The Prostate Centre at VGH was founded
In 1998, the The Prostate Centre at VGH, now known as the Vancouver Prostate Centre, was founded. The…
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The Neurological Sciences Institute joined OHSU as its fifth research unit
In 1998, the Neurological Sciences Institute (NSI) joined the university as its fifth research unit. NSI researchers conduct…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The City of Hope Cancer Center received NCI comprehensive cancer center designation
In 1998, National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded the City of Hope Cancer Center NCI-comprehensive cancer center designation. City…
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Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’s new state-of-the-art pediatric medical complex was opened
In 1998, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’s new state-of-the-art pediatric medical complex was opened. Built with private funding and bond…
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The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $5 million gift from local philanthropist Henrietta Lee
In 1998, The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $5 million gift from local philanthropist Henrietta Lee which…
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The Mark O Hatfield Research Center was dedicated
In 1998, The Mark O. Hatfield Research Center was dedicated. The center houses a variety of basic and…
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Drs. John Harley and Judith James at the OMRF established a link between Epstein-Barr virus and lupus
On Dec. 15, 1997, scientists from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) announced that Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (lupus)…
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Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics
Monoclonal antibody rituximab (Rituxan) approved by the FDA to treat patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
On Nov. 26, 1997, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved the Monoclonal antibody…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Medical Device | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress | Women's Health
FDA Modernization Act reauthorized the Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992
On Nov. 21, 1997, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Modernization Act (FDMA) was signed into law…
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The CDC identified the link between fen-phen diet pills and heart valve association
On Nov. 14, 1997, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 24 cases of valvular…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Genomics | Therapeutics | WHO
Universal Declaration on Human Genome and Human Rights adopted unanimously at UNESCO
On Nov. 11, 1997, the Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights was adopted unanimously and…
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Ground was broken for the Mark O Hatfield Research Center
On Nov. 4, 1997, Vice President Al Gore and Senator Mark O. Hatfield attended groundbreaking ceremonies for the…
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Biotechnology | FDA | Vaccine
Rabies vaccine (RabAvert by Chiron Behring) was licensed
On Oct. 20, 1997, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed a new rabies vaccine for both pre-exposure…
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Stanford researchers performed first optical imaging of gene expression in vivo
On Oct. 9, 1997, Stanford researchers announced that in a series of experiments performed in mice and rats,…
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Diet drug fen-phen was taken off the market
On Sept. 15, 1997, Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories and Interneuron Pharmaceuticals, manufacturers of the popular off-label obesity combination therapy known…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress | Women's Health
The Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act (PL 105-41) was signed into law
On Aug. 13, 1997, the Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act (PL 105-41) was signed into law by President…
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Thomas Brock and undergraduate student Hudson Freeze published their discovery of Thermus aquaticus
In August 1997, Thomas Brock and undergraduate student Hudson Freeze published their discovery of Thermus aquaticus, which they…
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The NCI released information that nuclear testing during the 1950s could cause thyroid cancer
On Jul. 29, 1997, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) released information that nuclear testing during the 1950s could…
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Medical College of Virginia Hospitals Authority was created
On Jul. 1, 1997, the operations, employees and obligations of the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals (MCV), formerly…
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ACIP recommended booster doses of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
On April 4, 1997, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) recommended that the vaccine be used more extensively…
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Agriculture | Artificial Intelligence | Biotechnology | Chemistry | Disease | Genomics | Life Science History | Medicine | Nanotechnology | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics | Vaccine
American Association for the Advancement of Science held in Seattle for the first time since 1940
On Feb. 13, 1997, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting and Science Innovation…
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the Art behind the Breast Cancer Research Postage Stamp
In August 1997, the U.S. Congress passed legislation that directed the U.S. Postal Service to issue its first…
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The Cancer Genome Anatomy Project was launched
In 1997, the Cancer Genome Anatomy Project (CGAP), created by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is a multi-year…
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Bristol-Myers Squibb opened a 433-acre research campus in Hopewell, New Jersey
In 1997, Bristol-Myers Squibb opened a 433-acre research campus in Hopewell, New Jersey. Two important new medicines co-developed…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Environmental | NIH | Oncology
Scientists found that occupational exposure to benzene is associated with increased risks of developing acute non-lymphocytic leukemia
In 1997, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Chinese scientists found that occupational exposure to benzene is associated…
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Planning began for the OHSU Center for Women’s Health
In 1997, planning began for Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) Center for Women’s Health, and an interim…
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Enterovirus 71 epidemic reported in Malaysia
In 1997, the first Enterovirus 71 (EV71) epidemic was reported in Malaysia. EV71 is an important emerging pathogen…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Oregon Cancer Center was established with a grant from the National Cancer Institute
In 1997, the Oregon Cancer Center was established with a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Infectious Disease | Polio | Vaccine
ACIP recommended adoption of a sequential series of two doses of IPV followed by two doses of OPV for all infants and children
In 1997, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) recommended adoption of a sequential series of two doses of…
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OHSU achieved National Cancer Institute designation, the first and only cancer research and care center in Oregon
In 1997, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that the institute achieved National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation,…
