IU startup develops blood test to signal anxiety

An Indiana University-affiliated startup says it has developed a blood test for anxiety.  Indianapolis-based MindX says the test examines biomarkers that can help them objectively determine someone’s risk for developing anxiety, the severity of their current case and which therapies would best treat their anxiety.... Read More

Fortville plastics welding company acquired

A contract manufacturer in Hancock County that specializes in radio frequency welding and heat sealing is under new ownership. Wisconsin-based Vonco Products has acquired Genesis Plastics Welding in Fortville, though financial terms are not being disclosed.... Read More

Record year of life sciences exports

New data shows Indiana continues to lead the nation in life science products exports, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and agbiosciences. BioCrossroads, Indiana’s initiative to grow the life sciences sector, says $13 billion of the products were shipped out of the Hoosier State in 2022, compared to $12.7 billion the previous year.... Read More

Purdue awarded $2.5M for stem cell research

A team of Purdue University scientists has received a $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to examine the role of lipid droplets in muscle stem cell function for both people and livestock. Their results could provide insight to recovery in muscle-related disease and injury in humans, and animal growth to enhance meat production.... Read More

Lilly to cut price of popular insulins by 70%

Eli Lilly and Co. on Wednesday announced it is cutting prices by 70% for some of its most commonly prescribed insulins. The Indianapolis-based drug maker also said it will expand a program that caps patient out-of-pocket costs at $35 or less a month.... Read More

Pharma tech startup makes commercial launch

West Lafayette-based pharma-technology startup Novilytic LLC has made its commercial product launch and announced plans to expand to a second location in the Indianapolis area, while also growing its staff. The young company developed technology that provides pharmaceutical companies with a real-time alert if a batch of drugs under development is contaminated.... Read More

OrthoPediatrics swings to full-year profit

Warsaw-based OrthoPediatrics Corp. is reporting full-year net income of $1.3 million in 2022, compared to a loss of $16 million the previous year. The medical device maker said Tuesday it also saw record annual revenue of $122 million last year.... Read More

Nutreco acquires minority stake in Fishers company

A European animal nutrition company has acquired a minority stake in Fishers-based BiomEdit. Nutreco is not disclosing the amount of its financial investment but said it is part of BiomEdit's $40 million Series A funding round announced last year.... Read More

Smartphone app for blood hemoglobin testing earns top honors

Technology that measures blood hemoglobin through a smartphone has earned top honors for a Purdue University biomedical engineering researcher. Professor Young Kim, founder and chief science officer of digital health startup HemaChrome, won phase 1 of National Institutes of Health competition.... Read More

BioCrossroads CEO Martin to step down in April

Patty Martin, president and CEO of BioCrossroads since 2019, said Tuesday she plans to step down from the organization in April to examine opportunities in the private sector. The not-for-profit organization did not name a successor.... Read More

Inotiv quarterly loss grows

West Lafayette-based Inotiv is reporting a fiscal first quarter net loss of $86.9 million. CEO Robert Leasure said the pharmaceutical testing company had some unexpected challenges during the quarter that are being addressed.... Read More

Medical device company to raise about $15M in IPO

An Indiana medical device company that is developing electrical nerve stimulation therapies for children is planning to go public this spring, with a proposed $15 million initial public offering. Neuraxis said it will use the proceeds to ramp up...... Read More

Lilly CEO bullish on momentum in 2023

This year is slated to be a big one for Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. as the pharmaceutical giant plans to release four new medicines to the public, with even more in the pipeline. CEO Dave Ricks said the momentum was created by tailwinds in 2022.... Read More

Lilly contributes $1M towards cold chain delivery of meds

Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE: LLY) says it will contribute more $1 million towards the purchase and installation of medical-grade refrigeration units in 17 impoverished nations. Lilly is partnering with Direct Relief, a global humanitarian aid organization, to improve “last mile” delivery of essential medications in low-income regions of the world.... Read More