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
A quick thank you to all of the sponsors and players in our golf scramble last month. Shout out to Stem DTS for their partnership and help in organizing. It was a great day of networking and fun! We’ve already begun working on another scramble next year and a way to include non-golfers. Stay tuned for more details!
The government shutdown has left a number of policy issues in limbo. If you signed on to our SBIR/STTR reauthorization letter last month, that program has now lapsed. While we do expect the program to eventually be reinstated, new awards cannot be issued and if you are awaiting funding or are in mid-proposal, expect indefinite delays as federal staff may be furloughed. We are also closely watching and responding to the developments around pharmaceutical tariffs and the recently launched Section 232 investigation into medical devices and equipment (more on that below). We are pleased to announce our participation in the Bayh-Dole Coalition, a critical voice in explaining the benefits of promoting innovation through the commercialization of federally funded research.
And a reminder that our monthly Life Sciences Lifeline Luncheon series, co-hosted by Barnes and Thornburg, is coming up. We’ve explored AI in life sciences, biodefense, and on October 21st, we’ll be tackling tactical tips for tumultuous times! Join Pintail Solutions’ CEO, Jason Bork, as he shares practical examples and insights on how to lead, scale, and transform through disruptive times.
Kristin
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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 webinar: October 16 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 | | |
Indiana University has surpassed $1 billion in research and development expenditures for the first time in its history, marking a record-setting year for the state’s largest research institution. The university this week also reported more than $942 million in sponsored awards during fiscal year 2025, outpacing all other Indiana universities. Read more.
Cascade Metrix Awarded $2.5M NIH SBIR Grant to Advance AutoPlexer™ for Critical Care
Cascade Metrix (CMX) announced today that it has been awarded a $2.5 million, three-year Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read more.
Partner Blog: “Indiana’s Life Sciences: How Collaboration Fuels Innovation and Patient Impact"
Kristin Jones, President and CEO of PULSE Partner Indiana Life Sciences Association, discusses how pro-competitive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have played a crucial role in supporting collaborations between universities, academic researchers and life sciences companies across Indiana. Read more.
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BIO Business Solutions aggregates the purchasing power of thousands life sciences companies across North America to negotiate exclusive pricing and favorable terms on things like lab supplies, office supplies, insurance, and much more.
Members of BIO and most state and regional biotechnology associations can participate, at no charge, as a benefit of their membership.
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Featured BIO Solutions Vendor: Specialty Underwriters
Member companies save 15–30% on eligible laboratory and research equipment service agreements by consolidating multiple vendor contracts into a single, flexible plan with SU Group.
Exclusive member benefits include:
- Guaranteed savings of 15–30% on service agreements and maintenance contracts.
- Dedicated SU sales team with expertise in life sciences.
- Coverage that includes parts, labor, and travel for emergency and preventive maintenance.
- Consolidated billing and simplified vendor management.
| | | A representative from SU Group will be in Indiana in the near future (schedule TBD). Please email us at info@inlifesciences.org if you'd like to meet with them. | | NEW BUY-IN PURCHASING PROGRAM | | |
FEATURED PROGRAM
BIO Business Solutions provides cost-savings offers to Indiana Life Sciences Association members. Learn more about the programs here.
Organ Perfusion is comprised of two divisions (OP and CS) and is located in Carmel, Indiana.
- 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.
- 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 their retail price for all cellular products and services for Indiana Life Science Association Members
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Please see this important opinion piece (below) by Joe Allen, executive director of the Bayh-Dole Coalition, of which Indiana Life Sciences Association is a member.
Lutnick Wants a Tax That Would Kill Innovation
All of us benefit when universities earn royalties on inventions resulting from subsidized research.
By Joe Allen
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently suggested the government should take half of universities’ patent royalties resulting from federally funded grants and contracts. “The scientists get the patents, the universities get the patents, and the funder of $50 billion, the U.S. government, you know what we get? Zero,” Mr. Lutnick told Axios. Read more.
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BIO Statement on Recent Industry Tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – John F. Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement on the potential for 100% tariffs on branded or patented medicines in the US:
“We share the Administration’s goals for accelerating the onshoring of biomanufacturing in the United States. That is why the biopharmaceutical industry has announced more than $350 billion in US biomanufacturing investments this year alone.
