BioSignals

Healthcare is changing. And it’s changing fast. AI and automation are reshaping how care is delivered. Workforce shortages and rising costs are challenging health systems to rethink how they operate. At the same time, advances in precision medicine, earlier disease detection and personalized care are creating new possibilities for patients. It’s a time of extreme challenges and, at the same time,...

Indiana’s life sciences strength is built from more than just the companies here—it's rooted in the research, discovery and innovation happening at our world-class universities—and in our ability to turn those discoveries into technologies, innovations, and ultimately better outcomes for patients. In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at one of Indiana’s most important research instituti...

In this episode of BioSignals, Vince Wong talks with Milan Radovich, a nationally recognized leader in cancer genomics and Precision oncology. Milan’s work sits at the forefront of translating complex genomic data into real-world clinical insights, helping redefine how cancer is diagnosed and treated. His research has been instrumental in advancing biomarker-driven approaches, enabling more person...

Today’s episode is essentially a greatest hits compilation of everything we’ve touched on so far since we launched this podcast--innovation, entrepreneurship, ecosystem building, venture capital, R&D. Today’s guest is a jack of all trades--Derek Small. Derek is a builder at his core. Over the course of his career, he’s helped launch and scale numerous companies. He’s worked across investment a...

One of the greatest challenges in biomedical research isn't making a discovery—it's turning that discovery into something that improves patients' lives. The path from a promising scientific breakthrough to a new therapy is long, complex, and often filled with obstacles. That's why translational research and strong industry partnerships have become so critical to advancing innovatio...

Indiana—we're better together. That’s the driving philosophy behind innovation districts nationwide and here in Indiana. Indiana is home to numerous innovation districts including LEAP, the Fishers Life Sciences and Innovation Corridor, the One Health Innovation District, and 16Tech. Today’s guest, Emily Krueger, is the President and CEO of the 16 Tech Innovation District--a transformative 50-acre...

Today’s episode marks the launch of something bigger than a brand. It’s the beginning of a new regional identity — one designed to tell the story of how human, animal and plant biosciences converge right here in the heart of America. It’s called BioHeartland. Across Indiana and the greater central region, a powerful ecosystem is already taking shape — where breakthrough therapies are invented, adv...

We’re doing things a little differently with this episode. Instead of an external guest, we’re bringing in someone internal—Mike Bolinder SVP, External Engagement & Chief Innovation Officer. Last month, BioCrossroads released our 2025 annual report. And in this episode, Mike and Vince take a step back to reflect on 2025. Together they unpack a year’s worth of milestones across innovation, manu...

How do cells know what to do, and what happens when that process goes wrong? In this episode of BioSignals, Vince Wong talks with David Umulis, Purdue University Senior Vice Provost and Chief Academic Officer for Indianapolis, to explore the cutting edge of systems biology and biomedical engineering. From decoding how cells communicate and organize to leveraging AI and computational modeling to ac...

In this episode of BioSignals, host Vince Wong sits down with Dr. Ruth Gimeno, Group Vice President of Diabetes, Obesity & Cardiometabolic Research and Early Clinical Development at Eli Lilly and Company. Dr. Gimeno shares her perspective as a physician-scientist and biotech leader working at the forefront of therapeutic innovation. The conversation explores how complex biological discoveries...

In Episode 2 of BioSignals, Vince Wong of BioCrossroads sits down with Christy Wright, President and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana , to explore the power of One Health, which is the connection between human, animal, and plant health. How are food, agriculture, and life sciences converging in Indiana? Why is innovation in animal health and agbioscience accelerating right now? And what makes Indiana uniq...

In the premiere episode of  BioSignals , BioCrossroads President and CEO Vince Wong launches a new podcast dedicated to the people, partnerships, and momentum behind Indiana’s rise as a global life sciences powerhouse. Vince is joined first by Dan Peterson, vice president of industry and government affairs at Cook Group and chair of the BioCrossroads board of directors. Dan shares a front-row pers...

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