Stanford researchers discovered a genetic mutation that causes narcolepsy
On Aug. 11, 1999, researchers led by Stanford’s Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, used a…
The CDC identified and responded to West Nile Virus in New York City
In August 1999, an outbreak of encephalitis caused by West Nile virus (WNV) was detected in New York…
Gilead Sciences and NeXstar Pharmaceuticals announced completion of their merger
On Jul. 29, 1999, Gilead Sciences and NeXstar Pharmaceuticals announced the closing of their agreement whereby Gilead acquired…
The University of Southern California received a $110 million gift and was renamed the Keck School of Medicine
On Jul. 29, 1999, the University of Southern California (USC) announced that it had received a gift of…
Eli Lilly and Company’s Effient approved by the FDA for the reduction of thrombotic cardiovascular events
On Jul. 11, 1999, Daiichi Sankyo and Eli Lilly announced the FDA approved Effientﾙ(prasugrel) tablets for the reduction…
BIO’99 in Seattle attracted more than 5,700 attendees with nearly thirty percent from outside the US
In Jul. 1999, the Biotechnology Industry Organization held BIO’99 in Seattle and the event attracted more than 5,700…
The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority was created
On Jun. 30, 1999, Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) announced that the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center had been…
ACIP recommended exclusive use of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) for infants and children
On Jun. 17, 1999, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP)…
The Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center was established
On Jun. 9, 1999, the Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center (VRC) was established at the National…
NeoPath merged with AutoCyte to create TriPath Imaging
On Jun. 7 1999, NeoPath merged with AutoCyte to form TriPath Imaging based in Burlington, N.C. NeoPath was…
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The Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene began recruiting volunteers
On May 25, 1999. the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene, or STAR, one of the largest breast cancer…
George Rathmann was named the first recipient of the Biotechnology Heritage Award
On May 17, 1999, George Rathmann, Chair of Bothell-based ICOS Corp. and Chair Emeritus of Amgen, was named…
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A pandemic planning framework was published by the World Health Organization
In April 1999, a pandemic planning framework was published by the World Health Organization (WHO) that emphasized the…
The Tennessee Biotechnology Association was established
On Apr. 15, 1999, the Tennessee Biotechnology Association (TBA), now the Life Science Tennessee, was established. The Tennessee…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Ronald Breslow
In 1999, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Ronald Breslow ‘for his numerous contributions to…
ZymoGenetics was instrumental in development of new hemophilia drug
On Mar. 27, 1999, Novo Nordisk, the ZymoGenetics parent company, announced approval of NovoSeven by the Food and…
Rule publication defined dietary supplements labeling
On Mar. 23, 1999, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a rule publication that defined dietary supplements…
The FDA mandated OTC drugs labels contain information in a standardized, consumer-friendly format
On Mar. 17, 1999, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a regulation mandating that labels of all…
The Hybrid Capture II human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test was approved by the FDA
On Mar. 17, 1999, the Hybrid Capture II human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test was approved by the U.S….
Pioneer Hi-Bred was acquired by DuPont Co
On Mar. 16, 1999, Pioneer Hi-Bred was acquired by DuPont Co. for cash and stock valued at about…
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was founded
On Feb. 8, 1999, The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was founded by Paula Kim, Terry Lierman and Pamela…
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was founded
On Feb. 7, 1999, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was founded by five national organizations funded by the…
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Jane E Henney, MD, becomes the first woman Commissioner of Food and Drugs
On Jan. 17, 1999, Jane E. Henney, M.D., appointed by President Bill Clinton, became the first woman to…
ACIP recommended DTaP vaccines for all five doses in the vaccination schedule
On Jan. 15. 1999, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…
The Carbone Cancer Center and McArdle Laboratories merged
In Jan. 1999, the Carbone Cancer Center and McArdle Laboratories merged and began to function as a single…
The National Birth Defects Prevention Network established Survelliance Guidelines
In January 1999, the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) established a SurveillanceGuidelines and Standards Committee (SGSC) in…
The Indiana University Cancer Center became an NCI-designated cancer center
In 1999, The Indiana University (IU) Cancer Center became an National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center. Its mission…
Fluorescent molecular probes developed, revolutionizing tumor cell detection
In 1999, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital developed fluorescent molecular probes that fluoresced upon contact with tumor enzymes,…
The Hudson-Webber Cancer Research Center opened
In 1999, the Hudson-Webber Cancer Research Center opened to serve as a ‘translational’ research facility, bridging the gaps…
Timothy J Eberlein, MD was named director of the Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center
In 1999, Timothy J. Eberlein, MD was named director of the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center. As director…