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…
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…
Biotechnology | CDC | FDA | Infectious Disease | Vaccine
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…
Siteman Cancer Center investigators joined the STAR (Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene) trial for breast cancer prevention
In 1999, Siteman Cancer Center investigators joined the STAR (Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene) trial for breast cancer…
Washington University – St Louis radiation oncologists helped develop the world’s first big bore CT scanner
In 1999, Washington University – St. Louis radiation oncologists were instrumental in developing the world’s first big bore…
Biotechnology | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Eppley Cancer Center became a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center
In 1999, the Eppley Cancer Center became a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center. NCI grant funding…
Douglas Boyd performed the first robotics-assisted closed-chest bypass surgery
In 1999, Dr. Douglas Boyd from University of California, Davis performed the world’s first closed-chest robotic-assisted, beating-heart, coronary…
Texas Biomed researchers published the baboon gene map, the first genetic linkage of a nonhuman primate
In 1999, Texas Biomed researchers published the baboon gene map, the first genetic linkage of a nonhuman primate….
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | HIV | Therapeutics
Western Blot positive HIV tests done since Jan 1, 1999 became reportable by Texas State Law
On Jan. 1, 1999, HIV infection in adults (clients 13 years of age or older) became reportable by…
American Association for Cancer Research Scientist-Survivor Program was founded
In 1999, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Scientist-Survivor Program which united researchers with patients and survivor advocates…
A diagnostic test allowed quick identification of Bovine Spongicorm Encephalopathy
In 1999, a diagnostic test allowed quick identification of Bovine Spongicorm Encephalopathy (BSE, also known as ‘mad cow’…
ClinicalTrials.gov was founded
In 1999, ClinicalTrials.gov was founded as an Internet-based resource that provide information about clinical research studies to the…
A meningococcal group C conjugate vaccine was introduced into the routine schedule in the UK
In 1999, a meningococcal group C conjugate vaccine was introduced into the routine schedule in the U.K. for…
The Prostate Centre at VGH received $20 million donation by Vancouver businessman Jim Pattison
In 1999, the Vancouver Prostate Centre received a $20 million donation by Vancouver businessman Jim Pattison, the largest…
Michael Smith Genome Science Centre was founded
In 1999, Michael Smith, recipient of the 1993 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, founded Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Science…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
UCSF Cancer Research Institute received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation
In 1999, University of California at San Francisco Cancer Research Institute received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation. The…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Genomics | NIH | Therapeutics
Livermore National Lab work was completed on the mouse genome as part of Laboratory efforts in comparative genomics
On Oct. 30, 1999, Livermore National Lab work completed work on the mouse genome as part of Laboratory…
Dr. Emil Kakkis at Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute develops Enzyme Replacement Therapy to treat Hurler- Scheie Syndrome
In 1999, Dr. Emil Kakkis at Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed) developed Enzyme Replacement Therapy to…
The Del E. Webb Center for Neuroscience and Aging was established at The Burnham Institute
In 1999, the Del E. Webb Center for Neuroscience and Aging, which focuses on diseases such as stroke,…
The Delaware Biotechnology Institute was founded
In 1999, the Delaware Biotechnology Institute was founded as a partnership among government, academia and industry to help…
The CDC launched the National Pharmaceutical Stockpile for emergency health security
In 1999, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the National Pharmaceutical Stockpile, now the…
The CDC’s Laboratory Response Network was established
In 1999, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Laboratory Response Network (LRN). The…
Samuel N. Stroum was awarded E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1999, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 1999 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would…