Lawrence Livermore biomedical researchers began studying human chromosome 19
In 1987, Livermore biomedical researchers began studying human chromosome 19. At the same time, Los Alamos began efforts…
Integrated DNA Technologies was founded in Coralville, Iowa
In 1987, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a University of Iowa spin-off company founded by Dr. Joseph Walder, established…
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The University of Minnesota Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1987, the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, now known as the Masonic Cancer Center, received National Cancer…
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1987, The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. CSHL researchers…
The Case Cancer Center was founded and became an NCI-designated cancer center
In 1987, the Case Cancer Center (Case CCC) at Case Western Reserve University was both founded and became…
Drs. Patrick and Edith McGeer developed the groundbreaking concept that inflammation plays a role in the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease
In 1987, Drs. Patrick and Edith McGeer developed the groundbreaking concept that inflammation plays a role in the…
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Construction was completed on the Vollum Institute for Advanced Biomedical Research at Oregon Health Sciences University
In 1987, construction was completed on the Vollum Institute for Advanced Biomedical Research in Portland. The institute is…
The University of Virginia Cancer Center received its National Cancer Institute designation
In 1987, the University of Virginia Cancer Center (UVA), now known as the UVA Health Cancer Center, received…
Dr. Gerald Nepom, director of the Virginia Mason Research Center, discovered genetic marker for Type I diabetes
In 1987, Dr. Gerald Nepom, the former director of the Virginia Mason Research Center, now known as the…
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was dedicated
On Oct. 18, 1986, the Moffitt Cancer Center was dedicated. The center was established in 1981 by the…
Positron emission tomograph (PET) installed at the University of Washington
On Oct. 1, 1986, Positron emission tomograph (PET) and Computed tomography (CTC) were installed at the University of…
Eli Lilly acquired Hybritech
On Mar. 19, 1986, Eli Lilly acquired San Diego-based Hybritech for $300 million. Hybritech was a leading producer…
FDA approved Hybritech antibody test for prostate cancer – a first
In February 1986, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Hybritech’s Tandem-R PSA assay (P850048) with calibration…
The Visible Human Project was launched
In 1986, the Visible Human Project® (VHP), an outgrowth of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Long-Range Plan,…
President Ronald Reagan designated the month of March as Hemophilia Awareness Month
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan designated the month of March as Hemophilia Awareness Month to bring attention to…
UC San Diego was designated one of eight national centers for research and treatment of AIDS
In 1986, University of California San Diego Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) was designated one of eight national…
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was founded
In 1986, the Moffitt Cancer Center was established by the Florida Legislature to meet a clear and compelling…
Harcourt Sylvester Jr pledged $27.5 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
In 1986, philanthropist Harcourt Sylvester Jr. pledged $27.5 million to benefit cancer programs at the medical school, and…
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The CDC established the Division of Injury Epidemiology and Control
In 1986, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Division of Injury Epidemiology and…
The University of Michigan Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1986, the University of Michigan Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. The Rogel Cancer Center…
The Mallinckrodt of Radiology introduced the first mobile mammography unit in the St. Louis region
In 1986, the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology and the former Barnes Hospital introduced the first mobile mammography unit…
The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute designation
In 1986, The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as a Cancer Center,…
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Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston published groundbreaking study that led to a national sickle cell disease screening program
In 1986, Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston while deputy branch chief of the Sickle Cell Disease Branch at the…
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The Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (PL 99-158) was signed into law
On Nov. 20, 1985, the Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (P.L. 99-158) was signed into law by…
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Red Cross Blood Services began testing all newly donated blood with the first HIV detection test
On Mar. 4, 1985, the Red Cross Blood Services began testing all newly donated blood with the first…
Ground was broken for a new Madigan Army Medical Center
On Jan. 18, 1985, ground was broken for a new 1.2 million square foot, 414-bed Madigan Army Medical…
The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute was founded
In 1985, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) was founded in Pittsburgh. UPCI has 320 faculty members…
DNA fingerprinting discovered at University of Leicester first used to resolve disputed immigration
In 1985, DNA fingerprinting was first used to resolve a disputed immigration case that confirmed the identity of…
Nerve-sparing prostatectomy, designed to preserve potency and urinary continence, was introduced
In 1985, nerve-sparing prostatectomy, designed to preserve potency and urinary continence, was introduced. This procedure resulted in markedly…
Lumpectomy plus radiation therapy is found equivalent to mastectomy for early breast cancer
In 1985, Lumpectomy plus radiation therapy was found equivalent to mastectomy for early breast cancer. Lumpectomy followed by…