< Previous GEDP.ORG // 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE 49 Education OverviewUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCHFrom the time the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) was established as the state’s first medical school in 1891, the university has trained more health care professionals than any other Texas academic health center. UTMB is now in an era of unprecedented growth, with enrollment in its schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences steadily increasing since 2008.To accommodate that growth and help address critical health care workforce shortages in Texas, UTMB completed a new Health Education Center on the Galveston Campus Summer 2019. This new addition features a simulation center enabling students to practice a wide range of skills in a low-risk, high-realism environment.Through innovative curricula, hands-on learning and an emphasis on working together as an interprofessional team, UTMB is training the health care leaders of tomorrow, and advancing the institution’s mission — to improve health for the people of Texas and around the world.HIGHLIGHTS» Critical “real-world’’ educational opportunities provided to students in the state-of-the-art Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, the hospital on League City Campus and models of care in a community hospital setting offered at Angleton Danbury Campus» For the third consecutive year, UTMB has been named a winner of the prestigious 2019 Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, one of 11 academic health science centers in the U.S. to be recognized for quality patient care.HEALTH CAREFor more than 125 years, UTMB has been educating generations of health care professionals, making world-changing discoveries through ground-breaking research, and providing compassionate, state-of-the-art, lifesaving health care to a rapidly growing patient population.The expansive population growth within the region between Houston and the Gulf of Mexico has prompted UTMB to grow to accommodate patients where they live and to offer students a wider array of training opportunities, from community-based practice to the most specialized services found only at major health institutions.To that end, UTMB has expanded its footprint from the Galveston Campus to campuses in Clear Lake, League City and Angleton Danbury and continues to build its network of outpatient clinics to increase access to convenient, high-quality health care.As UTMB grows its programs of excellence in education and research and expands access to quality health care to meet the needs of the rapidly growing population, the institution’s vision for the future is built on sound strategic planning for facilities and infrastructure necessary to support that growth.RESEARCH + INNOVATIONUTMB has attracted some of the finest researchers in the world. In fields ranging from emerging infectious diseases, biodefense, vaccine development and chronic diseases of aging (including cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and diabetes) to environmental health and asthma, burns and inflammation, traumatic brain injury and addiction, discoveries being made in UTMB laboratories truly are changing the world.UTMB researchers’ expertise in emerging infectious diseases was recognized worldwide during an Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014. Since then, UTMB’s scientists have been leaders in developing a vaccine for the Zika virus, which has led to its researchers being called upon throughout the world in the fight to help stop the spread of the disease.To ensure the future of UTMB’s world-class research expertise, expansion of research facilities on UTMB’s Galveston Campus was completed in 2017. The addition of 93,000 square feet of critically needed space supports UTMB’s ability to attract and retain the kind of top scientists who will find tomorrow’s treatments and cures. The $42 million expansion was made possible by Permanent University Fund support. UTMB FAST FACTS1,226GRADUATES(201803,372STUDENTS(fall 2018)971FACULTY611RESIDENTS IN TRAINING1,164,470OUTPATIENT ENCOUNTERS35,578HOSPITAL DISCHARGES6,453NEW TEXANS DELIVERED87,956EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTSHOUSTON50 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGEMERGING TECHNOLOGYIt is an exciting time to be located within Galveston and Galveston County for emerging technology initiatives. Our region possesses abundant resources and attributes that are in place to support growing this sector of our economy. A history of innovation and entrepreneurship, multiple world-class institutions, and connectivity to the greater Houston emerging technology cluster are just a few of the assets that differentiate our area for future growth and development.INDUSTRY CLUSTERS POSITIONED FOR GROWTH» Maritime» Life Sciences» Bio Tech» Energy» Environmental» Resilience» Sports» Aerospace» Autonomous TechnologiesNASA – JOHNSON SPACE CENTERVICTORY LAKES MEDICAL COMPLEX LEAGUE CITYECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIESUTMB CUSTOMS HOUSE INCUBATORMBIUTMB – GALVESTON109.2HEADLINE INDEX181RANK(out of 3,110 counties) INNOVATION INDEX FOR U.S. COUNTIESHeadline IndexHuman Capital & Knowledge Creation IndexBusiness Dynamics IndexBusiness Profile IndexEmployment and Productivity IndexEconomic Well-Being IndexIndex ValueMedian Value50100(SOURCE: Statsamerica.org)109.2123.596.590.1119.2114.7TAMUGHOUSTON GEDP.ORG // 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE 51 The Innovation Interstate (i2) supports the entire emerging technology cluster along the corridor from South Beltway 8 to Galveston. This effort is envisioned to unite wherever emerging technology is occurring throughout Galveston County and beyond. The principal of the i2 initiative is to build a high tech innovation and commercialization ecosystem – leveraging the strengths of our region:» Advance and serve multiple industries/sectors» Enhance the regional economy and create quality, primary jobs» Grow the regional reputation as a great place to live, to work and to be an entrepreneurINNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIPINNOVATION INTERSTATEPETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX TEXAS CITYGALVESTON COLLEGEGALVESTON ISDTHE INNOVATION INTERSTATE (i2) - A COLLABORATIVE52 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGEmerging TechnologyGALVESTON CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTUTMB CUSTOMS HOUSEThe Galveston Center for Technology and Workforce Development