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Indiana Centers for Applied Protein Sciences (INCAPS) Empowers Life Sciences Sector with Strategic Hiring

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Indiana's efforts to expand its life sciences sector through business formation and attraction have yielded significant results with the announcement of the first round of hiring for the Indiana Centers for Applied Protein Sciences (INCAPS). This for-profit venture provides proteomic technology validation and protein analysis services for academic and private sector clients. With a strong management team in place, INCAPS is poised to serve a wide range of clients, capitalizing on the significant applications of proteomics in "post-genomics" pharmaceutical R&D and other biotech industries.

Key Takeaways:

  • INCAPS has successfully completed its first round of hiring, with a strong management team led by President and CEO Dr. James R. Ludwig and Chief Business Officer Carl Bruhn.
  • Bruhn, a veteran of Thomson Inc., brings nearly two decades of technology-oriented business knowledge to the position, having previously led business formation efforts in emerging industries, including starting Thomson's high-speed cable modem business, which achieved over $100 million in revenue annually.
  • Susan Montgomery, formerly of Indiana University's Department of Biochemistry, joins INCAPS as Office Manager, bringing extensive accounting and administrative experience.
  • INCAPS' Scientific Team includes three outstanding proteomics experts: Dr. Jinsam You, Dr. Tony Tegeler, and Dr. Dariusz Janecki, who have extensive experience in multiple forms of protein and proteomic analysis, including high-throughput LC MS and LC MS/MS.
  • Dr. Kerry Bemis, formerly of Eli Lilly & Company, joins as Biostatistics team leader and plays a key role in the Proteomics Testing and Technology Validation team.
  • Dr. Mu Wang, Director of the Proteomics Core Facility at the Indiana University School of Medicine, joins INCAPS on loan to lead the Protein Analysis and Research Center.
  • Yinong Zhang, Chad Walls, and Guihong Qi join the team to meet the needs of academic customers, demonstrating INCAPS' commitment to serving the life sciences community.

Statistics:

  • INCAPS' first round of hiring has attracted a team of 11 individuals, including executives, scientists, and technical experts.
  • The team has a combined experience of over 100 years in proteomics and related fields.
  • INCAPS aims to serve both private sector and academic clients, capitalizing on the significant applications of proteomics in "post-genomics" pharmaceutical R&D and other biotech industries.

Sources:

  • "Indiana Centers for Applied Protein Sciences Announces Completion of First Round of Hiring." INCAPS.
  • "BioCrossroads is Indiana's life sciences initiative, a public-private collaboration that supports the region's research and corporate strengths while encouraging new business development." BioCrossroads.
  • "About the Indiana Centers for Applied Protein Sciences." INCAPS.

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