Quantum Leap Bridging Humanities and STEM
Indiana Humanities is launching a new two-year initiative called “Quantum Leap.” CEO Keira Amstutz explains what happens when we bridge the humanities with STEM. ... Read More
Life Sciences Video
Lilly CEO Details $850M Plans
Eli Lilly and Co. is making an $850 million investment on manufacturing and research in the U.S. in 2017 and that includes Indianapolis. CEO Dave Ricks talks about what’s fueling the investment, and if more could be on the way.... Read More
Lilly Diabetes to Sponsor NASCAR
What do Eli Lilly and Co. and NASCAR have in common? A lot, these days. The Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company is expanding its partnership, signing a multi-year deal to become the “Official Diabetes Health Partner of NASCAR.”... Read More
Research Pegs Indiana’s Life Sciences Impact at $63B
The state’s life sciences initiative says the industry’s impact continues to get bigger. BioCrossroads says research from the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business shows the industry’s economic impact in 2015 rose to $63 billion. In all, more than 56,000 employees are tied to nearly 1,700 Indiana life sciences […]... Read More
Women in Healthcare, Life Sciences Mentoring Program
There is a scarcity of women leading healthcare and life science organizations in Indiana and across the U.S. Leaders from the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Indiana chapter are out to change that with a new mentoring program. ... Read More
How Upland’s Sour Ale Mystery was Solved
Bloomington-based Upland Brewing Co. was forced to dump 1,600 gallons of beer, because of a fermentation problem. We explain how an IU biochemist came to the rescue. ... Read More
Roche CEO: IBRI Will Succeed Where Others Have Failed
The chief executive officer of Roche Diagnostic North America says Governor Eric Holcomb’s endorsement of the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute is key to the collaboration that he believes will ultimately make the facility a global leader. Jack Phillips tells Inside INdiana Business the institute is about halfway to its $350 million funding goal. ... Read More
New Fat Replacement ‘Epogee’ Lands Major Customer
Is it too good to be true? A former Dow AgroSciences and Lilly exec has developed a new fat replacement called Epogee that cuts calories, but keeps the taste. Choco Finesse has also landed a first major customer.... Read More
Purdue’s $250M Life Sciences Investment
Purdue is pumping $250 million into life sciences research. Executive Vice President For Research and Partnerships Suresh Garimella weighs-in on the impact the investment will have on both the university and the state.... Read More
Inside the Brown Center for Immunotherapy
The IU School of Medicine receives its largest gift ever from an alum… $30 million! In the Business of Health, Barbara Lewis talks with tech pioneer Don Brown about the gift and a focus on immunotherapy.... Read More
Outgoing Lilly CEO Talks Triumphs, Disappointments
Eli Lilly and Co. CEO John Lechleiter sits down for his last interview before leaving the drug maker’s top office. He talks about triumphs, the Alzheimer’s disappointment and what’s next for him and wife Sarah as they head into retirement.... Read More
Apexian Develops Pancreatic Cancer Drug
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. Barbara Lewis talks with the scientific founder of Apexian Pharmaceuticals about a drug that could make a difference.... Read More
New AgBiosciences Talent Report
AgriNovus Indiana is out with a new report on talent. Find out why Indiana is in a good position, and where work needs to be done.... Read More
Roche’s Major Upgrades, Commitment to Indy
The first phase of a $300 million expansion at Indianapolis-based Roche Diagnostics Corp. is now complete. Hear from the Roche Group chairman, in town from Switzerland, on what he thinks about Indiana.... Read More
Elanco Establishing Itself as Industry Leader
Greenfield-based Elanco U.S. Inc. has announced an agreement to add the companion animal vaccine portfolio of one of its competitors. The $885 million deal with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. involves dozens of cat, dog and rabies vaccines, as well as an Iowa manufacturing facility. Shawn McKee, Elanco’s Senior Director of Companion Animal U.S. explains what the […]... Read More
IBRI Hires European Bioscience Giant
The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute has hired the man who will set the agenda for the research and innovation that comes out of the center. Rainer Fischer, who has been named chief scientific and innovation officer, most recently led the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology in Germany.... Read More
Indiana Conference Continues to Connect Life Sciences Industry to Businesses
The Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series kicked off 10 years ago. The popular event continues to serve as a major business connector for the Indiana life sciences industry.... Read More
Indiana Schools Provide Solution to EpiPen Price Controversy
The price controversy over the EpiPen has Indiana physicians reminding parents of a recent state law that could help their children. Two years ago, state legislation allowed schools to get EpiPens for free. ... Read More
Inside Wild Pitch Yeast
He’s a cancer researcher by day and a beer expert by night. Meet the IU scientist who’s launched Wild Pitch Yeast and is providing yeast to craft breweries making special Bicentennial-ales. ... Read More
2016 ‘Indiana Companies to Watch’
Fourteen businesses state-wide were recognized as the 2016 ‘Indiana Companies to Watch’. Newly appointed Indiana Economic Development Corporation Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Ian Steff talks about the importance of the event to Governor Mike Pence’s $1 billion innovation and entrepreneurship initiative.... Read More