It is our mission to secure Indiana’s position as a global leader in life sciences by advocating, connecting, promoting, and delivering tangible benefits on behalf of our diverse corporate members. | | |
A Note from the President & CEO
And just like that the summer is almost over!
With that, we are restarting our Life Sciences Lifeline Luncheon series hosted by Barnes & Thornburg on August 19th. We’ll be discussing AI In Life Sciences and how it’s being integrated into labs and diagnostics. Should be a great discussion!
The stars (and schedules) finally aligned and Board Chairman Roger Harvey and I were able to present Rep. Rudy Yakym with the 2024 Legislator of the Year Award. Thanks again to Rep. Yakym for his tireless support of Indiana’s life science industry and his advocacy on Capitol Hill.
It’s getting down to the wire to sign up for our golf scramble taking place on September 11th. We still have a few sponsorship opportunities available and a few spots remain to play. Please reach out as soon as possible because September will be here before you know it!
Kristin
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Introducing our newest board member, Ann Vermilion
Indiana Life Sciences is pleased to announce our new board member, Ann Vermilion, Regional Lead - State Government Affairs for the Midwest region for Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals.
In her role, she brings education and insight into Diabetes and Obesity, Rare diseases, and a passion for improved health outcomes for the States. Previously, she served as a State Representative in the Indiana General Assembly. Ann has 20 years of experience in hospital and healthcare administration and senior leadership, serving as a hospital administrator overseeing medical affairs, community outreach, and business development, while also serving on numerous community boards, Indiana state initiatives, and federal consortiums.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Ann to the board of directors,” said Kristin Jones, President and CEO of the Indiana Life Sciences Association. “Ann has a wealth of experience and knowledge not only in health and life sciences but also in government. She has long been an advocate for the life sciences industry, and we look forward to working closely with her.”
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Indiana Life Sciences Association Members have full access to a monthly report on all non-dilutive government funding opportunities for the biosciences, plus a monthly webinar discussion with the experts at G2G Consulting.
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Events happening this month
- G2G August webinar: August 21
12 p.m - 1 p.m. ET Non-Dilutive Funding for Life Sciences: G2G's Monthly GBC Reporting Service Webinar
- Every third Thursday of the month, G2G hosts this online event to give bioscience companies (e.g. therapeutics, diagnostics, medical device, digital health, etc.) the chance to learn about non-dilutive funding opportunities Learn More.
| | | As a member benefit, we are pleased to share and highlight member company news! Please send press releases to info@INLifeSciences.org | | |
Cook Medical has launched an Interventional MRI division to develop devices specifically engineered for iMRI environments. The division will focus on creating tools for pediatric, oncology and pediatric structural heart interventions, and it will partner with companies to advance imaging technology. Read more.
Simtra BioPharma Solutions Announces Strategic Purchase to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Capacity for Injectable Medicines
Simtra BioPharma Solutions, a leading global contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) specializing in injectable medicines, announced the purchase from Cook Group of a 65-acre property (301 N. Curry Pike) with more than 300,000 square feet of available space for expansion under-roof near its existing manufacturing facility in Bloomington, Indiana. Read more.
Amplified Sciences to Present First Clinical Data of New Assay Panel at ADLM 2025 in Chicago
Amplified Sciences, a diagnostic company focused on earlier detection, risk stratification, and monitoring of serious diseases, will present new clinical validation data at the 2025 Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) conference in Chicago on July 27-31, 2025. Read more.
RayzeBio opens a new, 77,000 square foot facility in Indianapolis
Congratulations to RayzeBio on the opening of a new, 77,000 square foot facility in Indianapolis, where groundbreaking radiopharmaceutical therapies, or RPTs, are being produced. These new RPTs show great potential in delivering a better outcome for cancer patients when compared to traditional chemotherapy.
“We’re proud to own and operate a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that brings this incredible innovation here to Indianapolis,” said Bristol Myers Squibb Board Chair and CEO Chris Boerner. “We look forward to seeing our Indianapolis facility set the new standard in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing.” Read more.
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FEATURED PROGRAM
BIO Business Solutions provides cost-savings offers to Indiana Life Sciences Association members. To learn more about the programs and services available, click here.
