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Taxol (paclitaxel) approved by the FDA for the treatment of ovarian cancer that has failed other therapy
Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Forestry | Oncology | Therapeutics | Women's Health

Taxol (paclitaxel) approved by the FDA for the treatment of ovarian cancer that has failed other therapy

On Dec. 18, 1992, Taxol (paclitaxel), an anticancer drug extracted from the bark of the Pacific yew, received…

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Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine inactivated was licensed
Biotechnology | FDA | Infectious Disease | Therapeutics | Vaccine | WHO

Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine inactivated was licensed

On Dec. 10, 1992, the Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus vaccine inactivated (JE-Vax by Research Foundation for Microbial Diseases…

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The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed December 3 as the International Day of Disabled Persons
Biotechnology | Medicine | Therapeutics | WHO

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed December 3 as the International Day of Disabled Persons

On Dec. 3, 1992, The United Nations (UN) General Assembly proclaimed Dec. 3 as the International Day of…

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DNA first used in Montana for murder conviction
Biotechnology | Diagnostics

DNA first used in Montana for murder conviction

On Nov. 19, 1992, Larry Moore was convicted of the murder of former Gallatin County Sheriff’s Deputy Brad…

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The Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center bridge at OHSU opened
Biotechnology | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress

The Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center bridge at OHSU opened

On Nov. 2, 1992, the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center bridge opened. The 660-foot-long suspended pedestrian enclosed skybridge is…

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The Mammography Quality Standards Act was passed
Diagnostics | Oncology | Women's Health

The Mammography Quality Standards Act was passed

On Oct. 27, 1992, the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) was passed (P.L. 102-539) by the U.S. Congress….

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The CDC was officially renamed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Biotechnology | CDC | Medicine | NIH | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress

The CDC was officially renamed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

On Oct. 27, 1992, the CDC was officially renamed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, retraining its initials…

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Edmond Fisher and Edwin Krebs of University of Washington received the Nobel Prize for Medicine
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Therapeutics

Edmond Fisher and Edwin Krebs of University of Washington received the Nobel Prize for Medicine

On Oct. 12, 1992, Edmond Fisher and Edwin Krebs of University of Washington’s (UW) School of Medicine received…

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Mammography Quality Standards Act required all mammography facilities in the U.S. to be accredited and federally certified
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics | Women's Health

Mammography Quality Standards Act required all mammography facilities in the U.S. to be accredited and federally certified

On Oct. 7, 1992, all U.S. mammography facilities, except those managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, must…

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The CDC began recommendations for folic acid supplements for prevention of fetal neural tube deficits in pregnancy
CDC | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress

The CDC began recommendations for folic acid supplements for prevention of fetal neural tube deficits in pregnancy

On Sept. 11, 1992, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began recommendations for folic acid…

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PathoGenesis was founded
Biotechnology | FDA | Life Science History | Therapeutics

PathoGenesis was founded

On Sept. 3, 1992, PathoGenesis Corp. was founded by Robert Nowinski. The company, based in Seattle, developed an…

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Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine licensed for use
Disease | Infectious Disease | Vaccine

Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine licensed for use

On Aug. 21, 1992, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved licensure of a second DTaP product, prepared…

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The CDC established the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
Biotechnology | CDC | Neurology

The CDC established the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

On Jun. 25, 1992, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the National Center for…

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Testing of donor blood was implemented for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies (anti-HIV-1 and anti-HIV-2)
CDC | HIV | Life Science History

Testing of donor blood was implemented for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies (anti-HIV-1 and anti-HIV-2)

On Jun. 1, 1992, the FDA recommended that all donated blood be screened for antibodies to human immunodeficiency…

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Generic Drug Enforcement Act imposed debarment and other penalties for illegal acts involving abbreviated drug applications
Biotechnology | Medicine | Pharmaceutical | U.S. Congress

Generic Drug Enforcement Act imposed debarment and other penalties for illegal acts involving abbreviated drug applications

