Global Center for Medical Innovation
GCMI is the Southeast’s first and only comprehensive medical device innovation center dedicated to accelerating the design, development, testing, training, and commercialization of innovative medical products.

Commercialization Process with GCMI
De-risking Medtech Innovation for FDA Approval Path

Concept of Commercialization


High-quality Preclinical Services
- Conceptualize, evaluate, and train for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, and therapeutics
- GLP compliant, AAALAC Accredited, USDA Registered, DEA registered, OSHA compliant, and PHS Assurance
- Test Systems
- Large: Pigs, sheep, goats, dogs, and cows
- Small: Mice, rats, rabbits, and cats
- Human cadavers
State-of-the-Art Facility and Resources
Imaging Equipment includes:
Fixed flat-panel detector Cath Lab, mobile C-arms, micro-CT, Doppler, ICE, TTE, TEE, IVUS, OCT, mobile MRI and CT, digital X-ray