Researchers announced they had decoded human chromosomes 5, 16, and 19
In 2000, researchers from Lawrence Berkeley, Lawrence Livermore, and Los Alamos national laboratories at the Joint Genome Institute…
The Stanford Hospital Center for Clinical Sciences Research building opened
In 2000, the Center for Clinical Sciences Research building opened, and is an example of a fully integrated…
The Norris Foundation committed $15 million toward construction of the Harlyne J Norris Research Tower
On Jan. 10, 2012, the Norris Foundation made a $15 million commitment toward construction of the Harlyne J….
The Arkansas Biosciences Institute was founded
In 2000, the Arkansas Biosciences Institute was founded during a statewide planning process for use of the state’s…
Measles was declared no longer endemic in the U.S.
In 2000, measles was declared no longer endemic in the U.S. following eradication campaigns that began in 1967….
Federal agencies were required to issue guidelines to maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the information they generate
On Oct. 1, 2001, U.S. Federal agencies became required to issue guidelines to maximize the quality, objectivity, utility,…
Researchers discovered that the most common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma is actually two distinct diseases
In 2000, researchers discovered that the most common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, is…
Biotechnology | CDC | Infectious Disease | Polio | Vaccine
The use of Oral polio vaccine (OPV) was discontinued in the U.S.
In 2000, the use of Oral polio vaccine (OPV) was discontinued in the U.S. to eliminate the risk…
Colorado Biotechnology Council was established by Governor Bill Owens
In 2000, Colorado Biotechnology Council (CBA) was established by the Governor’s office to: recommend goals, policies and actions…
Georgetown University Hospital became part of MedStar Health
In 2000, the Georgetown University Hospital became part of MedStar Health, a not-for-profit network of seven hospitals in…
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,…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
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…
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority was established
In 2000, the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority was established.
The Virginia Bioinformatics Institute opened
In 2000, the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI), later known as the Biocomplexity Institute of Virginia Tech, opened its…
Fox Chase Cancer Center received Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence
In 2000, Fox Chase Cancer Center received Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center….
The Jon M. Huntsman pledged $125 million to fund cancer research and construct the Huntsman Cancer Hospital
On Apr. 26, 2000, the Jon M. Huntsman pledged $125 million to fund cancer research and construct the…
The Stowers Institute for Medical Research opened its doors
In 2000, the Stowers Institute for Medical Research opened its doors. The Institute was founded by Jim and…
University of Minnesota research team completed sequencing the bacterium Pasteurella multocida genome
In 2000, University of Minnesota research team led by Vivek Kapur announced they had completed the sequencing of…
Eli Lilly and Takeda Chemical Industries launched Actos, an oral antidiabetes agent
In 2000, Eli Lilly and Takeda Chemical launched Actos, an oral anti diabetes agent. In 2005, a PROactive…
Capillary Electrophoresis DNA Sequencer device was developed at Iowa State University
In 2000, the Capillary electrophoresis DNA sequencer device was developed by Dr. Edward Yeung at Iowa State University….
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded
In 2000, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, was founded when the Georgetown University Medical Center authorized the establishment…
BioAlberta was founded
In 2000, BioAlberta, a private, not-for-profit industry association, was founded. BioAlberta represents the growing biotechnology sector. On behalf…