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FrameWORX:
Building What's Next, Indiana's MedTech Manufacturing Advantage

Indiana has long been a leader in medical device manufacturing. Now the sector is rapidly evolving with automation, data, and new workforce pathways. Join regional manufacturers, technology providers, and educators in Bloomington to tour smart facilities, hear how leaders are tackling digital transformation, and explore what it will take to build Indiana’s medtech manufacturing advantage for 2030 and beyond.

This FrameWORX will provide numerous opportunities for networking with industry and academic leaders, as well as industry tours, prior to the program. Stay tuned for additional details and registration information. 

Event Details
Date: August 19, 2026
Location: Bloomington, Indiana MedTech District
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  

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Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor

Scientific Poster Session: Call for Submissions

BioCrossroads, in collaboration with Indiana University, Ivy Tech Community College–Bloomington, the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation, and regional medtech manufacturers, is accepting abstracts for posters to be presented at the August FrameWORX Summit, “Building What’s Next: Medical Device Manufacturing in Indiana,” in Bloomington, Indiana. 

We invite submissions of abstracts for poster presentations that highlight cutting‑edge research, applied projects, and innovative methodologies in medical device and medtech manufacturing. 

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Smart and connected factories
  • Automation and robotics
  • Advanced manufacturing processes
  • Quality and regulatory science
  • Digital twins and data analytics
  • Workforce and training innovations
  • Supply chain resilience
  • Sustainability in manufacturing
  • Collaborations between academia and industry

There is no cost to register for FrameWORX or participate in the poster session. 


Submit your Poster Application

2026 Frameworx series

FrameWORX: Advancing Indiana’s Life Sciences Innovation Ecosystem

Indiana is home to one of the nation’s most dynamic life sciences communities, with world-class companies, universities, and entrepreneurs working together across biotech, medtech, diagnostics, and health tech. This event is for the innovators turning ideas into companies, and the partners who want to help them get there.

This FrameWORX will explore how the BioCrossroads Startup Hub, AXIS mentoring, Crossroads Health Ventures, and Indiana’s broader ecosystem provide a step-by-step guide from idea to impact, surrounding founders with funding pathways, mentors, and resources tailored to growing a life sciences startup in Indiana.

 

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Location: Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI), 16 Tech Innovation District, Indianapolis
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

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FrameWORX: Inside the Science That Sparked an Industry

Join BioCrossroads for FrameWORX screening of Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution. Set for release on October 6, this new documentary follows Phil (Phillip A.) Sharp, a Nobel Prize winning molecular biologist at MIT, whose discovery of RNA splicing in 1977 reshaped modern biology and helped lay the groundwork for today’s biotechnology. The film traces how a fundamental research insight moves from the lab to diagnostics and therapies that reach patients.

This event will include:

  • Opening remarks with context for Indiana’s life sciences community.
  • Feature film screening.
  • Post-film panel and audience Q&A.
  • Networking reception with peers and partners.

Event Details:
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. 
2 p.m. – 5 p.m. 
Roche – 9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Building J/Forum

There is no cost to attend the FrameWORX screening on Oct. 22. 
Register early.  Seating is limited. 

Register Here

Thank you to our hosts and presenting partners.

A Closer Look

 

Cracking the Code traces Phil Sharp’s path from rural Kentucky to the Nobel Prize and shows how the RNA splicing breakthrough shaped biotech and patient impact worldwide. Narrated by Mark Ruffalo. Directed by Bill Haney.

See the Trailer
 
 

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Now an Official Heartland International Film Festival Selection

 


Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution has been officially selected to screen at the 2025 Heartland International Film Festival.


Public screenings will take place on Wednesday, October 15 at Living Room Theaters in Indianapolis and Saturday, October 18 at Alamo Drafthouse at The Square. Click the link below for more details about film festival tickets from HIFF.

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2026 Frameworx series

FrameWORX: Indiana as a Destination for Cancer Care

From groundbreaking research and clinical care to biomanufacturing and workforce development, this FrameWORX will showcase the full scope of Indiana’s capabilities in the fight against cancer. We’ll explore how cross-sector collaboration and strategic investment are fueling Indiana’s rise as a leader in cancer innovation, advancing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes statewide.

