July 17, 2026
Purdue is proud to be a key partner in the National Science Foundation (NSF)‘s Regional Innovation Engines award. This investment of up to $160 million over the next decade will help establish the nation’s next musculoskeletal innovation hub right here in Indianapolis!
Thank you to our colleagues at IU for leading this statewide effort, alongside more than 170 partners across Indiana, including Eli Lilly and Company, BioCrossroads and many others. I also want to recognize our own Joseph Wallace for his leadership in advancing this work through the newly launched Purdue Center for Musculoskeletal Engineering (PCME).
At #Purdue, we transform healthcare challenges into engineering solutions. Together, we’re strengthening Indiana’s position as a global leader in health innovation while improving health outcomes in our communities.
Read more: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q3/purdue-backed-consortium-wins-national-science-foundations-regional-innovation-engines-competition/
David M. Umulis
Senior Vice Provost Purdue University for Indianapolis
