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 »
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Ascend Indiana, IU Bicentennial, upcoming E2E conference highlight quarterly CREED meeting at IUPUI
At its first quarterly meeting of 2017, Indiana University’s Council of Regional Engagement and Economic Development heard briefings on efforts to develop and retain skilled labor in Indiana’s workforce, details about IU’s upcoming Bicentennial celebration and changes planned for its third annual E2E Convergence event. The vice president of Ascend Indiana, Sally Reasoner, discussed her… Read more »
Hepatitis B drug developed by Assembly Biosciences advances through early safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic evaluation
Assembly Biosciences Inc., a Carmel-based biotech company with numerous ties to Indiana University and the Hoosier State — has successfully completed part of a Phase I study for a lead drug being developed to treat chronic cases of hepatitis B. The opening half of the study evaluated the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics (studies of how… Read more »
Several companies with IU ties among nominees for 18th annual Mira Awards
Nominees for TechPoint’s 18th annual Mira Awards were recently revealed, with half of the 180 applications received advancing in this year’s competition. The Miras honor the “Best of Tech” throughout Indiana and many of the nominees — as one might well imagine — have Indiana University ties. One such company, nominated for Innovation of the… Read more »
PROFILE: Kelley senior’s startup helps Tydee busy students’ laundry woes
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Some say it’s lazy. Others call it a time-kill. Either way, there’s an unmistakable truth that spans generations of college students – one that Indiana University senior Zachary Burr hopes to capitalize upon. “We hate doing laundry. The physical task of washing, drying and folding clothes takes several hours out of your… 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 »
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 »
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 »
IU Northwest professor helps small businesses search for ‘appi-ness’ when it comes to low-cost mobile marketing
Once again, Subir Bandyopadhyay’s mission to bring low-cost mobile marketing strategies to small businesses in northwest Indiana has taken flight — this time at a Jan. 23 workshop held at the IU Northwest campus. Titled “In Search of Appi-ness: Leverage Apps to Develop a Cost-Effective Mobile Marketing Strategy,” 23 people took part in the four-hour… Read more »