Life Sciences Lifeline: Inside the NSF IMPACT Engine: Driving Musculoskeletal Innovation and Economic Growth in Indiana

Hosted By Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Location, or Event type: Indianapolis, Indianan

Life Sciences Lifeline: Inside the NSF IMPACT Engine: Driving Musculoskeletal Innovation and Economic Growth in Indiana

Seminar Hosted By Barnes & Thornburg LLP


Date: Tue, Aug 18, 2026- 10:30 AM


Location

Barnes & Thornburg, Fifth Floor Event Hall, 11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

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About the program

Indiana University’s selection for the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engine grant marks a historic milestone for the state's life sciences ecosystem.

This panel session brings together core architects and partners of the NSF IMPACT Engine to share the inside story of how an unprecedented coalition of over 170 academic, clinical, and corporate partners united to secure this landmark funding. More importantly, the discussion will map out actionable pathways for local businesses, economic developers, and entrepreneurs to plug directly into this ecosystem.

Discover how your organization can benefit from the Engine's ambitious mandates to provide direct company assistance, launch over 85 new startups, and commercialize 30+ medical innovations over the next decade.

Whether you are an established industry leader looking to scale, an early-stage founder seeking technical resources, or a community stakeholder, learn how this massive economic driver will accelerate your growth and transform musculoskeletal care globally. 

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Presenters

Melissa Kacena, Ph.D.    
Director, Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, Indiana University School of Medicine

Greg Merrell, MD    
Clinical Lead and Founder, InTen Orthopedics

Timothy Ryan, Ph.D.   
Vice President Outcomes Research Diabetes and Metabolic Research, Lilly Research Laboratories  
 


Moderator

Kristin Jones   
President and CEO, Indiana Life Sciences Association


Welcome Remarks

Dan Lewallen, Ph.D.   
Partner, Barnes & Thornburg


This program is offered by Barnes & Thornburg’s Life Sciences and Intellectual Property groups and Indiana Life Sciences Association.


Contact

Audrey Cannon   
317-229-3014    
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