The EPA approved the first transgenic rootworm-resistant corn
In 2003, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the first transgenic rootworm-resistant corn developed by Monsanto under…
China granted the world’s first regulatory approval of a gene therapy product
In 2003, China granted the world’s first regulatory approval of a gene therapy product, Gendicine (Shenzhen SiBiono GenTech),…
The Animal Drug User Fee Act permits FDA to collect subsidies for the review of certain animal drug applications from sponsors
In 2003, The Animal Drug User Fee Act permits FDA to collect subsidies for the review of certain…
Two randomized controlled trials showed that taking aspirin daily for as little as three years reduces the development of colorectal polyps
In 2003, two randomized controlled trials showed that taking aspirin daily for as little as three years reduces…
Public health officials were concerned about a re-emergence of H5N1 avian influenza
In 2003, public health officials reported the re-emergence of H5N1 avian influenza for the first time since an…
The Arizona Bioindustry Cluster was reincorporated and changed its name to the Arizona BioIndustry Association
In 2003, the Arizona Bioindustry Cluster was reincorporated and changed its name to the Arizona BioIndustry Association (ABA)….
The Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies was founded
In 2003, The Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies (ICB) was founded as an Army-sponsored University Affiliated Research Center (UARC)….
The Colorado Biotechnology Council was founded
In 2003, the Colorado BioScience Association (CSBA) was founded ais an independent non-profit 501(c) 6, member-funded organization. The…
Yale Cancer Center partnered with the National Cancer Institute to create the first cooperative training program in cancer epidemiology
In 2003, Yale Cancer Center partnered with the National Cancer Institute to create the first cooperative training program…
Over 1,000 of NNMC’s medical staff members deployed on the USNS COMFORT serving in the Persian Gulf
In 2003, over 1,000 of NNMC’s medical staff members deployed on the USNS COMFORT serving in the Persian…
The Roskamp Institute was founded
In 2003, the Roskamp Institute, located in Sarasota, was founded by Robert Roskamp a philanthropist and Sarasota-based developer…
The Broad Institute was founded with $100 million gift from Eli and Edythe Broad
In 2003, The Broad Institute was announced with a $100 million gift from Eli and Edythe Broad. Discussions…
Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer created at the University of Montreal to discover more effective cancer therapies
In 2003, the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) was created at the University of Montreal…
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The Medical University of South Carolina and Clemson University established joint Bioengineering Program
In 2003, the Medical University of South Carolina and Clemson University established a joint Bioengineering Program. Located on…
William Hagopian at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute began Phase I of the hOKT3 study
In 2003, Dr. William Hagopian at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute began Phase I of the hOKT3 study….