Brenda Gallie identified the cause of drug-resistant childhood cancer of the retina
In 1996, Dr. Brenda Gallie identified the cause of drug-resistant childhood cancer of the retina, leading to an…
The Sioux Valley Health System (Sanford Health) was founded
In 1996, The Sioux Valley Health System, now known as Sanford Health, was founded. In 2007, the Sioux…
St Jude Immunology chair Peter Doherty was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
In 1996, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1996 was awarded jointly to St. Jude’s Peter C….
The 1996 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry was awarded to Richard Smalley, Robert Curl and Harold Kroto for their discovery of fullerenes
In 1996, the Nobel Laureate in Chemistry was awarded jointly to Rice University professors Richard Smalley, Robert Curl…
Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute was founded
In 1996, Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute (THBI) was founded in Austin. The mission of the Texas Healthcare…
Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Therapeutics
Genentech drug Nutropin AQ ((somatropin) injection for subcutaneous use) was approved
On Dec. 29, 1995, the Genentech drug Nutropin AQ ((somatropin) injection for subcutaneous use) was approved by the…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
The FDA approved anastrozole (Arimidex) as a treatment for breast cancer
Dec. 27, 1995, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved anastrozole (Arimidex) as a treatment for breast…
Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics
The FDA approved tretinoin, a differentiating agent related to vitamin A, for use in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia
On Dec. 9, 1995, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved tretinoin, a differentiating agent related to…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | FDA | Oncology | U.S. Congress
Saccharin Notice Repeal Act repealed the saccharin notice requirements
On Dec. 6, 1995, the U.S. Congress repealed the saccharin notice requirements. The store warning notice requirement was…
Porfimer sodium, a light-sensitive drug that can be absorbed by tumors, was approved by the FDA
In 1995, Porfimer sodium, a light-sensitive drug that can be absorbed by tumors, was approved by the U.S. Food…
70 scientists from 20 countries met in Lexington, Kentucky to make a plan for mapping the horse genome
In Oct. 1995, 70 scientists from 20 countries met in Lexington, Kentucky to make a plan for mapping…
Proposed reforms to reduce regulatory burden on pharmaceutical manufacturers were announced
On Sept. 27, 1995, a series of proposed reforms to reduce regulatory burden on pharmaceutical manufacturers were announced….
Agriculture | Biotechnology | Environmental | EPA | USDA
EPA approved the commercial production and distribution of four Bt crops in the U.S.
On Aug. 22, 1995, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the commercial production and distribution of the Bt…
Richard D Klausner became the eleventh director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until 2001
On Aug. 1, 1985, Richard D. Klausner became the eleventh director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until…
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute was officially named
On Jul. 30, 1995, Peter Karmanos generously gave a large donation to the cancer research, patient care and…
The National Cancer Institute leadership initiated a major reorganization
On Jun. 9, 1995, the National Cancer Institute leadership initiated a major reorganization, based on recommendations of the…
The CDC investigated an deadly outbreak of Ebola virus in Zaire
On May 6, 1995, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated an deadly outbreak of…
Genentech drug CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) approved by FDA
On May 3, 1995, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Genentech’s drug CellCept…
former U.S. President Jimmy Carter brokered a six-month cease-fire in Sudan to help eradicate Guinea worm disease
On Mar. 27, 1995, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter brokered a six-month cease-fire in Sudan to help eradicate…
Varicella virus vaccine, live was licensed for the active immunization of persons 12 months of age and older
On Mar. 17, 1995, the varicella virus vaccine, live (Varivax by Merck) was licensed for the active immunization…
The first inactivated hepatitis A vaccine was licensed
On Feb. 22, 1995, the first inactivated hepatitis A vaccine, distributed by SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), was…
Senator Mark Hatfield received the Albert Lasker Public Service Award
In 1995, Senator Mark Hatfield received the Albert Lasker Public Service Award “For energetic leadership and enduring advocacy…
Fox Chase Cancer Center became founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
In 1995, Fox Chase Cancer Center became a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an organization…
Ivan R Sabel was appointed president and CEO of Hanger Orthopedic Group
In 1995, Ivan R. Sabel was appointed president and CEO of Hanger Orthopedic Group. In 1968, Ivan R….
The Huntsman family pledged $100 million to construct a state-of-the-art cancer center
In 1995, the Huntsman family led by Jon M. Huntsman Sr. and his wife Karen, pledged $100 million…
The Huntsman Cancer Institute was founded in Salt Lake City
In 1995, The Huntsman Cancer Institute, at the University of Utah, is a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center…
The Virginia Commonwealth University six year Doctor of Pharmacy Program was adopted
In 1995, The Virginia Commonwealth University six year Doctor of Pharmacy Program adopted to replace the Bachelor of…
Hollister-Stier became Bayer Pharmaceuticals
In 1995, Hollister-Stier became Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Bayer had acquired Cutter in 1974 and Miles in 1978. Hollister-Stier Laboratories,…
Mary-Claire King, an internationally known human geneticist, was recruited to the University of Washington
In 1995, Mary-Claire King, an internationally known human geneticist, was recruited to the University of Washington’s (UW) School…
Agriculture | Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Genomics | USDA | Veterinary
Horse Genome Project released scientific standards for genetic testing
On Dec. 12, 2018, the scientists behind the Horse Genome Project released scientific standards for genetic testing. The…