Women’s Health Initiative data showed women who take estrogen with hormone progestin have greater risk of developing breast cancer
In 2004, data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study show that women who take estrogen in combination…
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The Delaware BioScience Association was founded
In 2004, representatives from a cross-section of bioscience enterprises met under the direction of Governor Ruth Ann Minner…
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Rubella was declared eliminated in the U.S.
In 2004, Rubella, also known as German measles, was declared eliminated in the U.S. Before the rubella vaccination…
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The University of Georgia Cancer Center was established
In 2004, the University of Georgia Cancer Center was established, specializing in drug targets, diagnostic tests, cancer vaccines,…
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BioKansas was founded
In 2004, BioKansas was founded by the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute and the State of Kansas,…
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Cialis Was Approved by the FDA
On Nov. 21, 2003, Cialis (tadalafil), discovered through a Glaxo Wellcome and ICOS Corp. partnership, was first approved…
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A novel approach to treatment of solid cancers involved therapeutic agents that inhibit the generation of new blood vessels in growing tumors
On Nov. 19, 2003, a novel approach to treatment of solid cancers involved therapeutic agents that inhibit the…
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Soybean oil developed at Iowa State eliminated need for hydrogenation and cuts trans fats
On Nov. 12, 2003, Iowa State University announced new soybean varieties, that don’t need to be hydrogenated, that…
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OHSU researcher uncovered macular degeneration gene
On Oct. 21, 2003, scientists at Oregon Health Sciences University’s (OHSU) Casey Eye Institute announced they had found…
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Drs. Judith James and John Harley at the OMRF published an important study that showed certain antibodies for lupus were typically present years before the disease with diagnosed
On Oct. 16, 2003, scientists from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) and the University of Oklahoma Health…
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ACIP voted to recommend influenza vaccination for children aged 6 to 23 months
On Oct. 15, 2003, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) voted to recommend that children 6 to 23…
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A clinical trial found post-menopausal survivors of early-stage breast cancer who took letrozole reduced risk of cancer recurrence
On Oct. 9, 2003, a Canadian-led international clinical trial found that post-menopausal survivors of early-stage breast cancer who…
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The Scripps Research Institute announced the establishment of a major science center in Palm Beach County, Florida
On Oct. 9, 2003, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) announced the establishment of a major science center in…
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Biotechnology | HIV | Infectious Disease | NIH | Vaccine
$81 million was awarded by NIAID through four new contracts to support development of candidate HIV vaccines
On Sept. 29, 2003, $81 million was awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) through…
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The Oregon Investment Fund was established
On Sept. 22, 2003 the Oregon Investment Fund was created with HB 3613 passage in the Oregon State…
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The Allen Brain Atlas project was established with $100 million and named for its founder Paul G Allen
On Sept. 16, 2003, The Allen Institute for Brain Science, a division of the Allen Institute, was established…
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The National Center for Research Resources awarded a $67 million grant to UGA for a Parkinson’s disease study
On Sept. 4, 2003, the National Center for Research Resources (NCCR) awarded a $6.7 million grant to the…
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Death rates from the lung, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers continued to decline in the late 1990s
On Sept. 3, 2003, the death rates from the four most common cancers, – lung, breast, prostate, and…
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Biotechnology | Disease | FDA
FDA approved an expanded indication for ENBREL (etanercept) to inhibit progression of structural damage of active arthritis
On Aug. 25, 2003, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved an expanded indication…
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OHSU announced results of a smallpox vaccine study on America’s preparedness for a smallpox outbreak
On Aug. 17, 2003, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced the final results of a smallpox vaccine…
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The FDA announced food labels to include trans fat content
On Jul. 11, 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule in the Federal…
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First West Coast Baby born using frozen egg technique at OHSU
On Jul. 10, 2003, the University Fertility Consultants at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced they had…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Genomics | Infectious Disease | Therapeutics | Vaccine
The CDC responded to U.S. outbreak of mpox, first human Mpox outside of Africa
On Jul. 8, 2003, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a total of 71…
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Molecular Probes was acquired by Invitrogen
On Jul. 2, 2003, Invitrogen bought Molecular Probes for $325 million in cash. The company became part of…
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University of Saskatchewan researchers discovered “follicular waves” in the human menstrual cycle
In July 2003, University of Saskatchewan researchers announced they had discovered “follicular waves” in the human menstrual cycle….
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Results of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial were announced
On Jun. 24, 2003, results of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT), testing the effectiveness of finasteride to…
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Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Therapeutics
FDA Approves First Medication to Help Reduce Allergic Reactions to Multiple Foods After Accidental Exposure
On Feb. 16, 2024, Genentech drug Xolair (omalizumab) was approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration…
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The first nasally administered influenza vaccine (FluMist by MedImmune) was licensed
On Jun. 17, 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved FluMist. This was…
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Data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial was announced
On Jun. 5, 2003, data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial gave fresh insight…
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The world’s first cloned horse was born
On May 28, 2003, the world’s first cloned horse named Prometea was born at the Laboratory of Reproductive…
