Art and Science to Blend at New Conservation Lab

At first glance, the subjects of art and science may seem to exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, but in the world of conservation science, the two subjects are remarkably intertwined—and Indianapolis will soon have a new place where they can converge. In just a matter of days, the Indianapolis Museum of Art will begin construction on its new Conservation Science Laboratory. Under the leadership of recently hired Senior Conservation Scientist Dr. Greg Smith, the lab is expected to forge new relationships among the arts community, Indiana's burgeoning life sciences industry and university academia—a relationship, Smith says, will benefit all.

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Reversing 'Brain Drain'

510(k) Program Under Scrutiny, Indiana life sciences companies: be aware

By Ralph Hall and Vince Ventimiglia - Counsel, Baker & Daniels

The 510(k) system is a key regulatory pathway for industry, providing a pathway for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market for new devices that are substantially equivalent to a device already legally on the market. Approximately 3,500 to 4,000 510(k)s are submitted each year in comparison to 30-50 Premarket Approvals (PMAs). Efforts to make substantial changes to the 510(k) system have been gaining momentum over the past few months due to concerns about the potential for high risk for unsafe devices to be cleared through the 510(k) process rather than the more complex PMA process.

Inside INdiana Business, BioCrossroads and Indiana University have launched a new partnership to communicate the growth, success and excitement surrounding Indiana's life sciences industry. We share a belief that this innovative field plays a vital role in the development of the entrepreneurs, innovations and businesses that will allow Indiana to compete in a global economy. Life Sciences INdiana is published by the special projects unit of Grow INdiana Media Ventures LLC, the parent company of the Inside INdiana Business brand of business news products.

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