Spotlight Innovation Inc., which has licensed a therapeutic through Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. that could treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy, has created a Scientific Advisory Board that includes the Indiana University School of Medicine researcher who discovered and developed the therapeutic. Dr. Elliot J. Androphy, Chair of the Department of Dermatology, has been named… Read more »
Year: 2016
National investing event seeks healthcare startups for pitch contest
Healthcare startup entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for the Pitch Perfect contest at MedCity INVEST’s national conference, May 17-18 in Chicago. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Products and innovations must come from one of the following sectors: biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health and health IT, or health services. Companies must have completed at least… Read more »
IUPUI students, researchers begin collaboration with Cuban university to study neglected diseases
Researchers William Scott, Martin O’Donnell and Geno Samaritoni have developed IUPUI’s Distributed Drug Discovery, or D3, program to discover treatments for neglected diseases. Its newest partnership with the University of Havana brings its total of global collaborators to seven. Scott, O’Donnell and Samaritoni have contacted technology transfer personnel at Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. to protect the compounds they have developed… Read more »
Engage Indiana breakfast serves as focal point for talks on corporate engagement, social responsibility
Just before the Thanksgiving holiday week on Nov. 18, a number of CEOs, executives, social responsibility professionals and other thought leaders gathered for a breakfast meeting at The Westin Indianapolis hotel with a singular focus: How can business be used as a force for good? More specifically, how can companies: Become more inspired to new… Read more »
CARLEY: UEDA summit demonstrates that economic development success comes to universities that build deep, long-term ties with external partners
As regular Crimson Catalyst readers will know, IU was well-represented at the recent University Economic Development Association Annual Summit in Roanoke, Va. Having attended nearly all the Awards of Excellence finalist presentations, I thought I might pass along a few takeaways from those – plus some other key themes of the summit. One consistent theme… Read more »
Biochemistry degrees to be offered in spring 2017 semester at IU Northwest
IU Northwest will begin offering both a bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degree in biochemistry during the spring 2017 semester — making it the sole public institution in northwest Indiana to offer such programs. “We expect that many students will major in biochemistry for the purpose of either joining the workforce or seeking… Read more »
IUPUI entrepreneur speaks on WISH-TV about campus tutoring centers
Kevin Berkopes, director of IUPUI’s Mathematics Assistance Center and Statistics Assistance Center, has been interviewed by WISH-TV about math tutoring on campus. Berkopes also is an entrepreneur who has launched Crossroads Education LLC, an education and logistics technology company. It is part of Indiana University Research and Technology Corp.’s Spin Up entrepreneurial program. Part of the… Read more »
PrecisionHawk, which received an Innovate Indiana Fund investment, integrates its tech with John Deere’s
Terrific news from PrecisionHawk, which received an investment from the Innovate Indiana Fund. According to a news release, the company has integrated its technology with John Deere’s. “PrecisionHawk has completed the integration of its drone data platform, DataMapper, with John Deere Operations Center, a move that complements the ‘precision ag’ space with streamlined ‘decision ag’ products. Outputs from… Read more »
MCROBBIE: TASUS expansion marks significant step in Bloomington, IU efforts to develop city’s Trades District & 10th Street Tech Corridor
Wednesday’s announcement of the expansion of Tsuchiya Co. Ltd.’s North American headquarters in Bloomington means far more than bringing 18 new jobs to the local economy by 2020 and solidifying the Japanese auto parts maker’s presence in south central Indiana. It also represents a significant moment in the long-term growth of Bloomington and Indiana University… Read more »
Apexian, which licenses IU technology, takes on pancreatic cancer
Apexian, formerly ApeX Therapeutics, is developing a drug therapy for pancreatic cancer. Company officials are working to take it into clinical trials. Apexian licenses the technology through Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation. You’ll read more about the company and its drug candidate in this Xconomy.com article.