BTG works with UneMed on worldwide partnerships on a polio vaccine patented and licensed to BTG by UNMC - a major discovery now in development. McDonald said UNMC is a tremendous resource for biotechnology companies, providing intellectual property for marketing and a base for company scientists to interact with UNMC faculty. Success in patient care grows from UNMC's pioneering efforts in basic science and clinical research. Created latanoprost, a new drug that is now considered first-line treatment for people who suffer from glaucoma. Discovering a new technique for diagnosing heart disease by developing and patenting the use of microbubbles to detect blood flow to the heart muscles.
Research is an integral part of an academic medical center.
It enriches the educational scope of future health professionals by introducing students to the process of developing new theories, procedures and treatment techniques that will allow future health professionals in all disciplines to provide high-quality patient care. Research demands an inquisitive mind, the ability to apply scientific principles and a certain intellectual rigor that's mandatory for education. The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of 15 of America's leading cancer centers. The Center also is one of 15 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers. The Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases is the research component of the Center, which also provides educational programs.