The University of Wisconsin University Research Park was founded
In 1984, the University of Wisconsin University Research Park was founded to encourage technology transfer and create an…
University of Iowa research team determined precise areas of brain damage responsible for memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease
On Jan. 1, 1984, a University of Iowa College of Medicine research team headed by Dr. Antonio Damasio…
American Cancer Society introduced dietary guidelines to reduce cancer
In 1984, American Cancer Society (ACS) introduced dietary guidelines to reduce cancer. The ACS published Nutrition and Physical…
The Comprehensive Minority Biomedical Program was established
In 1984, The Comprehensive Minority Biomedical Program, DEA, was established to widen the focus of the minority effort…
A policy statement regarding the relationship of NCI, the pharmaceutical industry, and NCI-supported cooperative groups was developed
In 1984, a policy statement regarding the relationship of National Cancer Institute (NCI), the pharmaceutical industry, and NCI-supported…
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology located Centres India and Italy
In 1984, the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), the U.N. Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) bowed…
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EPA announced that outdoor genetically engineer release must get environmental approval
In 1984, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that if you genetically engineer any microbe intended for…
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UC San Diego was selected as one of the original five national Alzheimer’s disease research centers by the National Institute on Aging
In 1984, the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) was selected as one of the original…
Lawrence Livermore researchers published solution to chromosome painting
In 1984, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers published their solution to chromosome painting that has been widely adopted….
The USDA and University of California announced plans to create the Plant Gene Expression Center
In 1984, the USDA and the University of California announce plans to create the Plant Gene Expression Center,…
The Office of Biotechnology was established at Iowa State University
In 1984, the Office of Biotechnology was established at Iowa State University (ISU). Today, ISU’s Office of Biotechnology…
The ‘oncomouse’ was developed
In 1984, genetic scientists led by Philip Leder created the first genetically engineered mouse model of cancer, nicknamed…
Fluoroestradiol was first developed by Washington University at St. Louis researcher
In 1984, fluoroestradiol (FES) was first developed by researchers Michael J. Welch, PhD from Washington University at St….
Stﾠ. Jude Children’s Hospital launched the After Completion of Therapy Clinic
In 1984, St. ﾠJude Children’s Hospital launched the After Completion of Therapy Clinic, the world’s largest long-term follow-up…
National Alzheimer’s Disease Month was established
On Oct. 3, 1983, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation making the month of November as National Alzheimer’s…
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month was Established
On Sept. 21, 1983, Sickle Cell Month was officially recognized nationally when the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously…
The National Cancer Institute launched the Community Clinical Oncology Program
On Jul. 16, 1983, the National Cancer Institute launched the Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP) to provide a…
Two enhanced pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines were licensed
On Jun. 30, 1983, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed two enhanced pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines (Pneumovax…
Amgen issued its Initial Public Offering
On Jun. 17, 1983, Applied Molecular Genetics (AMGen), led by CFO Gordon Binder issued its Initial Public Offering…
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The Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine was established
in May 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed into law a bill that established the Foundation for the Advancement…
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Rita M. Lavelle, head of the EPA’s Superfund program, was fired by President Reagan
On Feb. 7, 1983, Rita M. Lavelle, head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund program to clean…
The USC Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital and Research Institute was dedicated
On Feb. 3, 1983, the University of Southern California Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (USC…
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The CDC received funding for HIV risk reduction services for people with hemophilia
On Jan. 4, 1983, epidemiologic evidence that the AIDS agent was blood-borne led to official meetings and public…
The Orphan Drug Act was passed by the U.S. Congress
On Jan. 3, 1983, the Orphan Drug Act was passed by the U.S. Congress with the leadership of…
Huntington’s disease genetic marker discovered
In 1983, a team of researchers, led by Dr. James Gusella from Harvard Medical School, announced they had…
Henri Termeer became president of Genzyme Corporation
In 1983, Henri Termeer became president of Genzyme Corporation. Termeer was previously a senior executive Baxter. Serving as…
Dr. Tak Wah Mak co-discovered the T-cell receptor and the gene that produces it
In 1983, Dr. Tak Wah Mak co-discovered the T-cell receptor and the gene that produces it. Dr. Mak…
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The Meyer L Prentis Comprehensive Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit received NCI-designation
In 1983, The Meyer L. Prentis Comprehensive Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit now known as the Karmanos Cancer…
The South Carolina Research Authority was chartered by South Carolina
In 1983, the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a public, non-profit corporation chartered by the State of…
Pat Mooney’s Law of the Seed was released
In 1983, Pat Mooney’s Law of the Seed was released, published by the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, which is…