Complete fly brain imaged at nanoscale resolution
On Jul. 19, 2018, scientists at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) announced detailed imaging of the entire brain…
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Genetically modified babies given go ahead by UK ethics body
On Jul. 18, 2018, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics said that changing the DNA of a human embryo…
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Keck School of Medicine announced $26.5 million grant to fund firstﾠ large-scale study on African-American men with prostate cancer
On Jul. 17, 2018, the Keck School of Medicine of USC announced that it was leading a $26.5…
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Cue announced $30 million funding contract from BARDA and HHS
On Jul. 12, 2018, Cue Health announced that is had been awarded up to $30 million in base…
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Teva Pharmaceuticals announced North America headquarters moved to New Jersey
On Jul. 6, 2018, Teva Pharmaceuticals formalized its commitment to consolidate its North America Commercial business areas into…
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FDA approved first drug comprised of an active ingredient derived from marijuana to treat epilepsy
On Jun. 25, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for…
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Biotechnology | Disease | Medicine | Oncology | Therapeutics
AbbVie and Calibr announced collaboration for next generation T-cell therapies
On Jun. 25, 2018, AbbVie, a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, and Calibr, a nonprofit drug discovery division of…
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Artificial Intelligence | Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Life Science History | Marine Science | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics
The Robert J. DeArmond Trust gifted $10 million to support University of Oregon research
On Jun. 25, 2018, the Robert J. DeArmond Trust gifted $10 million to support University of Oregon (UO)…
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CDC published ACIP’s recommendations for use of quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) in 2018-19 influenza season
On Jun. 8, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Genomics | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Ophthalmogy | Stem Cell | Therapeutics
Wold Foundation of Wyoming announced a gift of $2.5 million to help in OHSU’s fight against macular degeneration
On Jun. 7, 2018, the Wold Foundation of Wyoming announced a gift of $2.5 million to help in…
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TAILOR trial found most women with early breast cancer do not benefit from chemotherapy
On Jun. 3, 2018, findings were reported from the groundbreaking Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment (Rx), or…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | Life Science History | Medical Device | Nanotechnology | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Pharmaceutical | Therapeutics | Veterinary
Wisconsin Life Science Genealogy, 2018
On Jun. 1, 2018, Wisconsin Life Science Genealogy illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | Life Science History | Medical Device | Nanotechnology | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Pharmaceutical | Therapeutics | Veterinary
Washington Life Science Genealogy, 2018
On Jun. 1, 2018, Washington Life Science Genealogy was published illustrating life science companies and non-profit research organization…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Life Science History | Medical Device | Nanotechnology | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Pharmaceutical | Therapeutics | Veterinary
Texas Life Science Genealogy, 2018
On Jun. 1, 2018, Texas Life Science Genealogy was published illustrating life science companies and non-profit research organization…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Life Science History | Medical Device | Nanotechnology | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Pharmaceutical | Therapeutics
Oregon Life Science Genealogy, 2018
On Jun. 1, 2018, Oregon Life Science Genealogy was published illustrating life science companies and non-profit research organizations…
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a committee opinion on maternal immunization
On Jun. 1, 2018, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a committee opinion on maternal…
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The making of a human population uncovered through ancient Icelandic genomes
On May 31, 2018, deCODE genetics published new findings about the founding of the Icelandic population, and its…
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Golden Rice Approved by U.S. FDA
On May 24, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement on GR2E Golden Rice,…
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Cancer registry managed by Keck School of Medicine of USC received $43.7 million award
On May 21, 2018, the National Cancer Institute awarded Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
Karmanos Cancer Institute began renovations to expand services in Farmington Hills
On May 18, 2018, The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute announced it will expand its Lawrence and Idell…
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Boykin Family Pledges $10 million to Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute
On May 18, 2018, the Boykin family pledged $10 million to support Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute. Paula…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Vaccine | Veterinary
CDC released information about new rapid rabies test that could save lives and lead to fewer rabies shots
On May 16, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released information about a new…
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Artificial Intelligence | Biotechnology | Genomics | Nanotechnology | Non-Profit Research | U.S. Congress
Biocomplexity Institute created computing center to solve science’s most complex problems
On May 16, 2018, the Virginia Tech Biocomplexity Institute’s long-anticipated new data center, built with an internal investment…
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UCLA researchers characterized the mechanism of the mammalian EAK-7 gene, or mEAK-7
On May 14, 2018, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers characterized the mechanism of the mammalian EAK-7…
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$20 million gift created research center on longevity and aging at University of Southern California
On May 9, 2018, a new center dedicated to research on longevity and healthy aging was established at…
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Arizona business leader donated $25 million to Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
On May 9, 2018, the Mayo Clinic announced that it had received a $25 million gift from William…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
National Cancer Institute scientists reported low-dose drug combination cuts risk of colon polyp recurrence
May 4, 2018, scientists from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) reported that an analysis of a prevention clinical…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Medicine | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
The Stephenson Cancer Center received NCI designation
On May 2, 2018, the Stephenson Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. The Stephenson Cancer Center,…
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Bio bred microbes isolated that eat plastic
On May 2, 2018, Reed College announced that bio major Morgan Vague ’18 had isolated and bred three…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Life Science History | Medical Device | Nanotechnology | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Pharmaceutical | Therapeutics | Veterinary
Montana Life Science Genealogy, 2018
On May 1, 2018, Montana Life Science Genealogy was published illustrating life science companies and non-profit research organization…
