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Scientific Excellence

Among Baxter's competitive strengths is its technological expertise and commitment to scientific innovation. Baxter has diverse capabilities in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, including specialty biologics.

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Advancing the Pipeline

Baxter's R&D pipeline focuses on products and therapies that have the potential to satisfy unmet clinical needs, expand patient access to vital treatments, advance standards of care, improve medical treatment, and reduce medication errors.

Baxter Ventures

Investing in promising products and therapies.

History of Innovation

Baxter's heritage is built on 80 years of innovation in healthcare, including a long list of "firsts."

Science Education

Baxter is helping ensure that students today and tomorrow have increased opportunity to learn and be inspired by math and science.

Clinical Trials

The company plans to continue to grow R&D spending, with an increasing percentage of investment in exploratory and early-stage initiatives.

Core Technical Competencies

Baxter's core technical competencies differentiate the company and provide competitive advantages in the marketplace.

Distinguished Scientists and Engineers

A Distinguished Scientist or Engineer is the highest honor bestowed on Baxter's scientific and technical community.

Baxter's Young Investigator Awards

Baxter's Young Investigator Awards are intended to stimulate and reward research applicable to the development of therapies and medical products that save and sustain patients' lives.