By Simran Trana, associate vice president, IU Innovation and Commercialization Office During the pandemic, researchers at all Indiana University campuses and academic centers have focused on creating innovations to help people respond to obstacles created by COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus. These innovations take the form of vaccines and therapies, diagnostics, health care equipment, and… Read more »
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Common rotavirus vaccine might be key to protecting children against COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its global spread, vaccine development is on everyone’s mind. Indiana University’s John Patton is no exception. Patton, an associate professor of biology and Blatt Chair of Virology in the College of Arts and Sciences at IU Bloomington, has been studying viruses for more than 30 years. His main focus has… Read more »
IU Ventures portfolio company Diagnotes makes a positive difference during the COVID-19 outbreak
By Teri Willey, executive director of IU Ventures and fund manager of IU Philanthropic Venture Fund LLC Several health systems in Indiana, including IU Health, are using the sophisticated health care collaboration and telehealth features of Diagnotes to facilitate the screening and treatment of patients and reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus or… Read more »
April 15 StartupIU Fair to engage IU students with startup, innovation interests
By Davis T. Joseph, member, Shoemaker Scholars program On Wednesday, April 15, members of the Indiana University community will meet online for the virtual StartupIU Fair from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT. The free event will be hosted on the Zoom platform; participants can join at https://bit.ly/startup-fair-iu. Davis T. Joseph, a junior from Bloomington, Indiana,… Read more »
New NSIN fellowship will connect top tech talent with key policymakers in DoD and Congress
The National Security Innovation Network, a program office within the U.S. Department of Defense, is launching a unique fellowship that will embed STEM talent in the offices of key decision-makers throughout the U.S. Department of Defense and United States Congress. Fellows will embed for yearlong assignments to help those decision-makers make the best possible choices… Read more »
Faculty at Kelley offer their innovative and entrepreneurial expertise to fight COVID-19
By George Vlahakis, associate director of communications and media relations, Indiana University Kelley School of Business Faculty at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business are using innovative methods and their personal resources in the battle against the novel coronavirus pandemic that has now affected the lives of more than 3,000 Hoosiers and more than… Read more »
New engineering partnership with NSWC Crane has potential to drive regional economic growth
By Joe Carley, director of economic development at Indiana University and director of strategic partnerships at the IU Center for Rural Engagement When it comes to developing a culture of innovation, experts repeat one mantra more than any other: “Proximity matters.” It means that the best ideas flow from putting talented people together in spaces… Read more »
Patent awarded to IU innovation that could activate T cells for immunotherapies
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent on an innovation to stimulate T cells for immunotherapy. The innovation was created by the Yan Yu lab of IU Bloomington. T cells can be used to fight cancer, enhance immune therapy, fight viral infection and induce tolerance in autoimmune disease. An essential step in… Read more »
Patent awarded to IU innovation that could detect chronic immune condition
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent on an innovation to diagnose chronic graft-versus-host disease. The innovation was created by Dr. Sophie Paczesny of the Indiana University School of Medicine. Chronic graft-versus-host disease occurs after certain transplants when donor immune cells recognize the host tissues as foreign and attack them. The current… Read more »
Patent issued to IUPUI method and system to create 3D images with a single imager
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent on an innovation to create 3D images from a single imager. The innovation was created by Lauren Christopher of IUPUI. Depth is important in new consumer electronics products in order to create immersive 3D experiences for the user with new 3D displays. Traditional methods to… Read more »