Bri Heron, technology marketing manager at Indiana University’s Innovation and Commercialization Office, contributed the following story. Bruce Molitoris, MD, MS, a distinguished professor emeritus at the Indiana University School of Medicine and internationally acclaimed scientist, has determined that the Alpha-2-macroglubin Receptor Associated Protein, a naturally occurring protein inhibitor of kidney proximal tubule reabsorption, minimizes drug-induced… Read more »
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‘Best in Tech’ award nominees reflect IU’s advancement of high-potential startups
Earlier today, Indianapolis-based growth accelerator TechPoint unveiled the nominees for its 24th annual Mira Awards, which honor the “Best in Tech” in Indiana. Continuing a recent trend, this year’s nominees reflect Indiana University’s successful efforts to advance high-potential startup companies with strong university affiliations, while also contributing to the expansion of Indiana’s technology ecosystem. Among… Read more »
IU researcher develops new therapy for treatment of ALS
Bri Heron, technology marketing manager at Indiana University’s Innovation and Commercialization Office, contributed the following story. Indiana University researcher Chandler Walker, Ph.D., has developed a new stem cell-based secretome therapy that influences both the central and peripheral components of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis pathology. Secretome refers to the secretions of tissue or cells that can be… Read more »
IU, NSWC Crane partner on research initiative to help secure Navy’s AI, machine learning systems
The following story was adapted from a news release recently published by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. Images are courtesy of NSWC Crane. Indiana University and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, recently collaborated on research into innovative techniques designed to protect artificial intelligence and machine learning systems used by the U.S. Navy from… Read more »
IU’s, state’s participation in first-ever NBA games in India helps alumni investors score, spotlights potential economic benefits of engagement with country’s growing venture capital landscape
Late in 2019, top officials from Indiana, including Gov. Eric Holcomb and leaders of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and Indiana University met up in Mumbai, India, to help celebrate the National Basketball Association’s first-ever game in the country. In addition to cheering on the home state Indiana Pacers to an overtime victory over the… Read more »
IU researchers seek to commercialize AI tool to identify undiagnosed cases of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia
Bri Heron, technology marketing manager at Indiana University’s Innovation and Commercialization Office, contributed the following story. In the United States alone, Alzheimer’s disease currently affects 6.5 million people and over 11 million caregivers. National costs are projected to reach $1 trillion by 2050. Current early detection approaches for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive… Read more »
IU-affiliated startup wins the Regional Pre-Seed Award from Elevate Nexus Southern Region Pitch Competition
Bri Heron, technology marketing manager at Indiana University’s Innovation and Commercialization Office, contributed the following story. Indiana University’s Jamie Tagg is expanding work with his startup idea Celadore after being selected as a winner of a $20,000 Fall Regional Pre-Seed award at the 2022 Elevate Nexus Southern Region Pitch Competition. Celadore, an acoustically optimized cello… Read more »
IU program hits new milestones on path to accelerate new innovations in defense, national security
An Indiana University initiative to support and advance the development of promising new technologies with potential applications in national security and defense has reached several major milestones as it approaches the end of its second year. In late 2020, IU received a grant from the National Security Innovation Network, a program office within the U.S…. Read more »
In the trenches: IUPUI students put data skills to the test in helping to determine economic impact of College Football Playoff title game
David Gard, IU assistant vice president for university economic engagement, contributed to the writing of this story. In less than two months, SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles suburb of Inglewood, Calif., will host the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. When the game is over, there will be a winner and a loser…. Read more »
Shining the spotlight on IU entrepreneurs, innovators
November is National Entrepreneurship Month in the U.S., a time when the nation celebrates its entrepreneurs and the contributions they make to strengthening the American economy and their communities. This week (Nov. 14-20) is also Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international celebration of entrepreneurship. Through robust educational programs and services in the areas of entrepreneurship, business… Read more »