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Last update: 9 hours agoGene Therapy Breakthrough: A 12-year-old Greenwood girl, Elin Lewis, became Indiana’s first patient to receive an FDA-approved gene therapy for transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia, with data suggesting many patients can stop needing transfusions. Higher Ed Leadership: Purdue President Mung Chiang is set to leave for Northwestern, a major reshuffle for Indiana’s flagship research ecosystem. Sports Business Boost: Indianapolis jumped to No. 3 on Sports Business Journal’s 2026 list of top sports business cities, citing public-private partnerships and event momentum. Workforce Pipeline: Greater Fort Wayne Inc. is folding Grow Allen into its workforce programming, aiming to connect students, educators, and employers through internships, externships, tours, and presentations. Science Spotlight: Indiana University researchers helped explain why a “clockwork” earthquake pattern deep beneath the Pacific can repeat so reliably—fault “brakes” inside the system. Energy & Cost Pressure: States including Indiana are pushing back on rising electricity bills tied to AI-driven demand and utility rate fights.
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