As the healthcare industry’s “fee for service” model gradually gives way to revenues generated through outcomes and agreements focused on wellness and prevention, how will this impact the development of innovative new products and intellectual property? To gain a better grasp on this dilemma, the Center for the Business of Life Sciences at IU’s Kelley… Read more »
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WHITE: Lilly grant paves the way to explore potential "Rural Center of Excellence" at IU
The arrival of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday season brought with it three substantial gifts for people who work and live in Southwest Central Indiana. They came in the form of grants from the Lilly Endowment Inc. that totaled $42 million — all for initiatives aimed at boosting the region’s economy. One will… Read more »
IU President McRobbie gives keynote talk at Bloomington economic development meeting
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie was the keynote speaker at the Bloomington Economic Development Corp.’s annual meeting, which took place Wednesday at the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center. McRobbie discussed the progress being made on achieving priorities identified within the university’s Bicentennial Strategic Plan, as well as the importance that partnerships between IU, the Bloomington… Read more »
IU ranked among world's 50 most innovative universities, based on patent, publishing data
According to a Reuters News analysis of patent and publishing data from hundreds of research institutions around the globe between 2008 and 2013, Indiana University ranks among the world’s 50 most innovative universities. IU placed 49th in the list of Top 100 World’s Most Innovative Universities and 33rd among U.S. universities. Twelve of the Top 100, including… Read more »
Bloomington Code School's next session is scheduled for January 25 through April 13
Since its inception in June 2014, about 200 Monroe County residents have taken part in the Bloomington Code School, a free program offered by the Bloomington Technology Partnership (BTP). The school is designed to help community members learn web development and design skills to fill open technology jobs in the area. Much of Indiana suffers… Read more »
Biotech company with strong IU, Indiana ties adds execs ahead of anticipated clinical trials
Assembly Biosciences, a biotechnology company with strong Indiana University and Hoosier State ties that seeks to cure hepatitis B and C. difficile infections, announced several senior-level hires throughout the company on Monday. Founded in 2012, Assembly is largely built around the research of Adam Zlotnick, a professor of molecular and cellular biochemistry at Indiana University… Read more »
Five finalist proposals announced for IU's Grand Challenges research program
The most ambitious research effort in Indiana University history — the Grand Challenges program — announced five finalists on Thursday (Jan. 8) to submit full proposals for consideration by an April 18 deadline. Over the next four months, IU’s Office of the Vice President for Research and other university entities will work with finalist teams… Read more »
Sideline diagnosis of concussions is the goal of two researchers at IU's School of Optometry
In a November 22 NFL game between the St. Louis Rams and the Baltimore Ravens, Rams quarterback Case Keenum was sacked in the fourth quarter and hit his head on the turf. Despite the Rams sending their head trainer on the field to talk with Keenum — and the presence of an NFL injury… Read more »
Startup Weekend winners seek innovations in food donation, food delivery – and partying
About 65 people — including nine teams of experienced and prospective entrepreneurs — took part in the sixth annual Startup Weekend Bloomington event recently held at IU’s Cyberinfrastructure Building. Sponsored in part by Innovate Indiana and the Innovate Indiana Fund, Startup Weekend provides time, space, knowledge and resources to help potential entrepreneurs launch their own… Read more »
Now that Interstate 69 links Bloomington with Crane, Evansville, IU officials cite emerging opportunities for economic development
With Wednesday’s official opening of a 27-mile stretch of Interstate 69 between Crane and Bloomington, Indiana University now has unprecedented access to areas of southwest Indiana that extend all the way to Evansville. This means increased opportunities — thanks largely to decreased travel times — to further expand ongoing partnerships with facilities such as Naval… Read more »