Dr. Patrick Lee developed a reovirus that can infect and kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells
In 1998, University of Calgary’s Dr. Patrick Lee revealed that reovirus injected in mice shrank tumours from brain…
Cancer incidence rates showed first sustained decline since NCI began keeping records in 1973
In 1998, Cancer incidence rates showed first sustained decline since the National Cancer Institute (NCI) began keeping records…
Baxter announced it had completed its acquision of Somatogen
On May 5, 1998, Baxter announced it had completed its acquision of Bulder, Colorado-based of Somatogen in a…
Yale Cancer Center researchers discovered the gene, Survivin, which is linked to the detection of some cancers
In 1998, Yale Cancer Center researchers discovered the gene, Survivin, which is linked to the detection of some…
First adult live-donor liver transplant in New England was performed
In 1998, Beth Israel Deaconess surgeon Dr. Roger Jenkins performed the first successful live donor liver transplantation (LADLT)…
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center was founded
In 1998, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center was founded. The independent, nonprofit research center was the result…
LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals was founded
In 1998, LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals was founded in Bozeman by Robert F. Bargatze, Ph.D., and John W. Jutila, Ph.D….
Montana Neuroscience Institute Foundation was founded
In 1998, Montana Neuroscience Institute Foundation was a non-profit partnership between St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center…
The MIND Institute (Mind Research Network) was founded
In 1998, the MIND Institute (Mental Illness and Neuroscience Discovery) was founded, now known as the Mind Research…
The Case Cancer Center was recognized as an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
In 1998, The Case Cancer Center (Case CCC) was recognized as an National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer…
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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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…
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…
Hematech relocated to Sioux Falls
In 1998, Hematech was co-founded by University of Massachusetts researcher Jim Robl, relocated to Sioux Falls. Dr. Robl…
Immunex received FDA approval to market Enbrel for treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
On Nov. 10, 1998, Immunex announced that ENBREL(tm) (etanercept) had received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug…
Immunex dedicated its new manufacturing and development center
In 1998, Immunex dedicated its new manufacturing and development center. The 100,000 square foot complex broke ground in…
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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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…
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…
Rabies vaccine (RabAvert by Chiron Behring) was licensed
On Oct. 20, 1997, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed Purified Chick Embryo Cell (PCEC, RabAvert®) vaccine…
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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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…
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…
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…
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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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…
The Biotechnology Association of Alabama (BioAlabama) was founded
In 1997, the Biotechnology Association of Alabama (BioAlabama), a non-profit trade association, was formed by biotechnology executives and…
Cancer stem cells were first identified in acute myelogenous leukemia
In 1997, cancer stem cells were first identified in acute myelogenous leukemia. They will later be identified in…