Now that I have highlighted three of the twelve research projects that reached the technology transfer phase of their development and filed invention disclosures with the Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. (IURTC), I will wrap up this series of blogs by highlighting one last project. I have enjoyed the opportunity to share a few of the projects that contributed to the Indiana Clinical… Read more »
Tag: Technology Commercialization
Indiana CTSI and IURTC-supported Projects Series: Part 3
I have now highlighted two of the twelve research projects that have reached the technology transfer phase of their development and filed invention disclosures with the Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. (IURTC). All twelve have contributed to the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (Indiana CTSI) setting a record last year for supported research projects reaching sufficient development to initiate technology transfer activities. I am… Read more »
Business and engineering students partner to bring patented invention to market
Business students at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Indianapolis along with students from the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI are partnering to bring a patented invention to market. Two business students and three biomedical engineering students are joining forces to research how to commercialize a new kidney dialysis invention by IU surgeon George Akingba,… Read more »
Indiana CTSI and IURTC-supported Projects Series: Part 2
As mentioned in the first of the four blogs in this series, the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (Indiana CTSI) set a record last year for supported research projects that have reached the technology transfer phase of their development, including twelve projects that filed invention disclosures with the Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. (IURTC). I am highlighting four of… Read more »
When investigators become inventors
We academic researchers like to call ourselves “investigators.” We enjoy sleuthing down information trails. And sometimes, through skill and serendipity, our work results in discoveries that have translational and commercial potential. When innovations do occur, the investigator becomes an “inventor,” too. It’s complicated, of course – which is what spurred me to assemble the Faculty… Read more »
American Made: The Impact of Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Professionals on U.S. Competitiveness
Thought you may enjoy reading this. American Made: The Impact of Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Professionals on U.S. Competitiveness.
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 »
NVCA Launches Medical Innovation and Competitiveness(MedIC) Coalition
By Tony Armstrong The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) has announced the formation of the Medical Innovation and Competitiveness (MedIC) Coalition, a new alliance comprised of both venture capital firms and their life sciences portfolio companies. The MedIC Coalition will be a united voice in Washington D.C. advocating for policies and regulations that advance U.S…. Read more »
Basics of Patent Protection 1
By Tony Armstrong People often ask me “how do I protect my idea?” There are many ways to do so – the important thing is to do it. Probably best to consult your attorney but here are two of the more ‘popular’ categories of intellectual property: Patents When you register your invention with the government—a… Read more »
Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conferences Series: Center for the Business of Life Sciences: Kelley School of Business: Indiana University
By Tony Armstrong Each year, CBLS presents its Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration conference series, which provides a forum for various players in healthcare and life sciences to consider, discuss, and debate key business strategy issues. The forum brings together key players from industry, academia, government, and economic development communities. See the full schedule Indiana Life… Read more »