From the Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics website: The CGB was created in 2000 by the Office of the V/P for Research and the College of Arts and Sciences IU, Bloomington. It has since received regular support from the School of Informatics and the Department of Biology. The CGB has also received crucial financial support… Read more »
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Connect with IU: The Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship Innovation: Kelley School of Business: Indiana University
From the JCEI website: The Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is dedicated to establishing entrepreneurial experiences for students by expanding linkages between Indiana University and the enterprising business community as well as through establishing cross-campus initiatives with other university departments. Find out more here: The Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Kelley… Read more »
Connect with IU: The Linda and Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Science (GCBS)
From the Linda and Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Science (GCBS) website: The Linda and Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Science (GCBS) was established to advance the understanding of complex biological processes and to train next generation scientists in state-of-the-art biomolecular measurements, especially in the field of neuroscience. Collaborations include Indiana University’s… Read more »
Regional Innovation Clusters (4th of a Series)
Blog Post #4: Indiana University and Indiana Life Science Cluster Our previous post has discussed Regionalism and clusters as a tool for economic development and the role of the university in the process. Through our Innovate Indiana initiative, Indiana University has played a significant role in economic development and innovation, particularly with respect to life… Read more »
Regional Innovation Clusters (3rd of a Series)
Blog Post #3: Universities and Regional Innovation Clusters The first two posts of this series discussed “regional innovation clusters” – what they are, why they are beneficial, and what makes one successful. We determined in the previous post, that the three examples of clusters that were highlighted – Colorado CleanTech, Indiana Life Sciences and the Michigan Battery… Read more »
Connect with IU: Center for Economic Education
From the Center for Economic Education website: Since 1978, the IUPUI Center for Economic Education has worked to improve the economic literacy of citizens in Central Indiana. Its mission is to increase the economic understanding and decision-making skills of students by providing educators in grades K-12 with a basic understanding of economics, classroom strategies,… Read more »
Regional Innovation Clusters (2nd of a Series)
Blog Post #2: What do Regional Innovation Clusters Look Like? Previously, we discussed “Regional Innovation Clusters” and why they an important driver of economic growth. The Brookings Institute posits that “clusters generate powerful synergies in local economies by organizing, matching, and linking the key actors and assets.” The question then becomes, what characteristics are associated… Read more »
Regional Innovation Clusters (1st of a Series)
Blog Post #1: What are Regional Innovation Clusters? What does the renewable energy industry in Colorado, the battery industry in Michigan, and Indiana’s own life sciences industry all have in common? All of these are regional industry clusters, and perhaps more importantly, they are highly innovative “Regional Innovation Clusters.” A recent study by the Brookings… Read more »
Connect with IU: Center for the Study of Global Change
From the Center for the Study of Global Change website: The Center for the Study of Global Change has embraced three major challenges: to contribute to the comprehensive internationalization of Indiana University; to promote wider analysis and innovative thinking about global issues by extending the intellectual reach of Indiana University regionally, nationally, and internationally; and… Read more »
Challenges Facing Medical Innovation in the US
While the United States has long been recognized worldwide as the leader in medical innovation, new studies show that we may be losing our global edge. The foremost challenges facing U.S. medical innovation were recently identified in a comprehensive report of the Battelle Technology Partnership Practice commissioned by the Council for American Medical Innovation. Activities… Read more »