The CDC reported a large outbreak of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
In 1990, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a large outbreak of of nosocomial…
First tests and applications of microbials to combat oil spills were conducted
In 1990, the first tests and applications of microbials to combat oil spills were used with the Exxon…
The Whitehead Institute/MIT Center for Genome Research was founded
In 1990, The Whitehead Institute/MIT Center for Genome Research (WICGR) was founded. The institute soon became an international…
The NIH established a Human Genome Center at Washington University School of Medicne
In 1990, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) established a Human Genome Center at Washington University School of…
Washington University, St. Louis researcher Stanley J Korsmeyer discovered the gene ‘bcl-2’
In 1990, Washington University – St. Louis researcher Stanley J. Korsmeyer, MD co-discovered the gene ‘bcl-2’, a pivotal…
First laparoscopic kidney removal to treat renal cancer was performed by Washington University – St Louis physicians
In 1990, Washington University – St. Louis physicians Ralph V. Clayman, MD, Lou Kavoussi, MD, and Nathaniel J….
Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center became a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
In 1990, the Cancer Center of Wake Forest University (CCCWFU) in Winston-Salem received National Cancer Institute (NCI) comprehensive…
Lineberger Cancer Center received NCI comprehensive cancer center designation
In 1990, the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill received…
Casey Eye Institute opened at OHSU on Marquam Hill
In 1990, Casey Eye Institute opened on Marquam Hill. Casey’s roots reach back to the end of World…
Dotter Interventional Institute was established at OHSU to honor the pioneer of interventional radiology
In 1990, the Dotter Interventional Institute was established at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) as a multidisciplinary…
The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute received NCI Comprehensive designation
In 1990, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute received National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive designation. The University of…