Elanco names new board chairman

Elanco Animal Health Inc. has named a former CEO of a global food company as its next chairman. Lawrence Kurzius will succeed David Hoover as board chairman later this year at the conclusion of the company’s annual shareholders meeting.... Read More

Lilly signs another AI deal, this one for obesity

In its latest push into artificial intelligence, Lilly has signed a deal with a California-based biotech to discover new obesity targets in humans. Fauna Bio says it will give Lilly access to its AI platform to support preclinical drug discovery efforts.... Read More

Ortho manufacturer undergoes rebranding

Warsaw-based Precision Medical Technologies is rebranding to better reflect what it says is its adaptability of services and products. The contract manufacturer of orthopedic implants and devices said Thursday the effort includes a new logo and name branding.... Read More

Ricks: Lilly ready to build on Zepbound approval

The CEO of Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. says it's "a historic time at the old pill company on the south side of the city" after receiving regulatory approval for the company's highly anticipated injectable weight loss drug, Zepbound.... Read More

Notre Dame professors win Commercialization Awards

Two Notre Dame professors received cash prizes in the 1st Source Bank Commercialization Awards. The awards are given to to faculty from Notre Dame or IU South Bend who have "successfully transitioned their technologies from the lab to the marketplace."... Read More

Genezen lands $18.5 million growth investment

Fishers-based gene therapy firm Genezen has closed on a $18.5 million growth equity investment led by Boston-based Ampersand Capital Partners. The company said Thursday it will use the funding to accelerate expansion plans at its Fishers headquarters.... Read More