IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB)

The IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB) is where academia meets industry, driving discovery, innovation, and the commercialization of new therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices to improve human health. We are harnessing Indiana University Research's nearly $1 billion research enterprise and Indiana’s $95 billion annual life science economy to become a national leader in bioscience innovation. Engaging with industry, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists is critical to our mission. We will deepen relationships with key partners across the city, state, and beyond that will help us discover the next innovation, commercialize the next product, and train the state’s life science leaders of the future – ultimately driving both societal and economic impact right here in Indiana. IU LAB will be Indiana University’s front door to industry, with several functions focused on driving research and development with key partners:? -?In the IU LAB Bio Start-Up Center, we will support entrepreneurs launching new companies, products and services with training, incubation with a pre-accelerator and accelerator, and networking. -?The Public-Private Partnerships Center will collaborate with IU’s SciTech Institutes to host local, state and national collaborations with faculty and industry representatives to pursue novel scientific inquiries, commercialize new products, and facilitate industry engagement with researchers and students. -?Developing new technologies, genomics and translational biomarkers to drive the growth of precision medicine in Indiana and beyond is the focus of the Joint Center for Excellence for Point of Care Precision Medicine in partnership with the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute and the Indiana University School of Medicine. -?Companies and entrepreneurs in the life sciences will work through the Translational Bio Center to test their discoveries and perform key translational activities through in vitro and in vivo screening and preclinical studies. IU President Pamela Whitten and I recently had the opportunity to talk to Gerry Dick about IU LAB and IU Indianapolis’ R1 designation. There is so much excitement here at IU for collaboration with students, faculty, researchers, entrepreneurs, start-ups and industry partners to drive bioscience innovation that improves human health. ? Let’s work together to change our state – and world – for the better.

If you’re a faculty researcher new to IU, you won’t want to miss the Office of Research Development’s Research Resource Fair on March 12 at IU Bloomington’s Indiana Memorial Union. From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, speak to representatives from a broad array of offices, centers, and service units across the university that support faculty researchers. Learn how IU Research can help scholars find funding, submit proposals, manage awards, commercialize discoveries, securely store data, develop professionally, and much more. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dz3xi6wK

Great day at The Center for the Business of Life Sciences at the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business workshop at Indiana Biosciences Research Institute. Thank you for having the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB) team join the academic paper presentations and industry discussions alongside partners like Cook Medical. Rebecca Slotegraaf | Dan Peterson | George Telthorst | David Rosenberg | Jillian Turner

On the shoulders of giants! Richard DiMarchi continues to spur innovations and inspire faculty and students alike at Indiana University. We are grateful for his guidance and enthusiasm for IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB)!

Applications for our Gap Fund are officially open! The ICO Gap Fund is a translational research grant program that supports projects to strengthen the commercialization potential of Indiana University faculty and student innovations. Up to $25,000 can be awarded per project. Interested in applying? Learn more about the fund and eligibility criteria: https://lnkd.in/gFmmH588 #translationalresearch #funding #ICOGapFund #research #commercialization #innovation

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THREE new biosciences degrees across schools at Indiana University Indianapolis! The vision is clear, and we can’t wait to help these life sciences leaders of tomorrow soar!

Through the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB), the Indianapolis community will have many new exciting opportunities to engage with IU Indianapolis faculty, staff and students to learn about biosciences – helping us to ultimately train the next generation of researchers, leaders and healthcare providers to support life sciences in Indiana. Two functions of IU LAB will be central to these efforts. In the Academic Gateway, students and current professionals seeking new skills will take introductory and advanced courses and receive credentialing for in-demand subjects. Even middle school and high school students from the area will be able to participate in exploratory programming to learn about future career opportunities. As part of the Futures Center, learners of all types will discover and apply their knowledge to real-world issues while engaging with experts in a series of studios focused on specific technologies. Additionally, the Biomedical Engineering and Informatics (BMEI) Department within the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indianapolis will have a major presence at IU LAB, with some of its faculty having offices and lab spaces within the building. This will make it easier for BMEI faculty – like Mangilal Agarwal and Chia-Ying (James) Lin – to engage with students participating in the Academic Gateway’s educational spaces and the Future Center’s experiential learning facilities. It will also help bridge the gap between these students and industry partners and business start-ups. It is an exciting time here at IU Indianapolis, Indy’s only R1 campus, and I am so excited about the many opportunities we will have to train future innovators and bioscience leaders at IU LAB. Learn more about the mission and goals at iulab.iu.edu. #IUIndyResearch

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will merge with the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology to form the new Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology this July. The merger will enhance collaboration, accelerate discoveries, and strengthen drug development efforts: https://bit.ly/41aypRw

Pamela Whitten and David Rosenberg discuss IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB) during a historic week for Indiana University Indianapolis - Indiana's latest R1 institution! Thank you to Inside INdiana Business and Gerry Dick for stopping by 16 Tech Innovation District to hear more!