BIOTHERAPEUTICS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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Causes: Health, Health Support, Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines

Mission: The BTER Foundation is dedicated to advancing health care through education and research in biotherapy. We accomplish this mission with the following vision in mind: Universal access to quality health care requires mutual support of patients, health care providers, researchers, and policy makers. Working together, we can optimize the quality of care for all. Biotherapy is the use of live animals to aid in the diagnosis or treatment of illness. Examples of biotherapy include service animals (such as guide dogs), wound therapy with leeches (hirudotherapy) or maggots (also known as "maggot therapy," "maggot debridement therapy" [MDT], "larval therapy," or (biodebridement") and even "good germs" that can rid us of "bad germs" (phage therapy, for example, whereby viral parasites of specific pathogenic bacteria search and destroy those bacteria).

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FrSt Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/26/2023

Biotherapeutics Education and Research Foundation has generously supported the open publication of the first comprehensive book on maggot therapy. A Complete Guide to Maggot Therapy, edited by this reviewer and co-authored by over 20 experts in the field was published by Open Book Publishers who are a not-for-profit publisher. Although publishing costs are heavily discounted by OBP, they still require some co-payment and in this instance BTER stepped in and provided this vital co-payment to make our book possible. Thanks to BTER, our book was published in 2022 and since then was downloaded for free by over 26,000 readers worldwide. This is impact. Thank you. BTER is a true advocate for biotherapeutic education and research in the US and globally.
Dr Frank Stadler
Macquarie University, Australia & www.MedMagLabs.com

kostam Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/25/2023

I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend the BTER Foundation for its exceptional dedication and impactful work in the field of education and treatment of patients using biotherapy. Having had the privilege of closely following the activities of and collaborating with the BTER Foundation over the past several years, I can attest to the organization's unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals.
The Foundation sponsors workshops to train health care providers in the Principles and Practice of Biotherapy. Workshop participants learn how, when, and why to use biotherapy effectively for their patients. Workshops include hands-on sessions, with live or mock patients. Whether maggot therapy or hirudotherapy, patients and health professional will find a plethora of information including as how to find a biotherapist, what are the advantages of the different biotherapeutic modalities and the use of biotherapy as a supplementary method to the conventional treatments.
In addition to its remarkable programs, the BTER Foundation is also known for its transparency and accountability. Donors and partners can trust that their contributions are being put to good use, making a meaningful impact where it matters most.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly endorse the BTER Foundation and its mission. Its commitment to education and help for patients, especially those who do not find the correct answers in the conventional medicine. The Foundation is changing lives for the better, and its dedication to sustainability and accountability sets it apart as a truly exceptional organization. I have no doubt that the BTER Foundation will continue to make a profound difference in the lives of countless individuals and communities in the years to come.
Sincerely,
Prof. Kosta Y. Mumcuoglu
President of the International Biotherapy Society
The Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel

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