The Stowers Institute for Medical Research broke ground in Kansas City, MO
In 1997, the Stowers Institute for Medical Research broke ground in Kansas City, MO. The Institute was founded…
Mouse model of promyelocytic leukemia was developed at Washington University – St Louis
In 1997, a mouse model of promyelocytic leukemia was developed by Washington University – St. Louis researcher Timothy…
Bristol-Myers Squibb opened a 433-acre research campus in Hopewell, New Jersey
In 1997, Bristol-Myers Squibb opened a 433-acre research campus in Hopewell, New Jersey. Two important new medicines co-developed…
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Planning began for the OHSU Center for Women’s Health
In 1997, planning began for Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) Center for Women’s Health, and an interim…
The Oregon Cancer Center was established with a grant from the National Cancer Institute
In 1997, the Oregon Cancer Center was established with a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of…
OHSU achieved National Cancer Institute designation, the first and only cancer research and care center in Oregon
In 1997, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that the institute achieved National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation,…
Stanley B. Prusiner was awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
In 1997, Stanley B. Prusiner (University of Pennsylvania, A.B. 1964, M.D. 1968) was awarded the 1997 Nobel Prize…
Joanne Conroy became first woman appointed head of the University of South Carolina College of Medicine
In 1997, anesthesiologist Joanne Conroy, M.D. became the first woman appointed as head of the University of South…
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National Space Biomedical Research Institute was established in Houston
In 1997, the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBR) was established in Houston through a NASA Cooperative Agreement….
The Huntsman Cancer Institute received National Comprehensive Cancer Network designation
In 1997, the Huntsman Cancer Institute received National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) designation. In 1995, the Center earned…
IsoRay was founded
In 1997, IsoRay was founded in Richland as a spin-off from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to…
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Dr. Leland Hartwell became President and Director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
In 1997, Dr. Leland Hartwell became the new President and Director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center….
Siemens introduced Prisma, the first digital hearing instrument featuring a twin microphone
In 1997, Siemens, now Sivantos, introduced Prisma, the first digital hearing instrument featuring a twin microphone. The history…
George and Jane Russell awarded E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1997, The Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would be…
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine was licensed
On Dec. 30, 1996, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had licensed three DTaP vaccines for…
EPA’s ‘lead-based paint right-to-know’ program extended to single-family home transactions
Dec. 5, 1996, marked the first time that all home buyers and tenants have the right to know…
A gene associated with Parkinsonï¾’s disease was discovered
On Nov. 15, 1996, for the first time, scientists pinpointed the location of a gene they believe is…
First gene therapy trial for patients with Hunter syndrome began at the University of Minnesota
On Oct. 25, 1996, the first gene therapy trial for patients with Hunter syndrome was begun at the…
World Osteoporosis Day established by the UK National Osteoporosis Society
Oct. 20, 1996, the United Kingdom’s National Osteoporosis Society supported by the European Commission, announced the creation of…
Animal Drug Availability Act added flexibility to animal drug approval process
On Oct. 9, 1996, the Animal Drug Availability Act added flexibility to animal drug approval process, providing for…
A combined Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate and hepatitis B vaccine was licensed
On Oct. 2, 1996, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed a combined Hib conjugate and hepatitis B…
SeaMed Corp was founded
On Oct. 2, 1996, SeaMED Corp. was founded in Redmond by Bob Berg. The company manufactured cell-production systems,…
The University of Iowa National Laboratory for the Study of Rural Telemedicine began work supported by the US National Library of Medicine
On Oct. 1, 1996, the National Laboratory for the Study of Rural Telemedicine began work supported by the…
Combination DTaP and Hib vaccine was licensed for the fourth dose in the DTaP and Hib series
On Sept. 27, 1996, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed a Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (ActHIB) combined…
Food Quality Protection Act eliminated application of the Delaney proviso to pesticides
On Aug. 3, 1996, the Food Quality Protection Act, unanimously passed by Congress, became effective and amended the…
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed was licensed
On Jul. 31, 1996, the diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (Tripedia by Aventis Pasteur)…
A sheep named Dolly in Scotland becomes the first animal cloned from an adult cell
On Jul. 5, 1996, Dolly, a Finn Dorset sheep was born at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland…
The Interational AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) was launched
On Jun. 18, 1996, the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) was launched, calling for the speedy development of…
Analysis of genes in living organisms suggested that the world’s first animals emerged a billion years ago
On Jun. 14, 1996, Aanalysis of genes in living organisms suggested that the world’s first animals emerged a…
Topotecan (Hycamptin) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer
On Jun. 14, 1996, topotecan (Hycamptin), the first of a class of drugs that interferes with the enzyme…