DNA evidence used to identify Josef Mengele from skeletal remains
In 1992, DNA evidence was used to identify Josef Mengele from skeletal remains. Bone DNA analysis was therefore…
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Prescription Drug User Fee Act required drug and biologics manufacturers to pay fees for product applications, and other services
In 1992, President George Bush signed the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) and under the Clinton administration,…
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Dr. Gerald Edelman joined the Research Institute of Scripps Clinic faculty
In 1992, Dr. Gerald Edelman joined the Research Institute of Scripps Clinic faculty (TSRI). In addition to his…
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Pacific Health Research Institute was awarded the multi-center ‘Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial’
In 1992, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded the Pacific Health Research Institute its largest and most enduring…
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University of Iowa Research Foundation received U.S. patents for CMV promoter
In 1992, the University of Iowa (UI) Research Foundation received its first U.S. patent on the CMV promoter,…
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Biotechnology | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Indiana University Cancer Center was founded
In 1992, The Indiana University (IU) Cancer Center, now known as the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive…
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OHSU’s Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology building opened
In 1992, the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) building opened on the Oregon Health…
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Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine was licensed for use
On Dec. 17, 1991, the Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (Acel-Imune by Lederle) was licensed…
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Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | HIV
Bristol-Myers’ VIDEX (didanosine) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
On Oct. 9, 1991, Bristol-Myers’ VIDEX (didanosine) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the…
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University of Washington announced the recruitment of Leroy Hood to establish the Dept of Molecular Biotechnology
On Oct. 7, 1991, the University of Washington (UW) announced a $12 million gift from Microsoft co-founder Bill…
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Cell Therapeutics was incorporated
On Sept. 4, 1991, Cell Therapeutics, also known as CTI BioPharma, was incorporated by two oncologists, Drs. James…
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Cellpro announced its initial public offering
On Aug. 26, 1991, Cellpro announced its initial public offering. CellPro, founded in Bothell, Washington, developed the CEPRATE…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the first genetically engineered pesticides
On Jun. 27, 1991, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved two pesticides containing genetically engineered bacteria, marking…
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ICOS Corporation completed its IPO
On Jun. 6, 1991, ICOS completed its IPO at at $8.00 per share for a total of $36…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Harry B Gray
on Apr. 5, 1991, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Harry B. Gray ‘for his…
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Biotechnology | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics
Immunex received FDA approval to market Leukine (GM-CSF) in the U.S.
On Mar. 6, 1991, Immunex announced it had received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market…
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Biotechnology | FDA | Oncology | Stem Cell | Therapeutics
FDA approved White blood cell colony-stimulating factors (G-CSF and GM-CSF)
On Feb. 22, 1991, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had approved Amgen’s two white…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Infectious Disease | Measles | Vaccine
ACIP Recommended routine Hib vaccination for infants beginning at 2 months of age were published in MMWR
On Jan. 11, 1991, recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) for routine Hib vaccination for infants beginning…
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Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation and Scripps Memorial Hospital reaffiliate, merged to become the Scripps Institutions of Medicine and Science
On Jan. 4, 1991, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation and Scripps Memorial Hospital reaffiliate, announced they had merged…
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The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center received Comprehensive NCI designation
In 1991, the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) comprehensive center designation. The…
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Biotechnology | CDC | HIV | Therapeutics
A sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the CDC, related to HIV infection and AIDS
In 1991, a sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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The CDC began developing a national strategic plan for early detection and control of breast and cervical cancers
In 1991, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began developing a national strategic plan for…
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Stoddard Cancer Center opened at Iowa Methodist Medical Center
In 1991, Stoddard Cancer Center, now part of UnityPoint Health, opened at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. In 1990,…
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The Northwestern University Cancer Center was renamed in honor of Robert H Lurie
In 1991, The Northwestern University Cancer Center was dedicated through an endowment gift from Ann and Robert H….
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The world’s first superconducting cyclotron built to treat cancer was installed in Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center
In 1991, the world’s first superconducting cyclotron built to treat cancer was installed at the Gershenson Radiation Oncology…
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The Alaska Frozen Tissue Collection was founded
In 1991, the University of Alaska is home to the Alaska Frozen Tissue Collection (AFTC) was founded as…
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Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology opened St Louis’ first 3-D cancer treatment planning center
In 1991, the Radiation Oncology Center opened the St. Louis area’s first 3-D treatment planning center, using a…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Dentistry | Disease
The Division of Oral Health was established by the CDC
In 1991, the Division of Oral Health (DOH) was established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey was established at Rutgers University in New Brunswick
In 1991, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey was established at Rutgers, the State University of New…
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American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists was founded
In 1991, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) was founded by a visionary group of leaders to…
