Urban Indiana

IU to spend $250M on new life-science institutes in Indy, faculty, labs, research

Indiana University announced Monday afternoon that it plans to invest more than $250 million to create two science and health research institutes in Indianapolis, recruit life-sciences researchers to Bloomington, and expand or renovate laboratory space at both campuses.

IU President Pam Whitten laid out the sweeping plan during her annual State of the University address. She said the moves rival the largest investments made in these areas by the nation's leading research universities and would significantly advance Indiana's position as a leader in life sciences and biotechnology innovation.

"Indiana University's multimillion-dollar strategic investments in the biosciences will ensure IU continues to be at the forefront of driving life-changing discoveries in Indianapolis and across the Hoosier state," Whitten said in written remarks.

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