Radiopharmaceuticals will be part of the conversation as well, highlighting how Indiana’s specialized manufacturing infrastructure, highly skilled talent, and unique logistics advantages are helping position our state as a national hub for cancer care and discovery.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, March 12
Location: Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI), 16 Tech Innovation District, Indianapolis
Time: 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

This event is sold out.
The event is presented by:

FrameWORX Agenda

3:00-3:10 PM
Opening Remarks

Vince Wong, President & CEO, BioCrossroads

Vince Wong
President and CEO
BioCrossroads

3:10-3:40 PM
Indiana's Integrated Academic Research Ecosystem

An exploration of Indiana’s integrated academic cancer research ecosystem and how cross institutional collaboration accelerates discovery, enables clinical trials, and expands patient access through shared infrastructure, data, and emerging fields like radiopharmaceutical research.

Vince Wong - Moderator
President and CEO
BioCrossroads

Speakers

Brian Blagg, PhD
Director, Warren Center for Drug Discovery and Development
Charles Huisking Professor of Chemestry and Biochemistry
University of Notre Dame

D. Wade Clapp, MD
Senior Associate Dean for Entrepreneurial Research and Commercialization
Distinguished Professor
Chair of Pediatrics
Indiana University School of Medicine

Kelvin Lee, MD
Associate Dean for Cancer Research, Indiana University School of Medicine
Director, IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

3:40-4:10 PM
Precision Medicine: From Genomics to Treatment Decisions

Precision medicine is changing how cancer is diagnosed and treated. This conversation explores how genomic data, diagnostics, and analytics are being used to guide treatment decisions in real clinical settings. The discussion will focus on how precision oncology works today, what has changed in recent years, and how tools like genomics and data integration are influencing care pathways and outcomes.

Vince Wong - Moderator
President and CEO
BioCrossroads

Speakers

Milan Radovich, PhD
Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
Caris Life Sciences

Juan Perlaza
Director, Pathology Lab Assays and Companion Diagnostics
Roche Diagnostics

David Lahm
Associate Vice President, Global Diagnostics
Eli Lilly and Company
Chair, Board of Directors, Indiana Cancer Consortium

4:10-4:30 PM
Fireside Chat: The Patient Perspective

The conversation highlights how access to advanced diagnostics, coordinated care, and timely treatment can shape outcomes, and why integration across research, diagnostics, and care delivery matters from the patient’s point of view.

Moderators -
Michael Large, MD
Urologist, UroOncologist
Urology of Indiana

Chad Reichard, MD
Urologist, UroOncologist
Urology of Indiana

James (Jim) Craig
RLT Patient

4:30-4:55 PM
Radiopharmaceuticals, Indiana, and the Future of Precision Medicine

Radiopharmaceuticals are transforming cancer care by combining targeted therapies with advanced imaging and precision delivery. This panel examines how Indiana is building the research, manufacturing, clinical, and delivery capabilities required to advance radiopharmaceutical care at scale. Panelists will discuss research and development, manufacturing, clinical trials, patient access, and the infrastructure needed to support growth, as well as where the field is headed next.

Mike Bolinder - Moderator
Senior Vice President, External Engagement & Chief Innovation Officer
BioCrossroads

Speakers

Matt Baca
Head of Site Operations, Indianapolis
Novartis

Dr. David Trump
Chief Radiochemist
SpectronRX

Sumit Verma
CEO, TAG1 inc.
Co-Founder and Partner
Orchestra Life Sciences

4:55-5:30 PM
Q&A Session and Networking
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See the Recap

FrameWORX: 

The Future of Musculoskeletal Health

Orthopedic Medicine and Indiana’s Leadership Opportunity

For more than two decades, BioCrossroads has played a central role in advancing Indiana’s life sciences sector, connecting key stakeholders, supporting strategic investments, and sharing the story of Indiana’s global leadership in innovation. In 2024, the state led the nation in life sciences exports, generating $99 billion in economic impact.

