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Alfred Mann gave $112.5 million to establish the USC Alfred E Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology | Disease | Medical Device | Therapeutics

Alfred Mann gave $112.5 million to establish the USC Alfred E Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering

In 1998, Alfred Mann gave $112.5 million to establish the University of Southern California Alfred E. Mann Institute…

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Paul D Boyer awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Chemical | Therapeutics

Paul D Boyer awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

In 1997, Paul D. Boyer of the University of California at Los Angeles was awarded the Nobel Prize…

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The National Fibromyalgia Association was founded in Orange, California
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Neurology

The National Fibromyalgia Association was founded in Orange, California

In 1997, the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA), the largest nonprofit [501(c)3] organization working to support people with fibromyalgia…

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The University of Colorado Cancer Center received comprehensive cancer center designation from NCI
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics

The University of Colorado Cancer Center received comprehensive cancer center designation from NCI

In 1997, the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU) at the Anschutz Medical Campus received National Cancer Institute…

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Arthur L Horwich, MD and colleagues revealed the atomic structure of a molecular protein-folding machine
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Therapeutics

Arthur L Horwich, MD and colleagues revealed the atomic structure of a molecular protein-folding machine

In 1997, Arthur L. Horwich, M.D. and colleagues revealed the atomic structure of a molecular protein-folding machine that…

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The CDC convened a group that became the National Council on Folic Acid
Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Disease | Women's Health

The CDC convened a group that became the National Council on Folic Acid

In 1997, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) convened a group that became the National…

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University of Iowa established the Center for Macular Degeneration
Diagnostics | Disease | Life Science History | Non-Profit Research | Ophthalmogy

University of Iowa established the Center for Macular Degeneration

In 1997, the University of Iowa established the Center for Macular Degeneration. The Center was later renamed the…

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The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University received its NCI  ‘comprehensive’ designation
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The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University received its NCI ‘comprehensive’ designation

In 1997, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University received its National Cance Institute ‘comprehensive’…

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Medtronic opened Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Medtronic opened Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, The Netherlands

In 1997, Medtronic opened Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, The Netherlands, signaled Medtronic’s expanded emphasis on international markets….

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Medtronic opened pacemaker assembly facility in Pudong, China
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Medtronic opened pacemaker assembly facility in Pudong, China

In 1997, Medtronic opened pacemaker assembly facility in Pudong, China, reflecting the importance of China as a key…

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Kurt Amplatz invented the Amplatzer Septal Occluder
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Kurt Amplatz invented the Amplatzer Septal Occluder

In 1997, Kurt Amplatz invented the Amplatzer Septal Occluder. The device is inserted by percutaneous catheter placement, thus…

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AGA Medical was founded by Kurt Amplatz and Frank Gougeon
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AGA Medical was founded by Kurt Amplatz and Frank Gougeon

In 1997, Kurt Amplatz, MD and son-in-law Frank Gougeon founded AGA Medical. The company, based in Plymouth, designed…

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The Stowers Institute for Medical Research broke ground in Kansas City, MO
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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…

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Mouse model of promyelocytic leukemia was developed at Washington University – St Louis
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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…

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Bristol-Myers Squibb opened a 433-acre research campus in Hopewell, New Jersey
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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
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Medicine | Oncology | Therapeutics | Women's Health

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…

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The Oregon Cancer Center was established with a grant from the National Cancer Institute
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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…

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OHSU achieved National Cancer Institute designation, the first and only cancer research and care center in Oregon
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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,…

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Stanley B. Prusiner was awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
Infectious Disease | Life Science History | Medicine | Neurology

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…

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Joanne Conroy became first woman appointed head of the University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Biotechnology | Disease | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Women's Health

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
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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….

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The Huntsman Cancer Institute received National Comprehensive Cancer Network designation
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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…

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IsoRay was founded
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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
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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….

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Siemens introduced Prisma, the first digital hearing instrument featuring a twin microphone
Medical Device

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…

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George and Jane Russell awarded E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
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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…

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Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine was licensed
Biotechnology | FDA | Infectious Disease | Vaccine

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…

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EPA’s ‘lead-based paint right-to-know’ program extended to single-family home transactions
Diagnostics | Disease | Environmental | EPA | Life Science History | Neurology

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…

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A gene associated with Parkinson’s disease was discovered
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A gene associated with Parkinson’s disease was discovered

On Nov. 15, 1996, for the first time, scientists pinpointed the location of a gene they believe is…

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First gene therapy trial for patients with Hunter syndrome began at the University of Minnesota
Biotechnology | Rare Disease | Therapeutics

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…

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