deCODE genetics published the genomic portrait of a nation
On Mar. 25, 2015, deCODE genetics published four landmark papers built on whole-genome sequence data from more than…
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USC received transformative $50 million gift to name renowned Institute for Brain Research
On Mar. 25, 2015, longtime University of Southern California (USC) benefactors Mark and Mary Stevens donated $50 million…
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center was designated a Cancer Center of Excellence by the State of Florida
On Mar. 25, 2015, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center was designated a Cancer Center of Excellence by the…
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Biotechnology | FDA | Vaccine
FDA approved the Quadracelﾠ DTaP+IPV ﾠvaccine for use in children age 4-6 years
On Mar. 24, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sanofi’s Quadracel, a newﾠcombinationﾠDTaP+IPVﾠ vaccine for…
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HHMI, Gates Foundation and Simons Foundation launch Faculty Scholars Program
On Mar. 23, 2015, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Simons…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Jacqueline K. Barton
On Mar. 23, 2015, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Jacqueline K. Barton “to recognize…
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First patient diagnosed through the 100,000 Genomes Project in the United Kingdom
On Mar. 11, 2015, the National Health Service (NHS) announced that Patients in the NHS had begun receiving…
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$13 million gift launched new maternal and child health center at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health
On Mar. 2, 2015, Dr. Helen Wallace, a world-renowned professor, mentor and advocate known for her passion for…
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Dendreon was acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals for $495 million
On Feb. 23, 2015, a bankruptcy judge approved the sale of the assets of Dendreon Corp., a Seattle-based…
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Common Pesticide May Increase Risk of ADHD
On Jan. 29, 2015, a Rutgers University study suggests that pregnant women and young children are more susceptible…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Measles | Vaccine
CDC’s Health Alert Network issued health advisory about multi-state outbreak of measles linked to Disneyland
On Jan. 23, 2015, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health Alert Network issued a…
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FDA approved the use of Bexsero, the second vaccine licensed in the U.S. to prevent serogroup B meningococcal disease
On Jan. 23, 2015, Novartis announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had granted accelerated approval of…
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Albert Einstein Cancer Center became site for the Hispanic Community Health Study
On Jan. 12, 2015, The Albert Einstein Cancer Center became the only medical institution in New York City,…
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Alaskapox virus was first identified in a patient in Fairbanks
In 2015, the state of Alaska Department of Health announced they had identified Alaskapox virus in a patient…
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Dr. Horace H. Loh received the SCBA Lifetime Achievement Award for his achievements and leadership in biochemical neuropharmacology
In 2015, Dr. Horace H. Loh received the Society of Chinese Bioscientists in America (SCBA) Lifetime Achievement Award…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | Chemistry | Diagnostics | Medical Device | Non-Profit Research | Pharmaceutical | Therapeutics | Veterinary
California Life Sciences Association was founded
In 2015, the California Life Sciences Association was founded. (CLSA) was founded when the Bay Area Bioscience Association…
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Yale Cancer Center was awarded a SPORE grant for translational research in lung cancer
In 2015, Yale Cancer Center was awarded a SPORE (Specialized Programs of Research Excellence) grant for translational research…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Medicine | NIH | Therapeutics | Vaccine | WHO
The CDC responded to the West Africa Ebola outbreak
On Feb. 27, 2015, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) responded to the West Africa…
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FDA approved Novo Nordisk’s injection for obesity
On Dec. 23, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a formulation of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug, liraglutide,…
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Juno Theraputics completed its IPO
On Dec. 23, 2014, Juno Therapeutics announced the closing of its initial public offering of 12.7 million shares…
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BioCryst’s RAPIVAB(TM) (peramivir injection) received FDA approval for treatment of influenza in adults
On Dec. 22, 2014, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved RAPIVAB (peramivir…
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UNMC macular degeneration, regenerative medicine research bolstered by $1.3 million gift
On Dec. 18, 2014, the University of Nebraska Medical Center announced it had received a $1.3 million gift…
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map of genomic and proteomic pathways created by Project Grandiose
On Dec. 11, 2014, Dr. Andras Nagy, from the University of Toronto and leader of Project Grandiose, announced…
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FDA approved quadrivalent formulation of Fluzone Intradermal inactivated influenza vaccine
On Dec. 12, 2014, Sanofi Pasteur announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved the supplemental…
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BIO honored Debbie Yaver with inaugural Rosalind Franklin Award
On Dec. 9, 2014, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced that Debbie Yaver, Novozymes’ director of expression technology,…
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Philanthropist Paul G Allen founded the Allen Institute for Cell Science with $100 million
On Dec. 8, 2014, philanthropist and entrepreneur Paul G. Allen announced a commitment of $100 million to create…
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The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center announced recruitment of five leading cancer researchers
On Dec. 3, 2014, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center…
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The North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy received $100 million donation from Fred Eshelman
On Dec. 3, 2014, Fred Eshelman, CEO and founder of Wilmington-based PPD Inc. and a member of the…
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Whole-genome sequences of 16 different mosquito species published in Science
On Nov. 27, 2014, two papers were published in Science that announced the completion and preliminary analyses of…
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Funding was announced for the TEC Health Accelerator for Alberta, to assist promising startup healthcare companies
On Nov. 21, 2014, funding was announced for the TEC Health Accelerator for Alberta, to assist promising startup…
