IMO to open new R&D center at University of Illinois

Intelligent Medical Objects, a leader in medical informatics tools, announced today that it will be opening a new research and development center on the campus of the University of Illinois.

IMO was attracted to the University of Illinois because of its significant history in the area of data sciences, informatics, and its top-notch faculty and students. IMO plans to utilize student interns, under the supervision of full-time staff, to augment product development.

"Establishment of a center linked to a top-tier university supports IMO's mission to rise to new heights in our industry," said Dr. Naeymi-Rad, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Intelligent Medical Objects, Inc.

IMO's technology combines computer science with medical expertise to help clinicians and patients gather and retrieve relevant health info quickly and easily. IMO's operation at the Research Park will be headed by site manager Blake Giles, a 2008 University of Illinois graduate (International Studies) who interned at two companies in the Research Park during his tenure as a student.

Lawrence Schook, Vice President for Research at the University of Illinois said that IMO's decision to place a satellite office in Research Park, "underscores the importance of the symbiotic relationship between the corporate world and academia. Research partnerships between corporations such as IMO and the university are critical to groundbreaking discoveries that benefit all involved."

Laura Frerichs, Research Park Director said "we welcome IMO to the Research Park and helping them to engage with faculty and students as part of their experience here. We are excited to have this Chicagoland digital health company choose The Illinois Research Park at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a location that will help them drive innovation for the future of their business."

The new IMO office will formally open in April 2012. The company has already begun employing University of Illinois students for this new innovation center.