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Rush to market: COVID-19 puts Roche’s emergency response team to test

April 1, 2020 | Tom Harton

Compressing a two-year job into nine weeks is a remarkable—almost unheard of—feat. Yet that’s what Roche Diagnostics did when it shipped the first commercially available tests for the novel coronavirus on March 13.

Court rejects Lilly’s challenge of competitor’s patents on migraine drug

April 1, 2020 | Samm Quinn

Eli Lilly and Co.’s treatment Emgality and Teva Pharmaceutical’s drug Ajovy were approved within months of each other in 2018.

Lilly expands drive-thru COVID-19 testing to essential workers, vulnerable seniors

April 1, 2020 | John Russell

The decision means perhaps tens of thousands of additional people can get tested at Lilly’s drive-thru, including people who work in grocery stores, pharmacies, banks and other places listed by the state as essential.

Restrictions put social-service not-for-profits to the test

March 27, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

A big challenge has been that some fundamental assistance—like providing food to low-income or aging individuals and families—doesn’t easily transition to a work-from-home model.

Career OB/GYN thrust into spotlight as state battles COVID-19 pandemic

March 27, 2020 | John Russell

As Indiana state health commissioner, Dr. Kristina Box finds herself in the spotlight as the highest-ranking public health official in the state during the pandemic, which threatens to overwhelm hospitals.

Karuna Therapeutics, led by former Lilly research leader, opens Carmel office

March 27, 2020 | Kurt Christian

Karuna Therapeutics Inc., a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company, is developing a potential blockbuster treatment for schizophrenia that got its start at Eli Lilly and Co. decades ago.

COVID-19 community relief fund awards more than $7.3M in grants

March 24, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

The grants announced Tuesday range from $20,000 to $750,000 and were awarded to human service organizations in Boone, Hancock, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties.

COVID-19 testing in Indiana remains sharply limited for foreseeable future

March 23, 2020 | John Russell

As in other states, tests are being reserved for health care workers and people with strong symptoms who have been in contact with someone who has tested positive.

A bruising year for Hoosier stocks

March 22, 2020

How Indiana stocks have performed so far in 2020: Dec. 31 close March 20 close % change Vera Bradley Inc VRA 11.8 3.75 -68.22% Simon Property Gp SPG 148.96 48.14 -67.68% Calumet Specialty CLMT 3.65 1.18 -67.67% Biglari Holding B BH 114.42 42.11 -63.20% Patrick Inds PATK 52.43 19.36 -63.07% Horizon Bcp IN HBNC 19 […]

Indiana reports fourth COVID-19 death

March 21, 2020 | Associated Press

The victim was an adult from Delaware County who was over 60 and had been hospitalized, the Indiana State Department of Health said.

Pharma giant Lilly to help Indiana health officials with COVID-19 testing

March 18, 2020 | Mason King and John Russell

State officials have taken sharp criticism in the last week for the slow pace of testing. Through Tuesday, the Indiana State Department of Health had conducted 193 tests, out of which 39 were presumed positive.

Partnership aims to preserve Indiana African American sites

March 16, 2020 | Associated Press

A new partnership financed by memorial funds endowed by Eli Lilly and Co.’s first black chemist has set its sights on preserving some of Indiana’s significant African American landmarks.

Restaurateur understands Holcomb eatery restrictions, says ‘people aren’t heeding the warnings’

March 16, 2020 | Mickey Shuey and Associated Press and IBJ Staff

Ed Rudisell, owner of several downtown restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 outbreak, said he wasn’t surprised by the Governor’s decision on Monday to limit service for all eateries to takeout and delivery.

Trump declares virus pandemic a national emergency

March 13, 2020 | Associated Press

Speaking from the Rose Garden, Trump said, “I am officially declaring a national emergency.” He said the emergency would open up $50 billion for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak.

United Way launches $16.5M fund aimed at COVID-19 economic relief

March 13, 2020 | Samm Quinn

The fund, called the Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund, received a $15 million donation from Lilly Endowment Inc. and $500,000 contributions from three other organizations.

Companies are seeking to reduce their environmental impacts and increase sustainability

March 13, 2020 | John Russell

Increasingly, as the planet warms, pressure is building from environmentalists, investors, consumers and the general public for corporate America to do something about it.

Hackers pounce as coronavirus spread triggers work-at-home movement

March 13, 2020 | Anthony Schoettle

Cybersecurity experts warn that cybercriminals are moving in to target people not used to working from home and companies without work-at-home policies or cyber-safety nets.

Lilly teams with Canadian biotech in race to find treatment for COVID-19