The Western Pacific Region was certified polio-free
On Dec. 29, 2000, the Regional Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication certified that the Western Pacific…
Peter St. George-Hyslop developed a vaccine that prevented Alzheimer’s disease in mice
On Dec. 21, 2000, Dr. Peter St George-Hyslop developed a vaccine that prevented Alzheimer’s disease in mice. The…
The PET/CT scanner named by TIME Magazine as medical invention of the year
On Dec. 4, 2000, the PET/CT scanner was named by TIME Magazine as the medical invention of the…
NCI established the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
On Dec. 3, 2000, the National Cancer Institute announced it had established the Center to Reduce Cancer Health…
The Western Pacific Region of the world was certified as polio-free
On Oct. 29, 2000, the Regional Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication certified that the Western Pacific…
Pathogenesis was acquired by Chiron for $660 million
On Sept. 22, 2000, Pathogenesis was acquired by Emeryville, California-based Chiron for $660 million or $38.50 per share….
Kenya field-tested its first biotechnology crop, a virus-resistant sweet potato
On Aug. 22, 2000, researchers in Kenya announced they had field-tested twelve lines of sweetpotato variety CPT 560…
Genome British Columbia was founded
On Jul. 31, 2000, Genome British Columbia was founded as one of six Genome Canada centres across the…
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President Bill Clinton signed into law the Semipostal Authorization Act
On Jul. 28, 2000, President Bill Clinton signed into law the Semipostal Authorization Act (P.L. 106-253), which gave…
Stanford researchers discovered hereditary arthritis gene
On Jul. 11, 2000, Stanford researchers announced they had identified a substance commonly added to toothpaste to prevent…
Holden Cancer Center awarded NCI Center designation
In 2000, the Holden Cancer Center at University of Iowa received National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center designation. The…
AgReliant Genetics was founded
On Jul. 1, 2000, AgReliant Genetics was founded by global seed companies KWS of Einbeck, Germany and Limagrain…
Dendreon Corporation launched its Initial Public Offering
On Jun. 16, 2000, Dendreon announced its initial public offering of 4,500,000 shares of common stock at $10.00…
President Clinton directed Medicare program to reimburse providers for cost of routine patient care in clinical trials
On Jun. 7, 2000, President Clinton issued an Executive Memorandum that directed the Medicare program to revise its…
Genentech drug TNKase (tenecteplase) was approved
On June 2, 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it had approved Genentech’s drug TNKaseï¾® (tenecteplase)….
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NIAID created global network to advance development of HIV vaccines
On May 25, 2000, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced funding of nine U.S….
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OHSU received $11 million grant to fund new superfund research center
On Apr. 10, 2000, the Oregon Health Science Centers (OHSU) Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology…
A $60 million program was announced to address the unequal burden of cancer within certain special populations in the US
On Apr. 6, 2000, a $60 million program was announced to address the unequal burden of cancer within…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Darleane C. Hoffman
On Mar. 27, 2000, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Darleane C. Hoffman “to recognize…
The Supreme Court ruled the FDA does not have authority to regulate tobacco as a drug
On Mar. 21, 2000, the Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 along ideological lines, that the FDA does…
Annie, a new breed of dairy cow with bioengineered defense against mastitis disease was born
On Mar. 3, 2000 Annie was born, the first of a new breed of dairy cows whose udders…
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month was founded
On Feb. 29. 2000, President Clinton officially dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Since then, it…
A 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was licensed
On Feb. 17, 2000, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it it had licensed a 13-valent pneumococcal…
Glaxo Wellcome announced merged with SmithKline Beecham forming GlaxoSmithKline
On Jan. 17, 2000, Glaxo Wellcome announced merger with SmithKline Beecham forming GlaxoSmithKline. Glaxo SmithKline will be the…
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority was established
In 2000, the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority was established.
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was founded in Seattle
In 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation began as the William H. Gates Foundation established in 1994,…
H. Jon Runstad and Judith M Runstad awarded E Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 2000, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement was awarded…
The University of California, Riverside Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering was established
In 2000, the University of California, Riverside Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering was established to capitalize on…
The use of Oral polio vaccine (OPV) was discontinued in the US
In 2000, the use of Oral polio vaccine (OPV) was discontinued in the U.S. to eliminate the risk…
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The CDC expanded the HIV definition to include any detectable viral load assay completed since Jan 1, 2000
In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the HIV definition to include any detectable…