IU LAB news
IU LAB is moving quickly to drive the landscape of bioscience innovation in Indiana forward. Stay in touch with our latest announcements, news, and events as this exciting initiative takes shape.
IU names David Rosenberg inaugural president and CEO of IU Inc.
June 17, 2026 - David Rosenberg has been named the inaugural president and CEO of IU Inc., the Indiana University-affiliated entity that will accelerate IU’s research impact through expanded and enhanced partnerships with industry, startups and government.
IU LAB Bio Start-up Center to advance AI-enabled innovation in collaboration with NVIDIA Inception
June 10, 2026 - The Indiana University Launch Accelerator for Biosciences has announced a collaboration with the NVIDIA Inception program to support startups within the IU LAB Bio Start-up Center.
IU LAB Bio Start-up Center executive director named
June 04, 2026 - Indiana University has named Laura Rector executive director of the IU LAB Bio Start-up Center, effective June 9.
The IU LAB Bio Start-up Center is a cornerstone component of the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences, supporting IU faculty, students, alumni and other innovators in the life science and biotech space who aspire to transform their discoveries and ideas into marketable products
Wearable tech startup aims to diagnose common breathing disorder in younger athletes
June 3, 2026 - An Indiana University researcher advancing wearable technology to improve the health and safety of young athletes was one of several faculty members to recently get a crash course in the world of startups and entrepreneurship.
IU LAB makes first academic appointment to bridge academic excellence with industry, workforce needs
May 19, 2026 - Raymond Haberski Jr. has been named assistant vice provost and chief learning officer for the IU LAB Academic Gateway, effective June 1. He most recently served as associate dean for the IU School of Liberal Arts’ academic programs at IU Indianapolis.
IU hosts NVIDIA to showcase global leadership in AI, Alzheimer’s research and workforce innovation
May 15, 2026 - The co-founder and leaders of U.S.-based AI infrastructure company NVIDIA visited Indiana University and other Indiana ecosystem partners May 12 and 13 to explore the university’s world-class research infrastructure and leadership in AI-driven discovery.
David Rosenberg: Future of American biotech is being built in Indianapolis
April 24, 2026 - Last year, a small team of scientists in Indianapolis discovered a method for the early detection of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers precisely because it’s so hard to catch in time.
Indiana University and Zimmer Biomet launch research, workforce partnership
April 20, 2026 - Indiana University and Zimmer Biomet, a global medical technology leader, have entered a new strategic partnership designed to accelerate new technologies and approaches that improve joint replacement, bone healing and mobility and advance musculoskeletal care, while preparing students for careers in one of Indiana’s most competitive industries.
IU names inaugural board members of university-affiliated research nonprofit IU Inc.
April 2, 2026 - Indiana University has named the inaugural board of directors for IU Inc., a nonprofit organization that aims to accelerate the university’s partnerships with industry, startups and government agencies to drive impact at scale for Indiana and the world.
Cook Medical selects Indiana University as Interventional MRI Center of Excellence
March 10, 2026 - Cook Medical has selected Indiana University as one of the first Interventional MRI Centers of Excellence. The collaboration is designed to accelerate the advancement, validation and clinical integration of innovative MRI‑guided technologies and make certain medical procedures safer, more precise and less invasive for patients.
Board of Trustees approves IU Inc., a new nonprofit to accelerate research, advance IU 2030
Feb. 20, 2026 - The Indiana University Board of Trustees has authorized the university to form IU Inc., a nonprofit organization designed to expand and enhance IU partnerships with industry, start-ups and government agencies, with the goal of more rapidly transforming discovery into real-world impact for Indiana and the world.
Blazing the trail: Indiana University’s Leadership In Bioscience
Feb. 4, 2026 - To solidify Indiana’s reputation as a global leader in bioscience innovation, Indiana University is combining the vast research strengths of its nine campuses and the largest medical school in the United States with leading industry partnerships across the country.
