FDA approved Vaxelis, a new combination DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB vaccine for use in children 6 wks-4 yrs of age
On Dec. 26, 2018, Sanofi announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved VAXELIS (Diphtheria and…
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Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University awarded prestigious LAPS grant
On Dec. 20, 2018, the Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University were awarded the prestigious LAPS Grant…
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Karmanos Morey Cancer Center recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology with the QOPI Certification Program
On Dec. 17, 2018, the Karmanos Morey Cancer Center was recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology…
The Allen Institute for Immunology was founded
On Dec. 12, 2018, the Allen Institute announced the launch of the Allen Institute for Immunology, a new…
Seqirus’ Next Generation Cell-based Influenza Vaccine Shows Significantly Greater Effectiveness Compared to Standard Egg-based Options in the 2017-18 US Influenza Season
On Dec. 5, 2018, Seqirus, a CSL subsidiary, announced real-world data showing that its cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine…
The UK announced sequencing 100,000 whole genomes in the National Health Service
On Dec. 5, 2018, Genomics England announced the 100,000 Genomes Project, done in partnership with National Health Service…
A UCLA-led research team identified genetic processes involved in the neurodegeneration that occurs in dementiaï¾
On Dec 3, 2018, a University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) led research team announced they had identified…
FDA approved gilteritinib, a targeted drug for leukemia tested at UPenn
On Nov. 28, 2018, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved the first ever…
Canadian Cancer Trials Group announced IND.234 clinical trial using liquid biopsy technology for prostrate cancer screening
On Nov. 27, 2018, the Canadian Cancer Trials Group announced the IND.234 clinical trial, the first of its…
The Abramson Cancer Center joined the National Comprehensive Cancer Network as its 28th member institution
On Nov. 20, 2018, the Abramson Cancer Center joined the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkï¾® (NCCN) as its 28th…
Pascal Biosciences announced optimization of cannabinoid-derived drug candidates to kill glioblastoma cells
On Nov. 15, 2018, Pascal Biosciences announced the peer reviewed publication of their licensed cannabinoid-derived drug program for…
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ACIP published updated recommendations on use of hepatitis A vaccine for pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis for international travel
On Nov. 2, 2018, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) published updated recommendations on use of hepatitis A…
AcelRx pharmaceutical DSUVIA was approved by FDA
On Nov. 2, 2018, AcelRx pharmaceutical’s DSUVIA was approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). DSUVIA is…
The Earth BioGenome Project was founded
On Nov. 1, 2018, the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) was launched, a global effort to sequence the genetic…
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City of Hope, TGen announced letter of intent to build cell therapy manufacturing facility in Phoenix area
On Nov. 1, 2018, City of Hope, and its affiliate, Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), announced a letter…
Pascal Biosciences and the University of Washington announced exclusive license agreement to develop cannabinoid-based medicine for cancer
On Oct. 30, 2018, Pascal Biosciences announced the Company had entered into an exclusive license agreement with the…
FNIH Biomarkers Consortium and Critical Path Institute achieve qualification of a clinical safety biomarker
On Oct. 25, 2018, The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, Biomarkers Consortium and the Critical Path…
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The National Cancer Institute awarded a $10.7 million grant to Abramson Cancer Center to study CAR T cells in solid tumors
On Oct. 22, 2018, the National Cancer Institute (NC) awarded a $10.7 million five year grant to Abramson…
Siteman Cancer Center to offer newest form of proton therapy
On Oct. 22, 2018, the Siteman Cancer Center announced a second proton therapy system that would incorporate pencil-beam…
Genomic analysis offered insight into 2018 Nigeria Lassa fever outbreak
On Oct. 18, 2018, an international team of researchers reported that a surge in Lassa fever cases in…
Discovery Life Sciences expanded by merging with Conversant Bio, Folio Bio, and Phylogeny
On Oct. 16, 2018, Discovery Life Sciences expanded by merging with Conversant Bio, Folio Bio, and Phylogeny to…
FDA approved expanded use of Gardasil 9 vaccine to include adults 27 through 45 years old
On Oct. 5, 2018, the FDA announced it had approved a supplemental application for Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus…
Frances H. Arnold won a share of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the directied evolution of enzymes
On Oct. 3, 2018, the Nobel Foundation announced that Frances H. Arnold had won a share of the…
CPRIT researcher James P Allison was awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine jointly with Tasuku Honjo
On Oct. 1, 2018, James P. Allison, a native of Alice, Texas, son of a country doctor, and…
Researchers at JCVI, UCSD, and Scripps Oceanography discovered genetic basis for how harmful algal blooms become toxic
On Sept. 27, 2018, Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD and the J. Craig Venter Institute…
Vaccitech licensed MERS rights to Oxford University
On Sept. 27, 2018, CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) announced a collaboration with The Jenner Institute…
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…