Oregon Life Science Genealogy, 2018
Oregon Life Science Genealogy illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organizations located in the State of Oregon…
Oregon BioEvolution, 2008
Oregon BioEvolution illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Oregon by the year…
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a committee opinion on maternal immunization
On Jun. 1, 2018, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a committee opinion on maternal…
The making of a human population uncovered through ancient Icelandic genomes
On May 31, 2018, deCODE genetics published new findings about the founding of the Icelandic population, and its…
Golden Rice Approved by U.S. FDA
On May 24, 2018, the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) released a statement on GR2E…
Cancer registry managed by Keck School of Medicine of USC received $43.7 million award
On May 21, 2018, the National Cancer Institute awarded Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris…
Karmanos Cancer Institute began renovations to expand services in Farmington Hills
On May 18, 2018, The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute announced it will expand its Lawrence and Idell…
Boykin Family Pledges $10 million to Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute
On May 18, 2018, the Boykin family pledged $10 million to support Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute. Paula…
Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Vaccine | Veterinary
CDC released information about new rapid rabies test that could save lives and lead to fewer unnecessary rabies shots
On May 16, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released information about a new…
Biocomplexity Institute created computing center to solve science’s most complex problems
On May 16, 2018, the Biocomplexity Institute’s long-anticipated new data center, built with an internal investment of $5…
UCLA researchers characterized the mechanism of the mammalian EAK-7 gene, or mEAK-7
On May 14, 2018, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers characterized the mechanism of the mammalian EAK-7…
$20 million gift created research center on longevity and aging at University of Southern California
On May 9, 2018, a new center dedicated to research on longevity and healthy aging was established at…
Arizona business leader donated $25 million to Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
On May 9, 2018, the Mayo Clinic announced that it had received a $25 million gift from William…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
National Cancer Institute scientists reported low-dose drug combination cuts risk of colon polyp recurrence
May 4, 2018, scientists from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) reported that an analysis of a prevention clinical…
The Stephenson Cancer Center received NCI designation
On May 2, 2018, the Stephenson Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. The Stephenson Cancer Center,…
Bio bred microbes isolated that eat plastic
On May 2, 2018, Reed College announced that bio major Morgan Vague ’18 had isolated and bred three…
USC recruited participants for landmark $1.5 billion precision medicine research initiative
On May 1, 2018, Keck School of Medicine of USC and nationwide partners launched a landmark $1.5 billion…
The CPRIT announced a Seed Award for early-stage oncology startup companies
On Apr. 30, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced a Seed Award for…
CDC published summary of previously published ACIP recommendations for prevention of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in the U.S.
On Apr. 27, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a comprehensive summary of previously…
AquAdvantage announced FDA approval of first U.S. facility for commercial production of AquAdvantage Salmon
On Apr. 27, 2018, AquaBounty Technologies announced that it had received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug…
Biotechnology | Influenza | Therapeutics | Vaccine | WHO
Medigen Vaccines and GC Pharma collaborated to commercialize quadrivalent influenza vaccine in Taiwan
On Apr. 23, 2018, Medigen Vaccine Biologics and GC Pharma entered an exclusive distribution agreement for GCC’s quadrivalent…
Biotechnology | CDC | Disease | Vaccine
CDC published ACIP recommendations for use of hepatitis B vaccine with a novel adjuvant
On Apr. 20, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP)…
Alberta Life Science Genealogy, 2018
Alberta Life Science Genealogy illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organizations in the Province of Alberta by…
NIMH awarded a $12.7 million grant to Emory University for oxytocin research
On Apr. 16, 2018, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) awarded a $12.7 million grant to Emory…
Geneticist Dr. Judith G. Hall was awarded the Rimoin Lifetime Achievement Award
On Apr. 11, 2018, Dr. Judith G. Hall, professor emerita of pediatrics and medical genetics at the University…
Amgen announced Rhode Island as location of first US next-generation biomanufacturing plant
On Apr. 10, 2018, Amgen announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art next-generation biomanufacturing plant at its 75-acre…
NIH completed in-depth genomic analysis of 33 cancer types
On Apr. 5, 2018, researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced they had completed a…
WHO recommended use of first typhoid conjugate vaccine
On Apr. 3, 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the introduction of typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) for…
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released opinion on influenza vaccination in pregnancy
On Apr. 1, 2018, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released a committee opinion on influenza vaccination…
USC scientists launched global effort to find the next diabetes drug
On Mar. 23, 2018, University of Southern California (USC) researchers launched a massive scientific effort to construct a…