Genentech drug Nutropin AQ ((somatropin) injection for subcutaneous use) was approved
On Dec. 29, 1995, the Genentech drug Nutropin AQ ((somatropin) injection for subcutaneous use) was approved by the…
Saccharin Notice Repeal Act repealed the saccharin notice requirements
On Dec. 6, 1995, the U.S. Congress repealed the saccharin notice requirements. The store warning notice requirement was…
70 scientists from 20 countries met in Lexington, Kentucky to make a plan for mapping the horse genome
In Oct. 1995, 70 scientists from 20 countries met in Lexington, Kentucky to make a plan for mapping…
EPA approved the commercial production and distribution of four Bt crops in the U.S.
On Aug. 22, 1995, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the commercial production and distribution of the Bt…
Richard D Klausner became the eleventh director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until 2001
On Aug. 1, 1985, Richard D. Klausner became the eleventh director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until…
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute was officially named
On Jul. 30, 1995, Peter Karmanos generously gave a large donation to the cancer research, patient care and…
The National Cancer Institute leadership initiated a major reorganization
On Jun. 9, 1995, the National Cancer Institute leadership initiated a major reorganization, based on recommendations of the…
The CDC investigated an deadly outbreak of Ebola virus in Zaire
On May 6, 1995, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated an deadly outbreak of…
Genentech drug CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) approved by FDA
On May 3, 1995, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Genentech’s drug CellCept…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Derek Barton
In 1995, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Derek Barton ‘for his numerous contributions to…
Varicella virus vaccine, live was licensed for the active immunization of persons 12 months of age and older
On Mar. 17, 1995, the varicella virus vaccine, live (Varivax by Merck) was licensed for the active immunization…
The first inactivated hepatitis A vaccine was licensed
On Feb. 22, 1995, the first inactivated hepatitis A vaccine, distributed by SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), was…
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research was founded
In 1995, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research was founded. The Institute was the research branch of the…
Kurt Amplatz created Goose-Neck Snares used to retrieve broken catheters from the cardiovascular system
In 1995, Kurt Amplatz, M.D. created Goose-Neck Snares which are used to retrieve broken catheters and other items…
Researchers led by Dr. Peter St. George-Hyslop discovered and cloned two genes related to early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease
In 1995, researchers led by Dr. Peter St. George-Hyslop at the University of Toronto discovered and cloned two…
OHSU became a public corporation and separated from the Oregon State System of Higher Education
In 1995, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) became a public corporation and separated from the Oregon State…
Senator Mark Hatfield received the Albert Lasker Public Service Award
In 1995, Senator Mark Hatfield received the Albert Lasker Public Service Award “For energetic leadership and enduring advocacy…
Fox Chase Cancer Center became founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
In 1995, Fox Chase Cancer Center became a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an organization…
Ivan R Sabel was appointed president and CEO of Hanger Orthopedic Group
In 1995, Ivan R. Sabel was appointed president and CEO of Hanger Orthopedic Group. In 1968, Ivan R….
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The Huntsman family pledged $100 million to construct a state-of-the-art cancer center
In 1995, the Huntsman family led by Jon M. Huntsman Sr. and his wife Karen, pledged $100 million…
The Huntsman Cancer Institute was founded in Salt Lake City
In 1995, The Huntsman Cancer Institute, at the University of Utah, is a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center…
The Virginia Commonwealth University six year Doctor of Pharmacy Program was adopted
In 1995, The Virginia Commonwealth University six year Doctor of Pharmacy Program adopted to replace the Bachelor of…
Hollister-Stier became Bayer Pharmaceuticals
In 1995, Hollister-Stier became Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Bayer had acquired Cutter in 1974 and Miles in 1978. Hollister-Stier Laboratories,…
Mary-Claire King, an internationally known human geneticist, was recruited to the University of Washington
In 1995, Mary-Claire King, an internationally known human geneticist, was recruited to the University of Washington’s (UW) School…
Horse Genome Project released scientific standards for genetic testing
On Dec. 12, 2018, the scientists behind the Horse Genome Project released scientific standards for genetic testing. The…
Thinking in Pictures: My Life Temple Grandin with Autism was published
In 1995, autistic activist Temple Grandin published Thinking in Pictures: My Life Temple Grandin with Autism, considered a…
AIDS researcher David D. Ho unlocked HIV replication that led to the development of combination drug therapy that lowered AIDS death
In 1995, AIDS researcher David D. Ho from the The Rockefeller University unlocked HIV replication that led to…
Regina Benjamin became the first African-American woman to be elected to the American Medical Association Board of Trustees
In 1995, Regina Benjamin, MD, a family doctor in the shrimping village of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, became…
President Bill Clinton proclaimed the first full week of April as National Public Health Week
In 1995, President Bill Clinton proclaimed the first full week of April as National Public Health Week (NPHW)….
Georgia’s Comprehensive Cancer Registry was established
On Jan. 1, 1995, Georgia’s Comprehensive Cancer Registry was established. The Registry became gold certified in 2002 following…