Ind. Code ch. 21-45-5

in effect

Ind. Code § 21-45-5-1 Spinal cord and head injury research centers; Indiana University and Purdue University

Sec. 1. The board of trustees of Indiana University and the board of trustees of Purdue University may establish, in total, two (2) spinal cord and head injury research centers to advance the methods of treatment of spinal cord and head injuries. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.6-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.

Ind. Code § 21-45-5-2 Indianapolis center; medical treatment emphasis

Sec. 2. One (1) center established under section 1 of this chapter must be located in Indianapolis, with faculty and staff from Indiana University. This center must focus on basic research with an emphasis on clinical research into medical treatments for injuries to the central nervous system. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.6-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.

Ind. Code § 21-45-5-3 West Lafayette center; injuries to animals

Sec. 3. One (1) center established under section 1 of this chapter must be located in West Lafayette, with faculty and staff from Purdue University. This center must focus on basic research with an emphasis on applied research for the pre-clinical testing of injuries to the central nervous system that have occurred in animals. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.6-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.

Ind. Code § 21-45-5-4 Projects with other entities allowed

Sec. 4. A center established under section 1 of this chapter may participate in research projects: (1) with another center; or (2) with hospitals and medical centers. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.6-3.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.

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