- Access to a hot list of more than 8,000 items, with savings of up to 75% from list
- Hot list flexibility—pricing for high volume items commonly ordered can be added to the hot list to match your company's local pricing
- Discounts across the entire Avantor product offering
- Special pricing on capital equipment items with list price of over $1,100
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NEW BUY-IN PURCHASING PROGRAM
Exclusive offers for our members! We understand that growing companies have a wide variety of needs and challenges. We’ve created Buy-IN to help you manage all you do by offering products and services that will impact your bottom line, save you time, and improve your compliance.
Would you like to be considered as a prospective Buy-IN vendor? Please let us know! Apply here.
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Aplos NCA fully automates pharmacokinetic analysis from beginning to end, eliminating time-consuming manual steps and allowing you to concentrate on insights instead of endlessly navigating through settings. We help companies transition from scientist-operated PK analysis to computer-automated PK analysis.
Special Offer for Members: $500 off a $4,500 “Professional” single-user License or $1,000 off a $5,000 “Teams” License
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Organ Perfusion and Cellular Services is comprised of two divisions (OP and CS) that are located in Carmel, Indiana.
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Organ Perfusion (OP): They preserve and perfuse human organs for transplant for transplant centers in the US. This also involves flyouts to procure the organs as well as serving as first assist in the transplant procedure.
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Cellular Services (CS): This business is focused on isolation and recovery of primary cells from relevant species (rat/mouse/human). They have created a unique and differentiated process for isolations that has resulted in offering a superior primary cell product.
Special offer for members: 35% reduced pricing from OP and CS retail price for all cellular products and services for Indiana Life Science Association Members
| | Congratulations to Rep. Rudy Yakym who finally received the 2024 Legislator of the Year Award last month. President and CEO Kristin Jones alongside Board Chairman Roger Harvey made the presentation at Rep. Yakym’s Capitol Hill office last month. | | Be sure to check out our Member Directory featuring company descriptions and an alphabetical listing. | | |
We are pleased to welcome Novo Nordisk as a Platinum member. Novo Nordisk refuses to accept the status quo for people living with serious chronic diseases. For more than century, they have translated unmet medical needs into innovative medicines and delivery systems, like our insulin pens, and today we continue to reimagine what’s possible through bold science. From their labs to their factory floors, we are discovering and developing innovative biological medicines and making them accessible to people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases around the world. Directory Link
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Arcamed is a vertically integrated manufacturer of orthopedic sterilization case and tray systems, serving over 100 active OEMs worldwide. Directory Link
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Pinnaql is a professional services consulting firm specializing in engineering, quality, laboratory, and compliance solutions for the life sciences industry. With offices in Fishers, IN; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; and San Juan, PR, we provide nationwide support to pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
For over 28 years, Pinnaql has delivered value-driven services to the pharmaceutical sector. Our leadership team, comprised of seasoned industry experts, brings over 150 years of combined experience in supporting regulated life sciences operations.
Backed by a team of more than 200 engineers, scientists, and quality professionals, we offer scalable expertise to support projects and ongoing operations of any size and complexity. Directory Link
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IU Industry Symposium on Biomedical Innovation
and Translational Sciences
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST | August 13, 2025
Indiana University will be hosting its inaugural Industry Symposium, sponsored by IU Research. This event will connect industry with IU researchers whose innovations and intellectual property align closely with industry needs and have the potential for real-world impact.
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Life Sciences Lifeline Series
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST | August 19, 2025 | Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Topic: Unlocking the Future — AI’s Transformative Role in Life Sciences
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the landscape of life sciences—from accelerating drug discovery and diagnostics to revolutionizing bioinformatics and laboratory automation. This dynamic panel brings together three trailblazers at the intersection of AI and life sciences to explore how intelligent technologies are driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and redefining scientific workflows.
- Raj Balasundaram, GVP of AI Innovations at Verint, brings a strategic perspective on how AI is being deployed across industries, with insights into its scalable applications in healthcare and life sciences.
- Randy Julian, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of Indigo BioAutomation, offers deep expertise in automating complex analytical workflows and integrating AI into laboratory environments to enhance precision and throughput.
