John A. Pople was awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
On Oct. 13, 1998, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was divided equally between Walter Kohn “for his development…
Louis J. Ignarro was awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
On Oct. 12, 1998, Louis J. Ignarro of the University of California School of Medicine was awarded the…
Here’s the Beef: Japan Clones Adult Cows
On Oct. 8, 1998, a team from Kinki University reported the first successful cloning of adult cows. To…
The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Surveillance Network was created
In Oct. 1998, the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Surveillance Network was created to determine the prevalence of FAS within…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
The FDA approved the monoclonal antibody Herceptin (Trastuzumab) for treatment of metastatic breast cancer
On Sept. 25, 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the monoclonal antibody Herceptin (Trastuzumab) for…
Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Results published
On Sept. 14, 1998, researchers from the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT) published a full report and update…
Medical College of Georgia researchers identified enzyme role in preventing a mother’s immune system from rejecting a fetus
On Sept. 8, 1998, the Medical College of Georgia researchers Dr. David Munn and immunologist Andrew Melllor identified…
Rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, tetravalent was licensed
On Aug. 31, 1998, Rotashield (Wyeth Laboratories, Marietta, Pennsylvania) was licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Bill and Melinda Gates Announce a $100 Million Gift to Establish the Bill and Melinda Gates Children’s Vaccine Program
On Aug. 26, 1998, Bill and Melinda Gates announced the establishment of the Bill and Melinda Gates Children’s Vaccine…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress | Women's Health
The Stamp Out Breast Cancer stamp was first issued
On Jul. 29, 1998, the Stamp Out Breast Cancer stamp was first issued. The driving force behind the…
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (Certiva by North American Vaccine) was licensed
On Jul. 29, 1998, the diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (Certiva by North American…
Aptein was acquired by Cambridge Antibody Technology
On Jul. 15, 1998, Aptein, founded by Glenn Kawasaki in Seattle, was acquired by Cambridge Antibody Technology (CAT)…
Agriculture | Biotechnology | Genomics | USDA
GM papaya Seed resistant to the Ringspot-Virus were introduced
In 1998, Rainbow papaya seed, a transgenic virus-resistant variety, were released to farmers, allowing farmers to cultivate this…
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance was formed
On Jun. 16, 1998, University of Washington Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Children’s announced the…
Biotechnology | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics
The FDA approved Genentech drug Xeloda (capecitabine)
On April 30, 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Genentech’s drug Xeloda (capecitabine) for…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to F. Albert Cotton
In 1998, the Priestley Medal was awarded to F. Albert Cotton by the American Chemical Society “to recognize…
The drug Viagra (Sildenafil) approved by the FDA
On Mar. 27, 1998. the Pfizer drug Viagra (Sildenafil) was approved by the FDA to treat erectile dysfunction….
The Stop TB Partnership was established
In March 1998, the Stop TB Initiative was established following a meeting of the First Ad hoc Committee…
National Donor Day was founded
On Feb. 14, 1998, National Donor Day was started by the Saturn Corporation and its United Auto Workers…
Dr David Satcher was sworn in as US Surgeon General
Feb. 13, 1998, Dr. David Satcher was sworn in as U.S. Surgeon General.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to accept a contract to construct a new hospital
On Feb. 10, 1998, the Cook County Board of Commissioners took the final steps in the approval process,…
Seattle Genetics was incorporated
On Jan. 13, 1998, Seattle Genetics (Seagen) was founded in Bothell as a biotechnology company focused on developing…
The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland
In 1998, The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland.
The Neurological Sciences Institute joined OHSU as its fifth research unit
In 1998, the Neurological Sciences Institute (NSI) joined the university as its fifth research unit. NSI researchers conduct…
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’s new state-of-the-art pediatric medical complex was opened
In 1998, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’s new state-of-the-art pediatric medical complex was opened. Built with private funding and bond…
The Mark O Hatfield Research Center was dedicated
In 1998, The Mark O. Hatfield Research Center was dedicated. The center houses a variety of basic and…
Hematech relocated to Sioux Falls
In 1998, Hematech was co-founded by University of Massachusetts researcher Jim Robl, relocated to Sioux Falls. Dr. Robl…
Medical College of Virginia Surgeons performed country’s first living donor liver transplant between unrelated adults
In 1998, Medical College of Virginia surgeons performed country’s first living donor liver transplant between unrelated adults.
Immunex received FDA approval to market Enbrel for treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
On Nov. 10, 1998, Immunex announced that ENBREL(tm) (etanercept) had received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug…
Immunex dedicated its new manufacturing and development center
In 1998, Immunex dedicated its new manufacturing and development center. The 100,000 square foot complex broke ground in…