IU LAB marks a year of industry partnerships, bioscience startup growth, student innovation
Feb. 2, 2026 - Indiana is a thriving hub of bioscience innovation, recognized globally as a leader in areas like drug discovery, orthopedics, medical devices, radiopharmaceuticals and neuroscience research. At the center of this momentum is Indiana University, where faculty, staff and students are harnessing IU’s $1 billion research enterprise to strengthen Indiana’s booming $99 billion life sciences economy.
Lilly and IU to expand access to clinical trials and latest innovative treatments for Hoosiers
Dec. 3, 2025 - Collaboration aims to build best-in-class clinical trial innovation ecosystem in Indiana while strengthening Alzheimer’s disease clinical care and research and supporting life sciences talent development
Indiana University Pioneers Leading Model for Industry Collaborationle
Nov. 6, 2025 - By aligning to the needs of the state, Indiana University fuels Indiana’s key industries.
IU breaks ground on IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences
Oct. 21, 2025 - Indiana University has broken ground on the future home of the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences, or IU LAB, a central part of IU’s commitment to position Indiana as a global hub for bioscience innovation, talent and commercialization.
New Female Sports Performance and Research Initiative to fill critical gaps in women’s sports science
Sep. 9, 2025 - The first-of-its-kind research program positions Indiana as a national leader in women’s sports innovation and policy leadership
IU, Cook Medical partnership will translate IU research into real-world applications
Sep. 2, 2025 - A new, five-year agreement between Indiana University and Cook Medical will address real-world problems to propel innovation, bolster Indiana’s economy and grow the state’s workforce.
IU LAB receives architectural design approval for transformational bioscience initiative
June 12, 2025 - Indiana University’s commitment to making the state a global leader in bioscience innovation is taking the next step forward after the IU Board of Trustees approved the architectural design plan for the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences, a first-of-its-kind academic-industry initiative to be headquartered in the 16 Tech Innovation District.
IU Health Incubator at IU LAB to bring new startups to Indiana, expand state’s biosciences economy
April 24, 2025 - The Indiana University Launch Accelerator for Biosciences will translate Indiana University’s $1 billion research enterprise into disease prevention and treatments, expand the state’s $99 billion life sciences economy, and improve human health through the new IU Health Incubator at IU LAB.
Faculty task force identifying innovative educational experiences for IU LAB
April 23, 2025 - A faculty task force is working to identify and develop courses, programming and experiential learning opportunities for students and professional learners at the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences at 16 Tech.
Physician in new School of Medicine leadership role will serve as a scientific lead for IU LAB
April 9, 2025 - Dr. D. Wade Clapp, chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine and physician-in-chief at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, has been named the inaugural senior associate dean for entrepreneurial research and commercialization for the IU School of Medicine. In this role, he will serve as a scientific lead for Indiana University Launch Accelerator for Biosciences, known as IU LAB.
IU Indianapolis using R1 status, IU LAB to fuel momentum
Feb. 16, 2025 - IU Indianapolis’ new Research 1 (R1) designation and the newly announced IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB) are adding to the university’s goal of becoming a premier urban research institution.
Cook Group president: New IU LAB vital for Indiana health care research
Jan. 28, 2025 - Pete Yonkman, president of Cook Group and Cook Medical, sees initiatives like the new Indiana University IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences, or IU LAB, as key to helping Hoosier health care companies stay on the cutting edge.
Whitten, Braun, industry partners launch IU LAB
Jan. 27, 2025 - Indiana University President Pamela Whitten, Gov. Mike Braun, industry partners and tech leaders kicked off the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences Monday in Indianapolis.
David Rosenberg to lead IU LAB, academic-industry initiative to drive advancements in biosciences
Jan. 9, 2025 - David Rosenberg, Indiana secretary of commerce and president and CEO of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., has been named the inaugural president and CEO of the Indiana University Launch Accelerator for Biosciences at 16 Tech.
IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences coming to 16 Tech
Dec. 22, 2024 - The $138M Lilly Endowment grant is the largest ever at IU to support research and development.
With $138M grant from Lilly Endowment, IU launches initiative to accelerate bioscience innovation
Dec. 12, 2024 - Funding will support IU LAB, a state-of-the-art facility at 16 Tech harnessing Indiana’s extensive resources to become national leader in bioscience discovery, commercialization, talent development.