On May 13, 1992, the U.S. Congress announced the Generic Drug Enforcement Act, sponsored by Rep. John Dingell…

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A controlled trial of showed low-dose methotrexate to be effective in resistant Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Biotechnology | Chemical | Disease | Therapeutics

A controlled trial of showed low-dose methotrexate to be effective in resistant Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

On Apr. 16, 1992, a controlled trial of showed low-dose methotrexate to be effective in resistant Juvenile rheumatoid…

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Rep Henry Waxman held the first congressional hearing on the new HIV disease
Biotechnology | CDC | HIV | U.S. Congress

Rep Henry Waxman held the first congressional hearing on the new HIV disease

In Apr. 13, 1982, Representative Henry Waxman, U.S. Congressman from Los Angeles, held the first congressional hearing on…

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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Carl Djerassi
Chemical

The Priestley Medal was awarded to Carl Djerassi

In 1992, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Carl Djerassi ‘for his numerous contributions to…

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FDA announced new food labeling rules
Agriculture | Biotechnology | FDA | USDA

FDA announced new food labeling rules

On Feb. 29, 1992, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  announced new food labeling rules. The purpose…

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Madigan Army Medical Center opened new Tacoma complex
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics

Madigan Army Medical Center opened new Tacoma complex

On Feb. 28, 1992, Madigan Army Medical Center opened its 1.2 million square foot complex, the newest and…

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Medical College of Georgia researchers identified transcranial Doppler as first noninvasive method to identify children with sickle cell disease at risk for stroke
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Therapeutics

Medical College of Georgia researchers identified transcranial Doppler as first noninvasive method to identify children with sickle cell disease at risk for stroke

On Feb. 27, 1992, Dr. Robert Adams and Dr. Virgil C. McKie of the Medical College of Georgia…

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James Collip produced the first insulin for humans
Biotechnology | Disease | Therapeutics

James Collip produced the first insulin for humans

In Jan. 1922, James Bertram Collip produced the first insulin for humans. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or…

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Bristol-Myers Squibb’s antibiotic, CEFZIL (cefprozil) was approved by the  US Food and Drug Administration
Life Science History

Bristol-Myers Squibb’s antibiotic, CEFZIL (cefprozil) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration

In 1992, Bristol-Myers Squibb’s antibiotic, CEFZIL (cefprozil) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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The School of Nursing building opened at OHSU
Diagnostics | Disease | Medicine | Therapeutics

The School of Nursing building opened at OHSU

In 1992, the Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing building opened its doors. The building, located…

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OHSU’s Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology building opened
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Environmental | Radiology | U.S. Congress

OHSU’s Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology building opened

In 1992, the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) building opened on the Oregon Health…

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Riverfront Research Park at the University of Oregon dedicated its first building
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Medical Device | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics

Riverfront Research Park at the University of Oregon dedicated its first building

In 1992, Riverfront Research Park at the University of Oregon dedicated its first building. In the early 1980’s,…

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OHSU President Peter O Kohler, MD appointed Grover Bagby, MD, director of the Oregon Cancer Center
Biotechnology | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Therapeutics

OHSU President Peter O Kohler, MD appointed Grover Bagby, MD, director of the Oregon Cancer Center

In 1992, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) President Peter O. Kohler, M.D. announced the appointment of Grover…

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The Oregon Cancer Center was founded at Oregon Health & Science University
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Oncology | Therapeutics

The Oregon Cancer Center was founded at Oregon Health & Science University

In 1992, the Oregon Cancer Center, later known as the OHSU Cancer Institute, was founded at Oregon Health…

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Rudolph A Marcus was awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Chemical | Life Science History

Rudolph A Marcus was awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

In 1992, Rudolph A. Marcus of Caltech was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contributions to…

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The NASDAQ Stock Market joined with the London Stock Exchange
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The NASDAQ Stock Market joined with the London Stock Exchange

In 1992, The NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ) joined with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) forming the first intercontinental…

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