is being developed as a catalyst facility positioned to energize technology transfer and commercialization resulting from research and development cultivated through the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. This initiative is developed to stimulate the establishment and growth of technology based startup companies and other compatible businesses. This effort will contribute to job creation and provide for enhanced economic health to the region. Emerging Technology sectors eligible to participate with and through the Center include: Energy, Maritime, Environmental, Resilience, Aerospace, Autonomous Systems and Sports Tourism (Sports Med/Tech). This Center will provide new and emerging technology and compatible businesses with an environment that supports their start-up phase and increases their likelihood of success. This Center includes facility space, flexible leases, shared use of common office equipment, business assistance and guidance, mentoring, networking to capital, and other technical resources. A network of existing resources in the community will be developed to support incubator client needs. Our mission is to stimulate the establishment and growth of technology-based start-up companies and to increase the number of successful companies originating and developing in the area. Emerging Technology companies will gain access to mentors, training, shared space, professional assistance, capital, and other services that will move them onto the fast track to success. By fulfilling our mission, we contribute to job creation and enhanced economic health in the regionUTMB RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS» Home to the only national lab in Texas and one of two national biocontainment labs in the United States dedicated to developing treatments, vaccines and diagnostics to combat infectious threats to health, such as Ebola and the Zika virus.» One of the world’s largest university-based vaccine development centers; named a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Vaccine Research, Evaluation and Training on Emerging Infectious Diseases; UTMB is only the second university in the Western Hemisphere and the seventh in the world to receive this designation from WHO.» UTMB scientists engineered the world’s first Zika virus infectious clone, a key to rapid vaccine development and unraveling how the disease causes birth defects and disease.Other significant areas of research include:» Working with the GEDP and diverse stakeholders, UTMB translates discoveries made in labs and clinics to products and interventions that improve health. Integrated programs: train a workforce skilled in entrepreneurship, mentor investigators as they navigate the commercialization pathway, and provide incubation facilities to develop innovative technology.» Conducting cutting-edge research aimed at reducing memory problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease and studying potential links between traumatic brain injuries and neurodegenerative disorders. GEDP.ORG // 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE 53 Emerging TechnologyUTMB - OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER The Office of Technology Transfer is charged with the management of the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Intellectual Property assets, while promoting and encouraging scientific research. This mission includes identification, evaluation, protection and commercialization of UTMB’s Intellectual Property. The Office of Technology Transfer offers the following services to UTMB’s researchers:» Intellectual Property Management» Marketing and Licensing of UTMB’s Intellectual Property» Agreement Negotiation» Commercialization» Business Development – Collaboration» Training and WorkshopsCOMMUNITY SUPPORT/RESOURCESPrimary community support is most evident in the ongoing initiative of the Innovation Interstate. This effort has developed a communication linkage of regional allies and their respective entities in agreeing to participate and articulate the strengths and opportunities of making emerging technology development feasible. As a component of this initiative, two separate roundtables have been formed to harness support for emerging companies. The first roundtable is comprised of Professional Service Providers from within Galveston County. These representatives have agreed to join together in an effort to mentor and provide guidance to emerging companies. The second roundtable is comprised of Regional Resource Providers from across the Houston-Galveston region. These representatives have expressed a willingness to join together in an effort to mentor and provide guidance to emerging companies. EMERGING TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT GENERATED TO DATE» City of Galveston has recognized GEDP as the lead facilitator for Emerging Technology for Galveston in their adopted Economic Development Plan» VISION Galveston has completed phase one of their Strategic Plan highlighting Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technology as Key Targets for Galveston’s Future (Galveston’s Philanthropic Community)» UTMB has recognized GEDP as lead facilitator for the implementation of Incubator Facilities within their control» Texas A&M University at Galveston has initiated a new effort for promoting and supporting enhanced emerging technology initiatives – ie Blue Economy/Resilience» Innovation Interstate formed 18 months ago, facilitated by the GEDP and League City Regional Chamber, and embraced by communities along the I-45 Corridor (Galveston County) with principal supporters including Galveston County, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (ties in with Johnson Space Center and Ellington Field Spaceport), League City, Texas City and multiple education/healthcare facilities within Galveston County. [To date approximately 50 emerging technology companies have been identified within Galveston County]» Regional Resource Providers have been approached to support Galveston efforts» Local Professional Service Providers have been aligned to support emerging technology start-up companies and grow with this emerging sector UTMB OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER FY 2019 METRICS(September 1, 2018-August 31, 2019)$17.3MLICENSE REVENUE26U.S. PATENTS ISSUED3START-UPS FORMEDBetween 2013-2019, there have been 18 start-ups formed.Growing human lungs in a lab with techniques that may spearhead groundbreaking advances in regenerative medicine; these experiments recently have been replicated aboard the International Space StationSevere weather can strike at any time.Are you ready? TexasWindstormInsuranceGet InsuranceMake sure you have insurance to cover BOTH windstorm AND flood. 