On August 20, we’ll convene our most ambitious FrameWORX yet in Warsaw, Indiana, recognized globally as the Orthopedic Capital of the World. ®

Up to 250 industry leaders, researchers, clinicians, and innovators will gather to explore the future of musculoskeletal health. Through insights from orthopedic surgeons, biomedical engineers, health economists, and patients, the event will highlight the scientific breakthroughs, clinical challenges, and economic implications shaping the next chapter of orthopedic medicine—and Indiana’s unique opportunity to lead it.

From chronic back pain and arthritis to advanced implants and surgical robotics, this discussion will spotlight the innovations redefining care and reaffirm Indiana’s leadership in one of healthcare’s most critical sectors.

Thank you to our sponsors

Agenda

1:00-1:05 PM
Welcome

Vince Wong, JD, MBA
President and CEO
BioCrossroads

1:05-1:25 PM
Warsaw: Leading the Way with Innovation

Drew Flamm - Moderator
President
Grace College

Ryan Christner
President and CEO
OrthoWorx


Emiko Kreklau, PhD
Executive Director, Catalyst Corridor
Grace College


Dr. Drew Flamm - Moderator
President
Grace College

1:25-1:50 PM

Keynote Address


Dr. Kurt Weiss
Professor
Pittsburgh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology

1:50-2:20 PM
The Perspective of Patients


Dr. Kurt Weiss
Professor
Pittsburgh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology

Patient Panelists

2:20-2:35 PM
Break
2:35-3:20 PM
Fireside Chat: Transformative Changes in Orthopedics



Hallie Brinkerhuff
Senior Director, R&D and Innovation
Zimmer Biomet



Roman Natoli, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Indiana University Indianapolis



Dr. Kevin Otto
Dane A. Miller Head of the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
Purdue University




Jim Lancaster - Moderator
Orthopedics Executive
Leadership Team, All-IN Kosciusko

3:20-3:50 PM
Future of Manufacturing: Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Development



Dr. Amrou Awaysheh
Professor and Endowed Chair
Indiana University Kelley School of Business



Laurent Ellenrieder
Manufacturing Director
Medartis USA


Brian Hodorek
President and CEO, Co-Founder
Ignite



Dr. Allyn Decker - Moderator
Vice President of Operations and Engagement
OrthoWorx

3:50-4:35 PM
Indiana's Opportunity for MSK Leadership



Melissa Kacena, PhD
Director, Indiana Center for MSK Health
Indiana University School of Medicine




Jim Lancaster
Orthopedics Executive
Leadership Team, All-IN Kosciusko



Brandon Noll
Director
Plug and Play Indiana



Rep. Craig Snow
Indiana State Representative, District 22



Ryan Christner - Moderator
President and CEO
OrthoWorx

4:35-4:55 PM
Final Thoughts



Hicham Drissi, PhD
Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Emory University School of Medicine
Director, Emory Musculoskeletal Research Center
President-Elect, Orthopaedic Research Society



Melissa Kacena, PhD
Director, Indiana Center for MSK Health
Indiana University School of Medicine


Dr. Kurt Weiss
Professor
Pittsburgh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology

4:55-5:00 PM

Closing Remarks



Vince Wong, JD, MBA
President and CEO
BioCrossroads

5:00-6:00 PM

Networking and Poster Session
MOCC, Grace College
Click the link below to learn more about our speakers. 
Speaker Bios
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I register for the tours?

To register for one of the two morning tours, please click here.

You may only select one tour, as the scheduled times overlap. 

Tour one runs from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. 

Tour two runs from 10 a.m. until noon. 

Tours are limited to 25 participants each. Due to space limitations, if your plans change and you can no longer participate in your selected tour, please contact Barb Garringer at [email protected].

Please note, separate registration is required for the afternoon FrameWORX event at Grace College, which runs from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., followed by a poster session. 

To register for the afternoon FrameWORX session only, click here to visit the EventBrite registration page. 

Separate paid registration is required for the ecosystem tours. 

Best Western Plus Warsaw

Comfort Inn and Suites

Days Inn

Fairfield Inn and Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Tru by Hilton 

Wyndham Garden 

 

There is no charge to attend the FrameWORX event. 

Separate paid registration is required for the ecosystem tours. Please see the previous FAQ. 