“The immediacy of punitive, 100% tariffs on innovative medicines for any company without ‘shovels in the ground’ would devastate our nation’s small and mid-sized biotechnology companies. These 3,000+ companies are the heart and soul of America’s vitally important biotechnology industry. Most of these companies do not have access to the significant capital needed to immediately establish manufacturing in the US. Due to the complexity and capital-intensive nature of biomanufacturing, the vast majority of these small-to mid-size biotech innovators rely on contract manufacturers to produce their medicines. These companies especially need time and stability in both the policy environment and capital markets to explore domestic manufacture of their often life-saving medicines, many of which are for rare and fatal diseases, often in children.
“Immediate tariffs in the biotechnology industry threaten America’s health, national security, economic stability, and place as the world’s leader in biotechnology. They would also devastate our industry and accelerate China’s path to biotech dominance – which we cannot see happen.”
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Bargersville Gateway Development Corporation is the economic development arm for the Town of Bargersville, the fastest growing community in Johnson County. Bargersville is strategically located midway between Indianapolis and Bloomington along the I-69 corridor. Directory Link
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Degrome Therapeutics, Inc. is specialized in discovery and development of small molecule degraders of neurodegenerative disease-causing proteins as the first-in-class drugs. The company was founded by Drs. Anita Bellail and Chunhai Hao in 2023 in Indiana after they identified hit compounds as Alzheimer Precursor Protein (APP) degrader. Directory Link
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Cascade Metrix (CMX) is a medical technology company working within a new paradigm in critical care. The company will introduce an Automated Multiplex Analyzer ["AutoPlexer"] that will revolutionize the bedside testing of hospitalized patients whose care and recovery is dependent on repetitive, around-the-clock measurements of critical blood parameters. This innovative and proprietary ex-vivo blood analysis system is first being applied to the automated multiplex measurement of glucose, lactate, hemoglobin and oxygen saturation in critically ill patients and will over time expand to include multiple other biomarkers of interest. Directory Link
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BPM Associates is a Life Sciences Consultancy. We are a strategic delivery partner, not just a provider of project resources. Our strength lies in how we lead - embedding experienced project professionals directly into client teams, responding with urgency, and aligning with business-critical goals. While others lean on process alone, we combine technical confidence with a relationship-first mindset. This approach allows us to build lasting trust, scale with agility, and deliver outcomes that matter in complex, fast-moving environments. Directory Link
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October 9, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
The Bayh-Dole Coalition will host a timely webinar examining a critical question: Does the government receive an ROI for academic inventions? Join us as we explore how the public benefits under the current system and how supporting university research remains one of the smartest policy decisions the United States has ever made.
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October 21, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Leading, Scaling, Transforming Through Disruptive Times
Disruptive times can bring out fear, uncertainty, procrastination, paralysis, and sometimes a continual flow of ‘new initiatives’ that may or may not be well-connected. At these times, organizations from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies need to have agile, strategic plans that drive clarity and commitment through continuous communication. Defining potential future states and scenario planning for each are effective means to wrestle with uncertainty. Effective planning also needs to be augmented by robust execution. Not only execution across projects and initiatives, but intentional organizational change considering people, processes, and technologies. Practical examples, insights, and stories will be shared on how to lead, scale, and transform through disruptive times.
Jason Bork, President and Founder of Pintail Solutions, will be the speaker.
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Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series
presented by the IU Kelley School of Business
The Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Series, presented by the Center for the Business of Life Sciences at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, addresses issues facing Indiana companies and Hoosiers in general. Topics that will be discussed during the ’25-’26 series include the impact of the new administration on healthcare, sources of innovation in the medical products industry, and the current regulatory opportunities and challenges in the U.S. healthcare system.
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Events presented by the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science at Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington.
Open House – Ivy Tech Bloomington Campus
Monday, October 13 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN
Featured programs:
- Advanced Automation and Robotics
- Design Technology
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Industrial Technology
- Welding
Open House – Indiana Center for the Life Sciences
Tuesday, November 4 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
501 N. Profile Parkway, Bloomington, IN
Featured programs:
- Biotechnology
- Semiconductor Fabrication
- Semiconductor Fabrication Open Labs
Semiconductor Fabrication Open Labs
501 N. Profile Parkway, Bloomington, IN
5:00 – 7:00 PM on the following Tuesdays:
- October 7
- November 4
- December 2
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20,000 industry experts convene once a year to discuss the most pressing issues and trends affecting the biotech industry. The call for sessions is your opportunity to showcase thought leadership by speaking on or helping build a panel for the BIO 2026 program.
Submitting a proposal is free. If your proposal is accepted, you'll receive a complimentary General Access registration to BIO 2026, including hundreds of sessions, featured programming, networking receptions, and more.
The submission deadline is October 16, 2025. Individuals whose proposals have been selected will be notified mid-January 2026.
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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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