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GEDP.ORG // 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE 55 Business ContinuityThe GEDP developed a Business Continuity Resource Guide for the Galveston business community to utilize as part of their Disaster Toolkit.Becoming familiar with the content and completing the forms included within will help business owners increase the odds that their business will make it through the next disaster.The guidebook will assist with the following:» Outline what actions may be taken to minimize the disruptive effects of a disaster on operations;» Understand the differing roles and responsibilities of government and business owners in private sector disaster recovery;» Provide information needed to develop a comprehensive business disaster continuity plan.THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUITY PLANNINGAsk any business owner why they are in business. If not at the top of the list then inevitably close to the top will be the obvious answer – to stay in business and make money. The reasons for this are as obvious as they are age old – to cover mortgage payments, the children’s college tuition, to obtain the amenities required not only to live, but to enjoy life.As the name implies, a continuity plan is a premeditated strategy for continuing business in the event of a disaster. While never a guarantee that a business affected by disaster will go completely unscathed, preparing a continuity plan will help the small-business owner minimize potential losses and anticipate the actions they will need to take in the event of a disaster. A continuity plan is not a contingency plan. It does not attempt to spell out in detail who must do what in the event of a specific contingency – such as a store fire, robbery attempt, or power failure – although it may be quite helpful for a business owner to write down step-by-step procedures for dealing with each of these emergencies. The continuity plan focuses on procedures for minimizing potential losses and ensuring a speedy recovery from disaster.THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN PRIVATE SECTOR DISASTER RECOVERYMost federal and state programs focus on restoring community infrastructure and ensuring that housing needs are met. The Small Business Administration (SBA) may offer loans to business owners damaged by a disaster to make necessary repairs. Other federal and state programs may be available after a disaster, including Economic Development Administration resources, but these funds are typically not available to small business owners. While local, state, and federal disaster recovery employees will work with small business owners after a disaster, on the whole, most post-disaster recovery resources are not designed to help a small business owner get back in business.Even though a business owner may benefit greatly from government sponsored disaster recovery programs, such as the SBA disaster loan program, business owners are mostly on their own when it comes to remaining in business. This is why it is critical for all business owners to take steps to reduce their vulnerability and understand the steps that must be taken in the aftermath of a disaster – before a disaster strikes. These issues can be questioned and covered through the development of individual business continuity plans. The GEDP Disaster Recovery Guide has been developed specifically to assist your enterprise in assessing your vulnerability and highlighting critical information that will be useful in your continuity planning effort.» Texas Coastal Study» Business Recovery» Business Continuity» Allies/Resource Providers ... Preparing a continuity plan will help the small-business owner minimize potential losses and anticipate the actions they will need to take in the event of a disaster. GEDP DISASTER RECOVERY/ BUSINESS CONTINUITY TASK FORCEThe GEDP Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Task Force, chaired by Gale Burkett, is addressing these critical issues:RESILIENCE – DISASTER PREPAREDNESS/RECOVERY – BUSINESS CONTINUITYMission-critical solutions for a dynamic worldWho We AreFounded in 1986 by Gale and Jean Burkett, GB Tech has been providing technical services and IT support to government and commercial clients for decades. Our foundational experience with NASA and other aerospace giants shaped our approach to business: All work is mission-critical – failure is simply not an option. This commitment to our clients and a constant pursuit of excellence has fueled us for the last 30 years.We offer a wide variety of services with a focus on IT services and software security testing, as well as project management, logistical support, and on-site surveillance and security solutions. Our goal is simple: to provide you with mission-critical support in a dynamic, constantly changing world.Time TestedGB Tech brings you more than 30 years of experience in IT support. Our clients range from small businesses in the Houston area to NASA and government contractors. Our people thrive in the face of new challenges and don’t see failure as an option.IT Services• Professional Network Services• Unified Communications• Business Continuity• Help Desk Support• Cloud Services• Virtualization• Mobile Device ManagementSoftware Quality & Security• Software Quality Assurance / Verification & Validation• Secure Application Development• Third Party Application Assurance• Web Application SecurityOther Services• Logistics• Project Management• IT Infrastructure• Surveillance & SecurityGet in TouchIf you recognize the risks and obstacles that impede your business mission and care about finding the right solution to the challenges your business faces, GB Tech could be a perfect fit for you. We’d love to discuss what our team can do to help you prepare for the future.Galveston Office:2200 Market Street, Suite 326Galveston, TX 77550Galleria Office:1800 Bering, Suite 110Houston, TX 77057Corporate Office:2200 Space Park Drive, Suite 400Houston, TX 77058281.333.3703www.gbtech.netOur ServicesOur solutions are custom-tailored to fit the needs of our clients, and our experience is wide-ranging and covers a variety of industries. Whether you’re a financial institution looking to improve its processes or a shipping company aiming for improved logistics and warehouse security, GB Tech can design and implement the solution you need.Next >