Despite funding dip, IU bets on brains
The city that brought the world Prozac and other neuroscience drugs is doubling down on brain research with a new $52 million research center near Methodist Hospital.
The city that brought the world Prozac and other neuroscience drugs is doubling down on brain research with a new $52 million research center near Methodist Hospital.
Slingshot SEO Inc., a fast-growing Internet marketing firm that made a job-creation deal with the state in 2011, said Monday that it was eliminating about 15 percent of its work force—or roughly 15 employees.
Aug. 9-11
Lucas Oil Stadium
The eyes of America—well, at least the eyes of hard-core marching band practitioners and fans—will be on Indianapolis Aug. 11. That’s because the top bands in the country will be competing not just for attendees at Lucas Oil Stadium but also for those watching in movie theaters across the country. If you can’t make it to the finals, there are plenty of preliminary competitions. There’s also the Celebrate Indy Arts! Parade on Aug. 11, taking off south from Pennsylvania and North streets, then following New York Street west to Meridian Street and north to the American Legion Mall. Details on all DCI events here.
Dr. Craig Brater, 66, has worked at the Indianapolis-based school for 26 years, including the past 12 as dean. The school is the second largest medical school in the nation and the only one in Indiana.
Prestige rising along with greater workload, national study shows.
At least six reputable developers, both local and national, have toured the former General Motors plant near downtown Indianapolis since it closed last year, according to an official trying to market the property. Of those, two are taking a serious look.
Startup ViewYou, which launched in October 2011, provides matchmaking services for job-seeking college students and companies with open positions.
A business model that provides mostly free digital content can’t continue in the long term.
One of the things I try to explain to students is the importance of process. This is, of course, a central principle of civil liberties.
Downtown is short of the four- and five-star hotel rooms preferred by National Football League sponsors and partners for a 2018 Super Bowl host, but local tourism officials are hesitant to add more hotel space just to secure a second Super Bowl.
The new law is only the latest to hit unions with broadsides.
Thoughts on this, that and the other while watching the world’s athletes.
Odds are long that Eli Lilly and Co.’s leading Alzheimer’s drug will show positive results when its Phase 3 trial results are released within a few weeks, but even the smallest improvement in the cognitive impairment of test patients would be a home run for Lilly.
Search-engine optimization remains part of Slingshot SEO’s name. But one of the region’s fastest-growing tech companies is abruptly shifting strategy—in part because changes by Google have undercut its core business.
Self-proclaimed “foodie” Sherri Campbell knew she was onto something when she started making frozen treats for her three dogs, but even she didn’t expect to win the inaugural Hottest Kitchen Entrepreneur Challenge.
WellPoint Inc.’s Angela Braly is facing tough questions about her performance after the Indianapolis-based health insurer reported disappointing earnings last month and cut its 2012 forecast. Investors say Braly is the problem and some are calling for her ouster.
NFL monitoring wireless offerings at Lucas Oil Stadium as one of five test sites before signing a leaguewide telecommunications deal. Colts new app and in-stadium content could be big tests.
The Indiana Office of Tourism Development has named Mark Newman as interim executive director, replacing Amy Vaughan, who had led the tourism agency since 2005.
Hoosiers have a pick of candidates looking to succeed Gov. Mitch Daniels who are ready to slash their taxes for them.