A method invented by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers to treat and prevent chronic kidney disease has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Chronic kidney disease can result from different causes, but the final pathway involves a process called renal fibrosis. This process creates an excess of connective tissue,… Read more »
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IUPUI apparatuses for use in automotive testing awarded a patent from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Technology invented by IUPUI researchers to improve testing of automobile sensors that recognize bicycles and bicyclists has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Automotive companies develop control systems to avoid or mitigate vehicle collisions, including those with a bicyclist. Evaluations of emergency braking systems using an actual bicycle may be… Read more »
IU School of Medicine pediatric catheter awarded a patent from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
A catheter invented by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers for use with pediatric patients has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Rectal catheters typically used to conduct enema studies in pediatric patients are secured in place with significant amounts of external adhesive tape. Despite this, there can be significant… Read more »
Q&A with IUPUI Chancellor Nasser H. Paydar on economic development
IUPUI Chancellor Nasser H. Paydar is committed to economic development in Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. His commitment will be cemented even further in 2018-19 as he serves as president of the board of governors of The Economic Club of Indiana. The first event of The Economic Club of Indiana’s 2018-19 luncheon series will… Read more »
Dean of the Yale School of Architecture and Cummins chairman and CEO to speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s Oct. 2 luncheon
Deborah Berke, dean of the Yale School of Architecture and founder of Deborah Berke Partners, and Tom Linebarger, chairman and CEO of Cummins, will speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The luncheon will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Tickets for members of the… Read more »
Bloomington entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for B-Start program by Sept. 21
Indiana University Bloomington students and other Monroe County residents with an interest in launching their own company are encouraged to apply for B-Start, an initiative of the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. The five-month pre-accelerator program provides business development workshops and consultations with local experts. It concludes with a pitch competition. The deadline to apply is… Read more »
Rolls-Royce North America president and CEO to speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s Sept. 21 luncheon
Tom Bell, president and CEO of Rolls-Royce North America, will speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s luncheon on Friday, Sept. 21. The luncheon will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Tickets for members of the Economic Club of Indiana are $30; tickets for nonmembers are $35. They can be… Read more »
IU designs at The Union 525
Earlier this week, we had our first look at the dedicated Indiana University space at The Union 525 in Indianapolis. Union 525 is a top tech venue providing space for startup and growing companies in downtown Indianapolis. Our presence at Union 525 will enable Indiana University to directly collaborate with Indianapolis tech innovators and entrepreneurs.
Meet the IU CREED members: Kirk White of IU Bloomington
The Indiana University Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development, or CREED, addresses regional economic concerns and identifies ways that IU can use its resources to advance economic development efforts in the state. Each IU campus has a CREED representative, appointed by the campus’s chancellor or provost. Kirk White has represented IU Bloomington on CREED… Read more »
Meet the IU CREED members: Subir Bandyopadhyay of IU Northwest
The Indiana University Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development, or CREED, addresses regional economic concerns and identifies ways that IU can use its resources to advance economic development efforts in the state. Each IU campus has a CREED representative, appointed by the campus’s chancellor or provost. Subir Bandyopadhyay has represented IU Northwest on CREED… Read more »