We congratulate Dr. Mark Kelley of Apexian Pharmaceuticals and the Indiana University School of Medicine. He has been named to the American Health Council’s Education Board. Dr. Kelley is the Betty and Earl Herr Professor of Pediatric Oncology Research/Professor of Pediatrics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology & Pharmacology and Toxicology at the School of Medicine. As… Read more »
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Regional Campus Grand Challenges Initiative winners announced
Two projects have been selected for Indiana University’s Regional Campus Grand Challenges Initiative. The program focuses on regional campus faculty who are uniquely suited to engage in promising multi-disciplinary efforts to address complex challenges that face Indiana communities. The selected projects address one of the two applied research areas: Making Indiana Healthier, to leverage the… Read more »
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Women Inventors at IU
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the stories of three women inventors in Indiana University’s campus system whose research has been or soon will be commercialized. Bonnie Blazer-Yost, Professor, Department of Biology, Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis Blazer-Yost is conducting research on treatments for polycystic kidney disease, or PKD. Between one in 400 and one in… Read more »
New IU Kokomo computer science degree helps fill job growth demand
Indiana University Kokomo will offer a computer science degree beginning this fall semester – allowing students access to a high-paying, fast-growing career field in the state and across the country. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved the four-year degree, which will help fill some of the gap for computer science graduates in every sector,… Read more »
IU Bloomington researchers invited to apply for $25,000 translational research project grants
Researchers at Indiana University Bloomington can further develop translational research projects with grants as high as $25,000 from the Johnson Center for Innovation and Translational Research. The Translational Research Pilot Grant Program funds the completion of proof-of-concept projects that will support the development of translational research projects with industry partners, the establishment of new… Read more »
Save the Date: 3rd Annual Education to Employment (E2E) Convergence, April 20 in Indianapolis
Representatives of the higher education, industrial, nonprofit, government, and economic and workplace development sectors will benefit by attending the third annual Education-to-Employment (E2E) Convergence on Thursday, April 20 on the Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis campus. The E2E Convergence is a statewide forum focused on how Indiana can build a stronger workforce by developing and retaining… Read more »
VIDEO: IU among the founding members of Indiana IoT Lab-Fishers
Indiana University Vice President for Engagement Bill Stephan was among state, local and industry leaders who announced plans to create a 25,000-foot facility in Fishers. Indiana IoT Lab-Fishers is located in the city’s Certified Tech Park. The goal is to encourage collaboration and innovation within the Internet of Things industry. Member companies will be allowed to… Read more »
FDA approves Phase 1 study of Apexian Pharmaceuticals’ lead compound
Congratulations to Apexian Pharmaceuticals! The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has authorized the clinical stage biotechnology company to begin the Phase 1 study of APX3330, its lead compound. Steve Carchedi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Apexian Pharmaceuticals, said, “We are very excited to have reached this important milestone in the evaluation of APX3330 in patients with cancer and… Read more »
IUPUI students to showcase their entrepreneurial talents during the 2017 JagStart competition!
Major League Baseball may be in the midst of spring training, but very important pitches will happen Friday, March 3 in Indianapolis Fifteen teams of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis students will compete for $5,500 during the 2017 JagStart competition, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Lilly Auditorium of the IUPUI library. The teams have three minutes to share product or… Read more »
Inside Indiana Business reports on healthcare software startup Digital Health Solutions
Digital Health Solutions is a software startup founded by Dr. Stephen Downs and Tammy Dugan, two members of the Indiana University School of Medicine. The company’s first product, software called CHICA, or Child Health Improvement through Computer Automation, has been used at Eskenazi Hospital for several years. The company licenses the technology through Indiana University Research and Technology… Read more »