The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas announced the formation of the 2018 Texas Cancer Plan
On Sept. 25, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced the formation of the…
International Vertebrate Genomes Project launched with first 15 high-quality reference genomes
On Sept. 13, 2018, the Genome 10K (G10K) announced the launch of the international Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP),…
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NSF awarded $1 million grant to scientists at Emory and Georgia Tech to decode neural networks
On Sept. 11, 2018, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a three year $1 million grant to scientists…
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NSF launched the 2026 Idea Machine
On Sept. 11, 2018, the NSF launched the 2026 Idea Machine: A mechanism to set the stage for…
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Knight Cancer Research Building opened a new era in cancer research
On Sept. 7, 2018, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced the official completion of the Knight Cancer…
The CPRIT established the Collaborative Action Program for Liver Cancer
On Aug. 29, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced it would invest up…
CDC published ACIP’s 2018-19 influenza vaccination recommendations
On Aug. 24, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee’s (ACIP)…
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Emory renamed its Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center the Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
On Aug. 24, 2018, Emory Universityï¾’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center was renamed the Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center,…
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The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas announced surpassed $2 billion in grants to fight cancer
On Aug. 24, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced it passed a $2…
Abaxis was acquired by Zoetis
On Jul. 31, 2018, Zoetis anounced it had completed the acquisition of Abaxis, a leader in the development,…
Complete fly brain imaged at nanoscale resolution
On Jul. 19, 2018, scientists at HHMI announced detailed imaging of the entire brain of an adult female…
Genetically modified babies given go ahead by UK ethics body
On Jul. 18, 2018, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics said that changing the DNA of a human embryo…
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Keck School of Medicine announced $26.5 million grant to fund firstï¾ large-scale study on African-American men with prostate cancer
On Jul. 17, 2018, the Keck School of Medicine of USC announced that it was leading a $26.5…
Cue announced $30 million funding contract from BARDA and HHS
On Jul. 12, 2018, Cue Health announced that is had been awarded up to $30 million in base…
Teva Pharmaceuticals announced North America headquarters moved to New Jersey
On Jul. 6, 2018, Teva Pharmaceuticals announced it would move its U.S. headquarters to Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey…
FDA approved first drug comprised of an active ingredient derived from marijuana to treat epilepsy
On Jun. 25, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for…
AbbVie and Calibr announced collaboration for next generation T-cell therapies
On Jun. 25, 2018, AbbVie and Calibr, a nonprofit drug discovery division of Scripps Research, announced a collaboration…
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The Robert J DeArmond Trust gifted $10 million to support University of Oregon research
On Jun. 25, 2018, the Robert J. DeArmond Trust gifted $10 million to support University of Oregon (UO)…
Wold Foundation of Wyoming announced a gift of $2.5 million to help in OHSU’s fight against macular degeneration
On Jun. 7, 2018, the Wold Foundation of Wyoming announced a gift of $2.5 million to help in…
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The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center opened
On Jun. 5, 2018, a new flagship cancer center was established as the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer…
TAILOR trial found most women with early breast cancer do not benefit from chemotherapy
On Jun. 3, 2018, findings were reported from the groundbreaking Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment (Rx), or…
Wisconsin Life Science Genealogy, 2018
Wisconsin Life Science Genealogy illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Wisconsin by…
Washington Life Science Genealogy, 2018
Washington Life Science Genealogy illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Washington by…
Texas Life Science Genealogy, 2018
Texas Life Science Genealogy illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Texas by…
Oregon Life Science Genealogy, 2018
Oregon Life Science Genealogy illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Oregon by…
Oregon BioEvolution, 2008
Oregon BioEvolution illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Oregon by the year…
The making of a human population uncovered through ancient Icelandic genomes
On May 31, 2018, deCODE genetics published new findings about the founding of the Icelandic population, and its…
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CPRIT announced a new Early Translational Research Award to combat cancer
On May 31, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced a new Early Translational…
Golden Rice Approved by U.S. FDA
On May 24, 2018, the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) released a statement on GR2E…
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Cancer registry managed by Keck School of Medicine of USC received $43.7 million award
On May 21, 2018, the National Cancer Institute awarded Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris…