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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Increases in workforce, wages, exports and a $79 billion economic impact demonstrates Indiana’s life sciences leadership

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00March 5, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., March 5, 2019 -- Indiana’s life sciences industry celebrated an active 2018 with several notable developments and continued its national prominence with a continuation of strong workforce, wages and company statistics. The economic impact of the state’s life sciences industry – comprised of pharmaceutical, medical device and equipment, agbiosciences, research, testing and medical laboratories and biologistics - continues to grow and is now at $79 billion1 (according to data provided to BioCrossroads by the Indiana Business Research Center [IBRC] at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business). Indiana’s number of life sciences companies increased for a second year to 1,7511 from 1,689 last year and an increase of employees, now totaling 56,3231. The average wages for the life sciences sector was $97,6071 per worker, resulting in a life sciences payroll total of $5.5 billion1 for the state. In addition, [...]

Three prominent Indiana life sciences executives join BioCrossroads Board of Directors

Raquel Bahamonde2021-04-05T16:47:43-04:00January 31, 2019|

INDIANAPOLIS (January 31, 2019) — BioCrossroads today announces three prominent members of Indiana’s life sciences community have joined its board of directors: Aaron Schacht, executive vice president – Innovation, Regulatory & Business Development, Elanco US Inc.; J.J. Spegele, vice president, global business solutions, Covance Central Laboratory Services; and Dr. Ram Yeleti, executive vice president / chief physician executive, Community Health Network. Schacht leads research & development, regulatory affairs and business development for Elanco Animal Health, following a 25-year career at Lilly in R&D, Strategy and External Innovation roles. Schacht is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors for AgriNovus Indiana, a sister organization to BioCrossroads within the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership. Spegele has held executive leadership roles in operations, laboratory services, general management and information technology for clinical research organizations. He also served as vice president of global business transformation [...]

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