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IU’s leadership in Eastern European policy and a Master of Public Affairs from IU paved the way for Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the US.
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Stigma often prevents people from getting help with their mental health. IU’s Irsay Institute fights stigma through partnerships and research.
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Using biomarkers based on functional MRI scans, IU researcher Amanda Mejia aims to identify patients who are at risk of Alzheimer’s.
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