Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., which advances intellectual property developed at Indiana University so it can be commercialized by industry, has optioned technology to Allinaire Therapeutics that could treat patients affected by lung-related diseases. Allinaire Therapeutics was launched by BioMotiv, a Cleveland-based drug-development accelerator. Allinaire Therapeutics is a biotechnology startup that aims to develop… Read more »
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Film database of child welfare court proceedings now available to IU faculty
Faculty throughout the Indiana University campus system now have access to almost 150 videos shot in juvenile courts, detention centers and prisons that can be used to train future social workers, probation officers, counselors, correctional officers, teachers and others who will work with abused, neglected and at-risk youth. The footage is available through the Institute… Read more »
IUPUI mathematician launches Crossroads Education, a high-tech education startup
Kevin Michael Berkopes, a mathematician in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, has launched an education and logistics technology company called Crossroads Education LLC. Berkopes, founder and CEO, said the company creates innovative, collaborative learning spaces and the technology that drives and supports them. “We support the work of K-12 schools, institutions… Read more »
IURTC's senior technology manager speaks on WGN's "The Opening Bell" about IU tech
Jennifer Finefield, senior technology manager at Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., attended the second annual Midwest University HealthTech Showcase in Chicago on Monday, April 11. She spoke with Steve Grzanich, host of WGN radio’s “The Opening Bell,” about the event and the IU-related startups and technologies that were presented. “A lot of times when… Read more »
IURTC technology commercialization official traveling to China for conferences, networking
Marie Kerbeshian, vice president of technology commercialization at Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., will lead workshops and speak at international conferences April 14 to 29 in China. Kerbeshian said the visit will strengthen relationships already developed between Indiana University and China. “IURTC is exploring ways for Chinese companies to assist the startups in our… Read more »
IU technologies to be showcased in Chicago for venture capitalists and industry leaders
Leaders of private equity, investment banking, venture capital, angel investment, biopharmaceutical and medical-device organizations will attend a private showcase in Chicago of more than 40 top healthcare technologies discovered at Indiana University and other leading research institutions in the Midwest. The second annual Midwest University HealthTech Showcase will be 6 to 9 p.m. CDT Monday,… Read more »
Cell therapy company licenses IU School of Medicine tech that creates blood vessels
Indiana University Research and Technology Corp., which protects intellectual property developed in the Indiana University campus system, has licensed technology that creates human blood vessels to Cellular Dynamics International, a Fujifilm company based in Madison, Wisconsin. The technology was developed by Dr. Mervin C. Yoder, the Richard and Pauline Klinger Professor of Pediatrics and professor… Read more »
Research, industry come together during the second annual IUB Innovation Conference
Research conducted at Indiana University’s Bloomington campus was highlighted and industry representatives spoke about processes to translate research into commercial products during the second annual IUB Innovation Conference on Thursday, March 31. The Johnson Center for Innovation and Translational Research hosted the event, which was headlined by introductions from Keith R. Davis of the Johnson… Read more »
South African company licenses IU’s "One" campus services discovery solution
Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. has licensed a search-based, mobile-friendly solution to discovering campus services to OPENCOLLAB, a South African software development company. OPENCOLLAB will market the product, known as One, to other companies, institutions and municipalities. Faculty, staff and students at Indiana University campuses use One.IU.edu to find campus services like course search,… Read more »
Bloomington Innovation Conference to highlight several IU research projects that show potential commercial applications
Researchers from across all academic disciplines at Indiana University Bloomington will present information about projects that have potential commercial applications at the second annual Bloomington Innovation Conference on March 31. The Johnson Center for Innovation and Translational Research organizes the event, which will take place 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EDT in the Frangipani Room and… Read more »