National Cancer Institute study of mutations in Non-Hodgkin lymphoma yielded clues for potential new therapies
On Mar. 6, 2008, DNA mutations found in a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has a poor prognosis…
CDC announced it had begun distribution of a new-generation smallpox vaccine
On Feb. 29, 2008, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it had begun distribution…
Rare Disease Day (also known as an “orphan” disease) was established
On Feb. 28, 2008, Rare Disease Day (also known as an “orphan” disease), was established by the European…
ACIP voted to expand influenza recommendation to include vaccination for children ages 6 months-18 years
On Feb. 27, 2008, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) voted to expand influenza…
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault was opended
On Feb. 6, 2008, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault was opened on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen near…
Pacific Northwest Research Institute changed name to Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute
On Feb 25, 2008, the Pacific Northwest Research Institute changed its name to Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute…
Lokey Laboratories at the University of Oregon was dedicated
On Feb. 19, 2008, Lokey Laboratories which house the Nanoscience Research Center at the University of Oregon (UO)…
International consortium announced the 1000 Genomes Project
On Jan. 22, 2008, an international research consortium announced the 1000 Genomes Project, an ambitious effort that involved…
The OHSU Basic Science Building was named for Richard T Jones
On Jan. 23, 2008, the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Basic Science Building was renamed the Richard…
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ZymoGenetics received FDA authorization to manufacture the product Thrombin topical (Recombinant)
On Jan. 17, 2008, ZymoGenetics received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorization to manufacture the product Thrombin…
The Bio-Research and Development Growth (BRDG) Park building was constructed
In 2008, the Bio-Research and Development Growth (BRDG) Park building was constructed on the north end of the…
The CDC received FDA approval for a highly sensitive influenza PCR assay
In 2008, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
The Arizona BioIndustry Association was rebranded AZBio
In 2008, the Arizona BioIndustry Association was rebranded AZBio. The AZBio Board of Directors included individuals representing AZBio…
Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute was founded
In 2008, Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute was founded as a 501c(3) non-profit organization, is a patient-centric, international…
The Donna and Benjamin M Rosen Bioengineering Center was established at Caltech
In 2008, The Donna and Benjamin Rosen Bioengineering Center was established to use a variety of mechanisms and…
UCSF researchers discovered that B cells orchestrate the inflammation of myelin that causes multiple sclerosis
In 2008, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) researchers discovered that B cells orchestrate the inflammation of myelin…
The Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida was founded
In 2008, the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida VGTI Florida (VGTI-FL) was founded as an independent…
University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 2008, the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCC) received NCI designation, a…
The University of Missouri Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory was opened
In 2008, the University of Missouri Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory opened its new $15.5 million facility at Discovery…
The Institute for Public Health at Washington University – St Louis was established
In 2008, the Institute for Public Health at Washington University – St. Louis was established via Siteman Cancer…
The Oklahoma BioScience Association was incorporated
In 2008, the Oklahoma BioScience Association (OKBio), now known as Life Science Oklahoma, was incorporated as a 501(c)(3)…
St. ﾠJude Children’s Research Hospital received NCI comprehensive center designation
In 2008, the St.ﾠ Jude Children’s Research Hospital received National Cancer Institute (NCI) comprehensive center designation. St.ﾠJude Children’s…
Evestra was spun-off as a private company from the Texas Biomed Department of Organic Chemistry
In 2008, Evestra was spun-off as a private biopharmaceutical company from the Texas Biomed Department of Organic Chemistry….
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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance introduced the Mammovan, making digital mammography more accessible
In 2008, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance introduced the Mammovan, making digital mammography more accessible to women throughout…
The Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 amended the Freedom of Information Act
On Dec. 31, 2007, the U.S. Congress passed the Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act, or…
The National Institutes of Health established Human Microbiome Project
On Dec. 19, 2007, the Human Microbiome Project (HMP), a $150 million initiative, was established by the National…
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The United Nations General Assembly declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day
On Dec. 18, 2007, World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) shines a bright light on autism as a growing…
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The Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act extended through December 31, 2011
On Dec. 12, 2007, the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act extended through Dec. 31, 2011, provisions requiring…
Merck voluntarily recalled 12 million doses of Haemophilus influenzae type b
On Dec. 12, 2007, Merck voluntarily recalled 1.2 million doses of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccines due…
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center became part of the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
On Dec. 6, 2007, the Cancer Therapy & Research Center became part of the UT Health Science Center…