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…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Radiology | 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…
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Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (Certiva by North American Vaccine) was licensed
On Jul. 29, 1998, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed North American Vaccine, (Beltsville, Maryland) to distribute…
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Biotechnology | Clinical Research | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress | Vaccine | Women's Health
The FDA Modernization Act Amended to Include Women in Clinical Trials
On Jul. 20, 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the Modernization Act of 1997…
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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)…
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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…
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The Seattle Cancer Car Alliance was formed
On Jun. 16, 1998, University of Washington Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC) and Seattle Children’s announced…
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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…
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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…
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The drug Viagra (Sildenafil) approved by the FDA
On Mar. 27, 1998. the Pfizer drug Viagra (Sildenafil) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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The Stop TB Partnership was established
In March 1998, the Stop TB Initiative was established following a meeting of the First Ad hoc Committee…
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National Donor Day was founded
On Feb. 14, 1998, National Donor Day was started by the Saturn Corporation and its United Auto Workers…
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Dr David Satcher was sworn in as US Surgeon General
Feb. 13, 1998, Dr. David Satcher was sworn in as U.S. Surgeon General.
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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,…
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Seattle Genetics was incorporated
On Jan. 13, 1998, Seattle Genetics (Seagen) was founded in Bothell as a biotechnology company focused on developing…
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Harvard Medical School-based scientists established the Institute of Chemistry and Cell Biology
In 1998, Harvard Medical School-based scientists established the Institute of Chemistry and Cell Biology (ICCB), to facilitate the…
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Tamoxifen, created with the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line established by Karmanos, reduced the incidence of some breast cancer outcomes
In 1998, Tamoxifen, created with the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line established by Karmanos, was revealed to reduce…
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The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center was founded
In 1998, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center was founded. The independent, nonprofit research center was the result…
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LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals was founded
In 1998, LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals was founded in Bozeman by Robert F. Bargatze, Ph.D., and John W. Jutila, Ph.D….
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Montana Neuroscience Institute Foundation was founded
In 1998, Montana Neuroscience Institute Foundation was a non-profit partnership between St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center…
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The MIND Institute (Mind Research Network) was founded
In 1998, the MIND Institute (Mental Illness and Neuroscience Discovery) was founded, now known as the Mind Research…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Case Cancer Center was recognized as an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
In 1998, The Case Cancer Center (Case CCC) was recognized as an National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer…
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The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland
In 1998, The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Hematech relocated to Sioux Falls
In 1998, Hematech was co-founded by University of Massachusetts researcher Jim Robl, relocated to Sioux Falls. Dr. Robl…
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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.
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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…
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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…
