Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine was licensed for use
On Dec. 17, 1991, the Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (Acel-Imune by Lederle) was licensed…
ACIP recommendations for routine hepatitis B vaccination for all infants were published in MMWR
On Nov. 22, 1991, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) published recommendations for routine hepatitis B vaccination for…
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Bristol-Myers’ VIDEX (didanosine) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
On Oct. 9, 1991, Bristol-Myers’ VIDEX (didanosine) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the…
University of Washington announced the recruitment of Leroy Hood to establish the Dept of Molecular Biotechnology
On Oct. 7, 1991, the University of Washington (UW) announced a $12 million gift from Microsoft co-founder Bill…
Cell Therapeutics was incorporated
On Sept. 4, 1991, Cell Therapeutics, also known as CTI BioPharma, was incorporated by two oncologists, Drs. James…
Cellpro announced its initial public offering
On Aug. 26, 1991, Cellpro announced its initial public offering. CellPro, founded in Bothell, Washington, developed the CEPRATE…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the first genetically engineered pesticides
On Jun. 27, 1991, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved two pesticides containing genetically engineered bacteria, marking…
ICOS Corporation completed its IPO
On Jun. 6, 1991, ICOS completed its IPO at at $8.00 per share for a total of $36…
Congress held a special hearing to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the National Cancer Act
On Apr. 25, 1991, Congress heard testimony on the National Cancer Act to commemorate the 20th anniversary of…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Harry B Gray
In 1991, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Harry B. Gray ‘for his numerous contributions…
Post-operative (adjuvant) radiation therapy and chemotherapy are found to improve survival in rectal cancer
On Mar. 4, 1991, researchers reported that post-operative (adjuvant) radiation therapy and chemotherapy were found to improve survival…
Immunex received FDA approval to market Leukine (GM-CSF) in the U.S.
In March 1991, Immunex announced it had received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market Leukine…
FDA approved White blood cell colony-stimulating factors (G-CSF and GM-CSF)
On Feb. 22, 1991, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had approved Amgen’s two white…
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ACIP Recommended routine Hib vaccination for infants beginning at 2 months of age were published in MMWR
On Jan. 11, 1991, recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) for routine Hib vaccination for infants beginning…
Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation and Scripps Memorial Hospital reaffiliate, merged to become the Scripps Institutions of Medicine and Science
On Jan. 4, 1991, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation and Scripps Memorial Hospital reaffiliate, announced they had merged…
The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center received Comprehensive NCI designation
In 1991, the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) comprehensive center designation. The…
Honeycrisp apple cultivar developed at the Minnesota Ag Experiment Station
In 1991, Honeycrisp (Malus pumila), an apple cultivar (cultivated variety) developed at the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station’s Horticultural…
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The Women’s Health Initiative was launched
In 1991, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), was…
The Scripps Research Institute became an independent organization
In 1991, the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation gave up its direct affiliation with Scripps Clinic to become…
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center at San Antonio launched its Institute for Drug Development
In 1991, The Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at San Antonio launched its Institute for Drug Development…
The Hanger Orthopedic Group executed its IPO
In 1991, Hanger Orthopedic Group created and issued new shares of common stock through a public offering on…
The Harold C Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded
In 1991, the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded. Simmons Cancer Center is built on a…
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Bristol-Myers’ cardiovascular medicines, PRAVACHOL (pravastin sodium) and MONOPRIL (fosinopril sodium) approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
In 1991, Bristol Myers Squibb’s cardiovascular medicines, PRAVACHOL (pravastin sodium) and MONOPRIL (fosinopril sodium) were approved by the…
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists was founded
In 1991, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) was founded by a visionary group of leaders to…
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The policy for protection of human subjects in research was adopted by more than a dozen federal entities
In 1991, the policy for protection of human subjects in research, promulgated in 1981 by the U.S. Food…
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Regulations published to Accelerate the Review of Drugs for life-threatening diseases
In 1991, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published regulations to Accelerate the Review of Drugs for life-threatening diseases….
The UC Davis Cancer Center was founded
In 1991, The UC Davis Cancer Center was founded. The center is a matrix organization and part of…
Lawrence Livermore Forensic Science Center was established
In 1991, Livermore Forensic Science Center was established to provide a comprehensive approach to forensic analyses of samples….
The CDC began developing a national strategic plan for early detection and control of breast and cervical cancers
In 1991, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began developing a national strategic plan for…
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A sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the CDC, related to HIV infection and AIDS
In 1991, a sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…