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OrthoWorx announces formation of university-industry advisory board
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OrthoWorx recently announced in a press release the formation of a university-industry advisory board.
The primary function of the board will be to connect the talent and technology needs of the Indiana-based orthopedic medical device industry with the resources to fill both of those needs from Indiana’s institutions of higher education.
Institutions confirmed to be a part of the board include Indiana University, University of Notre Dame, Manchester University, Trine University, Grace College and Ivy Tech Community College. Negotiations are ongoing for Ball State University, Purdue University and IPFW to join the advisory board.
“We believe this is the right time and the right group of partners to address critical economic and educational challenges facing the state of Indiana,” stated Sheryl Conley, president and chief executive officer of OrthoWorx, in a company press release. “Indiana is known for its great universities and, in fact, it produces more graduates than the state is currently able to employ. The orthopedic device industry has many needs that can be met by resources in our state, but a great number of its relationships with academia have evolved over time with out-of-state institutions — we intend to address that missed connection for the benefit of students, employers, and the state’s economy overall.”