FrameWORX: June 12, 2025

Fueling our Future in Life Sciences and Healthcare Innovation

 

Join us for our next FrameWORX on June 12 at the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, as we focus on building workforce resilience within in our life sciences ecosystem.

What You’ll Gain:
  • Actionable Insights: Learn how top organizations are successfully implementing internship programs, innovative apprenticeship models, and upskilling initiatives.
  • Real-Time Data: Explore current trends shaping recruitment, retention, and workforce expectations.
  • Networking Opportunities: Build meaningful connections with peers, industry trailblazers, and talent pipeline experts.
Agenda Highlights:
  • IBRI Internship Experience: Successes and lessons from a leading internship program.
  • Future-Ready Workforce: Trends, data, and strategies to build resilient teams.
  • Fueling Talent Pipelines: How industry partnerships are shaping Indiana’s future workforce.
This is your opportunity to gain insights, build relationships, and equip your organization for sustained growth.
 

This event is Sold Out. 

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Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support in helping provide engaging events that connect Indiana's life sciences community.

Presenting Sponsor

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Innovation Sponsors

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FrameWORX: March 13, 2025

Highlighting Innovation and Industry Growth
 

Indiana’s life sciences industry is at the forefront of innovation, transforming groundbreaking research into market-ready solutions. Join us for our next FrameWORX event as we explore how startups, research institutions, and industry leaders are driving discovery, commercialization, and economic growth in Indiana.

This session will showcase real-world success stories of entrepreneurs and organizations navigating the journey from R&D to commercialization, highlight the growing innovation ecosystem, and provide valuable networking opportunities with key players in life sciences and entrepreneurship.

Agenda

3-3:30 PM

Registration and Networking

Doors open at 3 p.m.

Please join us at your earliest convenience to enjoy our complimentary bar and networking ahead of the program.

3:30-5:00 PM

Start-Up Success and Synergizing Innovation

A strong innovation ecosystem is key to fostering research-driven economic growth. 

Indiana-based startups that are navigating the journey toward commercializing their research will share firsthand the challenges and milestones of their entrepreneurial journey. 

And, leaders from Indiana’s foremost academic and research institutions—including Indiana University, Purdue University, Notre Dame, and the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute—will come together to explore how collaborative strategies are accelerating the transformation of cutting‑edge research into real‑world solutions. 

Guest Speakers


Diana Caldwell
CEO, Amplified Sciences

Dr. Richard Church
Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, Parkview Health

Derek Small
Founder, Managing Director at Luson Bioventures

Guest Speakers

Paul Bohn
Director, Bioengineering and Life Sciences (BELS) Initiative, University of Notre Dame


Chia-Ying (James) Lin
Executive Director of Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute

Alan Palkowitz
President and CEO, Indiana Biosciences Research Institute


David Rosenberg
Inaugural President & CEO, IU LAB


Dr. David Umulis
Senior Vice Provost for Indianapolis, Purdue University

5-5:30 PM

Post-Event Networking

Join us for refreshments and additional networking following the discussion. 

2025 FrameWORX Events

June 20: Workforce Resilience in Life Sciences

August 20: Warsaw, Indiana – The Orthopedic Capital of the World

December 4: Advancing Opportunities in Nuclear Medicine Manufacturing

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Indiana’s regional life sciences and innovation hubs are spearheading groundbreaking advancements thanks to a collective focus and commitment. Key experts from across Indiana, including Warsaw, West Lafayette, and Bloomington, shared their insights into how their regions are fueling growth, and the importance of statewide and cross-sector collaboration to continue fostering innovation.

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Leading by Example: Life Sciences Manufacturing in Indiana

Indiana stands as a leader in manufacturing, drawing envy from states nationwide. Our state leads the nation in pharmaceutical exports and holds the second place in exporting life sciences products. The path ahead is marked by significant opportunities, such as Lilly’s $9 billion manufacturing pledge in Boone County, our pioneering role in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, and Ivy Tech’s recent unveiling of a 4,000-square-foot Biopharma Science and Technology Lab. These developments position Indiana at the forefront of potential growth, provided we maintain our focus and continue to drive forward with unwavering commitment.

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