For nearly two decades, Biocrossroads has established itself as a leader in helping to build Indiana’s life sciences sector and a major source of venture capital for Indiana-based life sciences startups. Biocrossroads has also been one of Indiana University’s most effective partners in helping to move laboratory discoveries into the marketplace and catalyzing a robust… Read more »
Tag: Richard DiMarchi
Concussion detection device developed by IU optometry professors recently featured in TV segment aired on Evansville's WFIE-14News
A portable device being developed by Indiana University optometry professors Nicholas Port and Steven Hitzeman to quickly detect concussion symptoms in athletes was featured this week on Evansville’s NBC affiliate, WFIE-14News. To measure concussion symptoms, Port and Hitzeman devised a system that includes eye-tracking goggles within a shoebox-sized device and a balance platform based on… 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 »
DiMarchi to keynote, Kelley to be honored at Innovation to Enterprise event set for Nov. 4
One of Indiana University’s most distinguished researchers, Richard DiMarchi, will serve as keynote speaker for the IUPUI Innovation to Enterprise Forum & Showcase set for Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the IUPUI Campus Center Theater. The event highlights the research and creative successes of IU faculty, scientists and students, which will be featured during a showcase… Read more »
Sixth-annual Watanbe Symposium in Chemical Biology scheduled for Saturday at Simon Hall
One of Simon Hall’s headline events for the year, the Sixth Annual Watanabe Symposium in Chemical Biology hosted by IU Bloomington’s Department of Chemistry, is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in Chemistry 122. The symposium honors the late August “Gus” Watanabe, who led research and development at Eli Lilly… Read more »
Chemist, entrepreneur DiMarchi to give keynote address at National Academy of Inventors' conference, named NAI Fellow
Indiana University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Richard DiMarchi will serve as a keynote speaker during the National Academy of Inventors’ fourth annual conference set for March 19 and 20 in Pasadena, Calif. In addition, DiMarchi was elected as an NAI Fellow. The Standiford H. Cox Professor of Chemistry and Linda and Jack Gill Chair in… Read more »
IU research drives economic impact in Indiana
People tend to think of academic research as pure expense. In fact, research at Indiana University drives significant economic impact. Each year faculty researchers at IU bring hundreds of millions of fresh dollars into the state from external funding sources. These funds, in turn, create new jobs and opportunities as they are expended. In fiscal… Read more »