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Indiana’s life sciences industry continues to grow; Number of companies and workforce rank state as one of top five in U.S.

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00March 24, 2020|

INDIANAPOLIS (March 24, 2020) -- Indiana’s life sciences industry keeps evolving, expanding, and making new discoveries. In 2019, companies made acquisitions and invested in their local operations; new organizations opened facilities in Indiana, bringing innovation and hundreds of new jobs to the landscape; and start-ups received venture funding to move their products forward. The result is a vibrant and growing Indiana life sciences sector. The sector showed notable growth in several areas as it continues to compete with coastal hubs in the size of its workforce, number of companies and productivity. Now 2,1571 companies and 56,5751 people strong (increases over previous years), the state continues to rank as one of the five most concentrated life sciences states in the United States. For the ninth straight year, Indiana is ranked as the second highest exporter of life sciences products in the U.S with more than $10.5 billion2 in exports, according to [...]

BioCrossroads is supported by a $2.9 million grant from Lilly Endowment to advance the growth and awareness of life sciences in Indiana through 2021

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00March 4, 2020|

INDIANAPOLIS (March 4, 2020) – BioCrossroads has announced a two-year, $2.9 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation for the continued support of the charitable, educational and scientific activities of BioCrossroads. BioCrossroads, an initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, promotes the growth and development of life sciences in Indiana. Since its founding in 2002, it has supported strategies to strengthen Indiana’s existing corporate and university capabilities in the life sciences and has expanded opportunities in the sector by encouraging new business development. “The accelerated pace of science and technology is quickly changing the life sciences ecosystem in Indiana and across the globe,” said Patty Martin, president and CEO of BioCrossroads. “It’s critical for BioCrossroads to continue increasing our capacity for progress in this space through connecting collaborators, investing in innovative companies and educating Hoosiers about [...]

BioCrossroads releases new report on advanced analytics and artificial intelligence focused on Indiana’s industry needs and university capabilities

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00January 16, 2020|

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 16, 2020) – BioCrossroads today released a new report from TEConomy Partners titled Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics in Indiana: An Initial Discussion of Industry Needs and University Capabilities. TEConomy conducted a series of interviews with major employers in Indiana along with leadership at Indiana University (IU), Purdue University (Purdue) and the University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame) to generate their findings, perspectives and recommendations. The study finds that technological change is affecting our economy at an unprecedented pace and is driving significant investments by Indiana’s industry partners and research universities to ensure that they stay ahead of the curve. However, there is limited coordination between industry and academia leaving missed opportunities to leverage investment, recruit and retain talent, and drive economic growth for the state. “Given the speed of change in the advanced analytics space, we wanted [...]

Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics in Indiana: An Initial Discussion of Industry Needs and University Capabilities

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-08T09:56:10-04:00January 16, 2020|

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Data and healthcare executive Darshan Shah joins BioCrossroads as Senior Vice President / Chief Data Officer

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00January 6, 2020|

Darshan Shah, senior vice president and chief data officer, BioCrossroads INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 6, 2020) – BioCrossroads announces that accomplished data and healthcare leader Darshan Shah has joined the organization as senior vice president/chief data officer. Shah brings the organization two decades of proven success in strategically guiding healthcare and life sciences organizations in a variety of functions including operations, finance, quality, engineering and sales. He joins BioCrossroads after serving as chief data officer for the State of Indiana and executive director of the Management and Performance Hub (MPH). As a result of his vision and leadership, MPH is a national leader in transforming state government through the use of data and analytics. “The life sciences sector is driven by data and analytics. Darshan has a deep understanding and passion for finding data-informed solutions that will be invaluable to [...]

IIB Perspectives: Life Sciences Sector Toasts a Successful 2019

Raquel Bahamonde2021-01-12T16:51:37-05:00December 19, 2019|

Inside INdiana Business Perspectives by Patty Martin, president and CEO, BioCrossroads For us, 2019 has been filled with remarkable cross-organizational innovation, an inspiring 16th Annual Life Sciences Summit, and the launch of three exciting initiatives--the INscience news app, the DataX Bio-Innovation Challenge and the AXIS Mentoring program. In addition, we continue to fuel the life sciences entrepreneurial ecosystem as our Indiana Seed Fund III has made investments in six startup companies, including Lumavate, Sabanto, Brickell Biotech and Sexton Biotechnologies, bringing the total to eight since its inception. [READ MORE] (Sources: Inside INdiana Business, BioCrossroads)

BioCrossroads welcomes distinguished new members to Board of Directors, Executive Committee

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00December 17, 2019|

Dan Peterson, Vice President of Industry and Government Affairs for Cook Group; BioCrossroads Board Chair Dan Peterson, Vice President of Industry and Government Affairs for Cook Group; BioCrossroads Board Chair INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 17, 2019) – BioCrossroads announces that Dan Peterson, vice president of Industry and Government Affairs for Cook Group, will lead the board of directors. In addition, seven new members will be joining the board: Dr. Richard DiMarchi, Indiana University; Dr. Ruth Gimeno, Eli Lilly and Company; Cris Johnston, State of Indiana; Marcela Kirberger, Roche Diagnostics Corporation North America; Dr. Theresa Mayer, Purdue University; Dr. Michael Mirro, Parkview Health; and Ron Stiver, IU Health. Stiver will also join the Executive Committee for the organization. “Dan Peterson has played an integral role in the advancement of BioCrossroads’ initiatives and in the Indiana life sciences community as a whole,” [...]

BioCrossroads announces 2019 Indiana Life Sciences Summit lineup

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00July 10, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS (July 10, 2019) - BioCrossroads today announced its agenda and launched registration for the 2019 Indiana Life Sciences Summit on Sept. 26 at the Indianapolis Marriott North. The full-day Summit kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with the scientific session, business track, and poster session and ends with the Cook Medical and Eli Lilly and Company Networking Reception. Several announcements about Indiana’s life sciences sector are expected as well, including a new challenge competition and the annual Watanabe Life Sciences Champion of the Year Award. Delivering the same number of sessions and speakers in one full day versus two half days, the speaker line-up includes TED-like talks from life sciences leaders who will discuss artificial intelligence in healthcare and the life sciences. Speakers include Sanji Fernando, vice president at OptumLabs, a collaborative research and innovation center, dedicated to improving patient [...]

BioCrossroads names Patricia Martin President and CEO

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00June 26, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS (June 26, 2019) —BioCrossroads today announced that, after a national search, Patricia (Patty) Martin, a former Eli Lilly and Company executive, has been named president and CEO. A veteran life sciences and community leader, she is BioCrossroads’ third CEO in its 17-year history. At Lilly, Martin was the chief operating officer (COO) of Lilly Diabetes for seven years and also served as Lilly’s Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), Chief Alliance Officer (CAO) and other leadership roles that included strategy, clinical product development, and investor relations. Martin also is involved in Indianapolis non-profit organizations. She is currently a member of the Indiana University Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council and was the board chair for the 500 Festival in 2016. She succeeds David L. Johnson, who retired from the organization in December to assume his responsibilities as president and CEO of the Central [...]

BioCrossroads Releases 2018 Annual Report

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-08T09:56:10-04:00March 5, 2019|

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