“To Err is Human” report published by the Institute of Medicine
On Nov. 29, 1999, the “To Err is Human” report was published by the Institute of Medicine, a…
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $750 million to establish the Global Fund for Children’s Vaccines
On Nov. 23, 1999, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged a gift of $750 million over five…
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Roche received FDA approval of TAMIFLU, first pill to treat most common strains of influenza (A&B)
On Oct. 27, 1999, Hoffmann-La Roche and Gilead Sciences announced that Roche’s TAMIFLU (oseltamivir phosphate) had been approved…
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Neuraminidase inhibitors Tamiflu and Relenza were licensed to treat influenza infection
On Oct. 27, 1999, Hoffmann-La Roche and Gilead Sciences announced that Roche’s TAMIFLU™ (oseltamivir phosphate) has been approved…
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Wyeth Lederle Vaccines voluntarily withdrew Rotashield from the market
On Oct. 15, 1999, Wyeth-Lederle Vaccines announced that it was withdrawing the Rotashield vaccine from the market and…
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The Institute for Systems Biology was founded in Seattle
On Oct. 12, 1999, the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) was founded in Seattle by Alan Aderem, Ruedi…
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging opened its doors
On Sept. 30, 1999, the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, named for Marin County philanthropists Leonard and…
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Stanford researchers discovered a genetic mutation that causes narcolepsy
On Aug. 11, 1999, researchers led by Stanford’s Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, used a…
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The CDC identified and responded to West Nile Virus in New York City
In August 1999, an outbreak of encephalitis caused by West Nile virus (WNV) was detected in New York…
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Gilead Sciences and NeXstar Pharmaceuticals announced completion of their merger
On Jul. 29, 1999, Gilead Sciences and NeXstar Pharmaceuticals announced that the stockholders of Gilead and NeXstar approved…
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The University of Southern California received a $110 million gift and was renamed the Keck School of Medicine
On Jul. 29, 1999, the W. M. Keck Foundation, best known for funding giant telescopes that help scientists…
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Eli Lilly and Company’s Effient approved by the FDA for the reduction of thrombotic cardiovascular events
On Jul. 11, 1999, Daiichi Sankyo and Eli Lilly announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had…
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BIO’99 in Seattle attracted more than 5,700 attendees with nearly thirty percent from outside the US
In Jul. 1999, the Biotechnology Industry Organization held BIO’99 in Seattle and the event attracted more than 5,700…
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The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority was created
On Jun. 30, 1999, Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) announced that the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center had been…
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A diagnostic test allowed quick identification of Bovine Spongicorm Encephalopathy
On Jun. 25, 1999, an important step forward was announced in the fight against the mad cow disease….
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Biotechnology | CDC | Infectious Disease | Polio | Vaccine
ACIP recommended exclusive use of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) for infants and children
On Jun. 17, 1999, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP)…
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The Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center was established
On Jun. 9, 1999, the Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center (VRC) was established at the National…
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The Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene began recruiting volunteers
On May 25, 1999. the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene, or STAR, one of the largest breast cancer…
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George Rathmann was named the first recipient of the Biotechnology Heritage Award
On May 17, 1999, George Rathmann, Chair of Bothell-based ICOS Corp. and Chair Emeritus of Amgen, was named…
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A pandemic planning framework was published by the World Health Organization
In April 1999, a pandemic planning framework was published by the World Health Organization (WHO) that emphasized the…
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The Tennessee Biotechnology Association was established
On Apr. 15, 1999, the Tennessee Biotechnology Association (TBA), now the Life Science Tennessee, was established. The Tennessee…
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ZymoGenetics was instrumental in development of new hemophilia drug
On Mar. 27, 1999, Novo Nordisk, the ZymoGenetics parent company, announced approval of NovoSeven by the Food and…
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The Hybrid Capture II human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test was approved by the FDA
On Mar. 17, 1999, the Hybrid Capture II human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test was approved by the U.S….
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Pioneer Hi-Bred was acquired by DuPont Co
On Mar. 16, 1999, Pioneer Hi-Bred was acquired by DuPont Co. for cash and stock valued at about…
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Jane E. Henney, MD, becomes the first woman Commissioner of Food and Drugs
On Jan. 17, 1999, Jane E. Henney, M.D., appointed by President Bill Clinton, became the first woman to…
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Biotechnology | CDC | FDA | Infectious Disease | Vaccine
ACIP recommended DTaP vaccines for all five doses in the vaccination schedule
On Jan. 15. 1999, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…
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The Carbone Cancer Center and McArdle Laboratories merged
In Jan. 1999, the Carbone Cancer Center and McArdle Laboratories merged and began to function as a single…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | HIV | Therapeutics
Western Blot positive HIV tests done since Jan 1, 1999 became reportable by Texas State Law
On Jan. 1, 1999, HIV infection in adults (clients 13 years of age or older) became reportable by…
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ClinicalTrials.gov was founded
In 1999, ClinicalTrials.gov was founded as an Internet-based resource that provide information about clinical research studies to the…
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A meningococcal group C conjugate vaccine was introduced into the routine schedule in the UK
In 1999, a meningococcal group C conjugate vaccine was introduced into the routine schedule in the U.K. for…
