Rimantadine was approved by the FDA to treat influenza A
In 1994, Rimantadine, derived from amantadine, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat influenza…
Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), a causative agent for Kaposi’s sarcoma, was identified
In 1994, human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), a causative agent for Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS), was identified. HHV-8 is also…
U.S. federal DNA Identification Act of 1994 was mandated
In 1994, the DNA Identification Act authorized the establishment of a national index of: (1) DNA identification records…
Johnson ﾠ&ﾠ Johnson introduced PALMAZ-SCHATZ stent, the first coronary stent, revolutionized cardiology
In 1994, Johnson ﾠ&ﾠ Johnson introduced PALMAZ-SCHATZ stent, the first tube-shaped coronary device that was inserted into arteries,…
Washington University – St Louis researchers developed a blood test to detect a thyroid cancer gene mutation
In 1994, researcher Helen Donis-Keller and colleagues at Washington University – St. Louis announced they had for the…
Infectious molecular clone of a human T-cell leukemia virus was developed at Washington University – St Louis
In 1994, Washington University – St. Louis reseacher Lee Ratern, MD and colleagues announced they had developed an…
CyberKnife was developed at Stanford University
In 1994, CyberKnife developed by John Adler, MD and colleagues at Stanford University. CyberKnife’s special quality is that…
The Oregon Regional Primate Research Center became an OHSU research Affiliate
In 1994, The Oregon Regional Primate Research Center becomes an Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) research affiliate….
The Science Coalition was founded
In 1994, the Science Coalition was founded. The Science Coalition is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of more than…
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s PRAVACHOL (pravastatin sodium) granted expanded usage from the FDA
In 1994, Bristol-Myers Squibb’s PRAVACHOL (pravastatin sodium) was granted expanded usage from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | Neurology | Ophthalmogy
Omeros Corp was founded
In 1994, Omeros Corp. was founded in Seattle as a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing…
The Medical Research Foundation became an affiliate committee of the OHSU Foundation
In 1994, the Medical Research Foundation (MRF) became an affiliate committee of the Oregon Health & Science University…
Diagnostics | Disease | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
Albert Einstein College becomes the only New York City medical school selected by the NIH to participate in the Women’s Health Initiative
In 1994, Albert Einstein College of Medicine becomes the only New York City medical school selected by the…
National Center for Genome Resources was founded
In 1994, National Center for Genome Resources (NCGR) founded with support from Senator Pete Domenici as an independent…
Biotechnology Council of New Jersey was founded
In 1994, The Biotechnology Council of New Jersey (BCNJ) was founded. Today, BioNJ is the life sciences trade…
The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders listed four subcategories within autistic disorder
In 1994, the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders listed four subcategories within…