief Institute researcher Arthur H. Owora, PhD, found that an EHR-integrated machine learning tool improved clinicians' ability to predict future persistent asthma in standardized clinical scenarios—without requiring additional testing or questionnaires.

The first E-STAR Annual Data Report from Regenstrief reveals national trends in transplant referral, evaluation & waitlisting, helping identify opportunities to improve access for patients. www.regenstrief.org/article/e-st...

Congratulations to David Haggstrom, M.D., on receiving the Glenn W. Irwin Jr., M.D., Research Scholar Award in recognition of his impactful health services research and leadership advancing cancer care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Innovation happens through collaboration. Regenstrief's Office of Strategic Innovation joined the IU Labs Life Tech Accelerator to connect health startups with research expertise and explore new opportunities to advance healthcare innovation. Read more: www.regenstrief.org/article/offi...

Congratulations to Regenstrief investigator Babar Khan, M.D., M.S., on receiving the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Medicine Outstanding Mentorship Award. medicine.iu.edu/blogs/the-be...

What if the biggest impact of Alzheimer's screening isn't the screening itself? Research found that dementia screening did not affect caregiver anxiety, depression or preparedness. The findings suggest that screening alone may not be enough. medicine.iu.edu/news/2026/04...

Study sheds new light on impact of Alzheimer’s screening for caregivers and family members

A new study, the first of its kind, measured the long-term effects of Alzheimer's disease screening on caregivers.  

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Jiang Bian, PhD, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science’s inaugural cohort. www.regenstrief.org/article/rege...

Noll Campbell, PharmD, M.S., of Regenstrief Institute has been named a Fellow of the American Geriatrics Society. His work focuses on improving medication safety and cognitive health for older adults. www.regenstrief.org/article/rege...

Treating alcohol use disorder doesn’t just improve health—it reduces costs. Research from Regenstrief and collaborators shows medications for alcohol use disorder are linked to fewer hospitalizations and lower healthcare spending across a large, real-world patient population.

Getting a kidney transplant shouldn’t feel like “interviewing for your life.” See how the TREAT team's work is making an impact. youtu.be/c1jJMdkskdA

Buying More Time for Patients Living with Chronic Kidney Disease

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From national media to podcasts, Jill Inderstrodt, PhD, MPH is shaping conversations on maternal and infant health. Featured in Yahoo News and the Infinite Women podcast, she highlights data-driven strategies to improve outcomes and strengthen care for mothers and infants.

This week on the podcast, Dr Jill Inderstrodt, a Research Scientist at @regenstrief.bsky.social, joins us to talk about the intersections of technology and maternal health. Listen now: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... Read the transcript: www.infinite-women.com/wp-content/u...

Kidney transplant can save lives. Too many patients never make it there. The TREAT team is working to change that by identifying where patients are lost in the process. #NationalKidneyMonth www.regenstrief.org/projects/tre... www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUfA...

Transplant Research for Enhancing Access Team (TREAT)

Transplant Research for Enhancing Access Team (TREAT)

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Healthcare does not have a data problem. It has a coordination problem. Research from Regenstrief and collaborators calls for treating health data like essential infrastructure to improve interoperability, trust and impact www.regenstrief.org/article/reim...

Leadership stability and peer collaboration are key to implementing patient care programs in nursing homes, according to research from Regenstrief Institute and IU School of Nursing. www.regenstrief.org/article/lead...

Not all dialysis centers move patients toward transplant at the same pace. A study of 60,000+ patients found major differences in transplant evaluation and waitlisting depending on where patients receive dialysis care. #NationalKidneyMonth pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41584269/

Four investigators across the U.S. have received the inaugural NEXT STEPs pilot awards to advance clinical trials in nursing homes. www.regenstrief.org/article/nih-...

As healthcare becomes more data-driven, terminology standards must keep pace with innovation. LOINC® 2.82 delivers expanded molecular diagnostics content, new standardized social needs instruments and enhanced implementation transparency. www.regenstrief.org/article/loin...

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

Ethics roadmap guides responsible AI integration in intensive care

Team develops AI tool to analyze facial expressions and movement data to identify behaviors linked to delirium severity.

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