- Troy Hawkins, Senior Director Computational Biology & Data Science at Mercy BioAnalytics, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine
- Moderator: Brian McGinnis, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations of AI in life sciences—and what the future holds for researchers, clinicians, and patients alike. Learn More.
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September 9-10, 2025 | Javits Center, NYC
Indiana Life Sciences Association is proud to sponsor and invite you to the New York Venture Summit, hosted by youngStartup Ventures — the unmissable industry gathering for startups, VCs, and corporate investors shaping the future. Whether you're a startup after funding and exposure, or an investor looking to secure new deals, this is your chance to network with 180+ top-tier VCs and position your company for growth.
Apply to Present as a Top Innovator!
Nominate your company to be among a carefully vetted cohort of startups presenting their breakthrough investment opportunities to an exclusive audience of Venture Capitalists, Corporate Investors, Private Investors, Investment Bankers, and Strategic Partners. Apply here.
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Purdue Life Science and Pharma Career Fair
September 15, 2025 | 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Purdue Memorial Union
Purdue University is thrilled to host the fourth annual Life Sciences & Pharma Career Fair, bringing together top talent from across our undergraduate and graduate programs. This event offers employers a unique opportunity to connect with motivated students seeking internships, co-ops, and full-time positions in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
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Bio Innovations Midwest
September 15-16, 2025 | Omaha, Nebraska
The event, in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Bio Nebraska, Greater Omaha Chamber and BioMADE, will position the Midwest as the heart of the US bioeconomy and the prime American biomanufacturing hub, and will facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration and deal flow within the region and it’s bio community.
If you’re involved in or offer services that can support the sector, our unique focus on pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings make the event the perfect forum to connect with:
- Bio developers and producers who are bringing ground breaking solutions to the market, both regionally and from across the wider U.S. and beyond, and are looking to meet new partners and suppliers
- Investors funding the acceleration of domestic industrial biomanufacturing
- Consumer facing brands who are scouting for solutions to integrate bio into their wider sustainability strategy and secure their supply chains
- Community enablers who can supercharge scalability and commercialization in the industry
- Local partners aiming to work together to drive economic growth in the region through biomanufacturing
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LSX World Congress USA
September 16-17 Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center Boston, MA
LSX USA Congress gathers leaders from the US biotech, medtech, and pharmatech sectors to network, showcase innovations, and explore partnership opportunities. It offers a unique platform for CEOs, investors, and pharma executives to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborative sessions, shaping the future of healthcare technology. Thanks to BiotechExec for providing the discount code for 15% off: ILS15.
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The MedTech Conference
October 5-8, 2025 | San Diego, CA
Join Indiana Life Sciences Association and AdvaMed at The MedTech Conference, October 5-8, 2025 in San Diego—where the brightest minds in medtech come together to accelerate innovation, share insights, and redefine the future of health care.
Discount Code: FRIENDS10 for 10% off any registration
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Spots are filling up quickly for our upcoming Golf Scramble presented by @STEM Diverse Talent Solutions! Register your foursome now (twosomes are also available). More information can be found here.
Some sponsorship opportunities are still available!
We’ll be hitting the links on September 11, 2025, at Riverglen Golf Course, Fishers, Indiana
Sponsorship Levels:
- Event Sponsor - $3,500
- Lunch Sponsor - $2,750
Beverage Cart Sponsor - $2,750 - Swag Sponsor (Limit 4) - $1,500 (two left!)
- Team Photo Sponsor - $1,500
- Hole Sponsor (17 available) - $500 (14 left!)
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About Membership
Now is a great time to become a member of the Indiana Life Sciences Association! Join your voice to over 200 current member companies to impact the strategic direction of Indiana's life science sector.
Membership offers a number of solutions:
- Promote your business, locally, nationally, and globally.
- Support the industry in the state and contribute directly to its growth and direction.
- Find others who share your interests and build your business network.
- Lend your voice to public policies that support innovation.
- Increase your buying power and directly impact your bottom line with significant savings and discount programs exclusively for members.
To complete a membership application, click here.
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