University of Iowa aims to boost Iowa economy through research
U of I officials frame the university as a major research institution with 1987-88 grants of 115.1 million, bringing total grants to over 1 billion. The article notes the push to transfer ideas to the marketplace via the Technology Innovation Center incalculator incubator housing 15 firms, and a planned Oakdale research park to expand tech transfer and economic development.
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Glaucoma research draws funding at Iowa universities
Iowa researchers led by Barfknecht and Schoenwald have earned about 500000 in glaucoma grants over a decade. Despite progress, drug development remains uncertain with two compounds in human trials and high costs to reach market. Royalties could someday aid U of I and Iowa Foundation, yet the path requires patenting, venture funding, and corporate partnerships.
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H. William Trease
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