Spotlight Innovation Inc. is advancing preclinical testing on a potential treatment for spinal muscular atrophy. The treatment was developed by Dr. Elliot Androphy of the Indiana University School of Medicine, and licensed to Spotlight Innovation by the Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. A news release about Spotlight Innovation’s engagement of a contract research organization and the… Read more »
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IURTC CEO Tony Armstrong reports on strong year to Board of Trustees
2016 was a strong year in technology commercialization and economic development at Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., according to a report by IURTC CEO Tony Armstrong to the Indiana University Board of Trustees last week. Some highlights from the past year include: Licenses: 46, up 84 percent from 25 in FY 2015 Licensing revenue: $7.03… Read more »
Using software to improve quality of care for young patients
The quality of care for pediatric patients will be improved by software developed at IU School of Medicine and commercialized by a startup company. Digital Health Solutions was launched by Dr. Stephen Downs and Tammy Dugan to commercialize software called CHICA, or Child Health Improvement through Computer Automation. Over the past 12 years, CHICA has been used for… Read more »
ASK THE TECH MANAGER: Bill Brizzard discusses how inventors can help IURTC commercialize inventions (Part 1 of 2)
Q: How can I help with the commercialization of my work? A: You’ve submitted an invention disclosure and a patent application has been filed. Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation will market your invention to prospective commercial partners. However, it is a challenge to find the right one. You can help by identifying potential commercial… Read more »
The Bee Corp. begins R&D on its commercial beehive sensors
Remember The Bee Corp., the startup launched by then-IU students that won the BEST Competition? The company is growing! Wyatt Wells, the company CMO, explained that the company has begun research and development on its agriculture technology: sensors that detect what the environment of a commercial beehive is like. You can read more about the… Read more »
Edit: JCITR sets April 1 deadline to apply for Translational Research Pilot Grants
Indiana University Bloomington researchers have until April 1 to apply for grants from the Johnson Center for Innovation and Translational Research. Previously the deadline had been set for April 17. Contact Johanna E. Salazar, Assistant Director, at (812) 855-3133 or jsalazar@indiana.edu for more information, and read the Crimson Catalyst blog closer to the deadline. Since… Read more »
IURTC Outreach: David Wilhite to judge student science projects
Personnel at Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. continue their mission to share their expertise with local, state and national audiences! David Wilhite, Director of Technology Commercialization in Indianapolis, will judge science projects at Lantern Road Elementary School on Friday, February 3. The science fair includes projects by students between first and fourth grade. Projects… Read more »
Startup licensing IU technology nears trials for Fragile X Syndrome treatment
We wish the best to Confluence Pharmaceuticals LLC, which licenses technology through Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. According to Inside Indiana Business, the company is within a few months of beginning clinical trials for its drug that could treat Fragile X Syndrome. FXS affects about 180,00 people in the United States. People affected by FXS… Read more »
Positioning for Success: IU Bloomington team develops technology with JCITR grant
In May 2016, the Johnson Center for Innovation and Translational Research (JCITR) awarded more than $160,000 in grants to seven projects at Indiana University Bloomington through the Translational Research Pilot Grant program. One of those projects is “Indoor Positioning System,” led by Kylie Peppler and Joshua Danish, School of Education; and Armin Moczek, Department of… Read more »
What’s the buzz about The Bee Corp? CEO Ellie Symes speaks with Gerry Dick of Inside Indiana Business.
Ellie Symes of The Bee Corp. spoke with host Gerry Dick of Inside Indiana Business about the startup, its technology, its partners and its future. Congratulations to Ellie on the growth of this startup company! The complete four-minute broadcast interview can be watched here.