Indiana Biosciences Research Institute

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Indiana Biosciences Research Institute
FormationMay 1, 2013;9 years ago (2013-05-01)
TypeResearch Institute
Headquarters Indianapolis, Indiana
Location
  • Indianapolis
Region served
Indiana
Staff
100
Website http://indianabiosciences.org

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) is an American nonprofit translational research organization headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana [1] , within the 16 Tech Innovation District. [2] The IBRI is the nation's first industry-led collaborative life sciences research institute. [3] Its primary focus is on better understanding the pathogenesis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes to translate this knowledge into novel therapies [4] , while also expanding into other metabolic diseases that share common systems and pathways. [5]

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History

In 2012, pharmaceutical executive John C. Lechleiter from Eli Lilly & Company initially proposed the IBRI. [6] [7] In 2013, Indiana governor Mike Pence announced the formation of the IBRI. [8] Pence later worked with life sciences leaders to secure $25 million in startup funds from the state. [9]

In 2015, the IBRI hired David Broecker as CEO. [10] In late 2015, the Indianapolis City-County Council approved $75 million to build a technology park called 16 Tech. [11] In 2016, the IBRI hired Rainer Fischer as Chief Scientific Officer. [12] [13] In 2017, Governor Eric Holcomb reaffirmed the commitment made by his predecessor Mike Pence. [14] [15] [16]

Leadership

Appointees to the IBRI’s Board of Directors include:

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