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Indiana Lands $160M for Bone Health Research
14 Jul
Summary
- Indiana researchers will receive up to $160 million for musculoskeletal health studies.
- The funding is part of a U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines program.
- The goal is to build an ecosystem to address conditions like arthritis and osteoporosis.
An Indiana University-led coalition has been selected to receive up to $160 million over the next decade for musculoskeletal health research. This funding comes from the U.S. National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines program, designed to expedite the pace of research by integrating universities, industry, and research operations.
The initiative aims to create a "regional ecosystem" in Indiana focused on conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, and bone fracture treatments. Initially, the program will receive $15 million over the first two years, with the potential for the full $160 million contingent on positive evaluations.
Known as the Indiana Musculoskeletal Health Partnership for the Advancement of Care & Treatment (IMPACT), the coalition connects state innovators to enhance health outcomes. Participating partners include major entities such as Eli Lilly, Zimmer Biomet, and Purdue University, alongside research institutions and healthcare providers.
The coalition has ambitious goals, including training over 1,900 workers, launching more than 85 startups, and bringing at least 30 innovations to market. This effort is expected to accelerate the development and delivery of new treatments for patients suffering from musculoskeletal conditions, which affect nearly half of Americans.
