Jane E Henney, MD, becomes the first woman Commissioner of Food and Drugs
On Jan. 17, 1999, Jane E. Henney, M.D., appointed by President Bill Clinton, became the first woman to…
The Prostate Centre at VGH received $20 million donation by Vancouver businessman Jim Pattison
In 1999, the Vancouver Prostate Centre received a $20 million donation by Vancouver businessman Jim Pattison, the largest…
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UCSF Cancer Research Institute received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation
In 1999, University of California at San Francisco Cancer Research Institute received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation. The…
Trubion Pharmaceutical was founded
In 1999, Trubion Pharmaceutical was founded in Seattle as a spin-off from the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute,…
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Livermore National Lab work was completed on the mouse genome as part of Laboratory efforts in comparative genomics
On Oct. 30, 1999, Livermore National Lab work completed work on the mouse genome as part of Laboratory…
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The National Birth Defects Prevention Network established Survelliance Guidelines
In January 1999, the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) established a SurveillanceGuidelines and Standards Committee (SGSC) in…
The Del E. Webb Center for Neuroscience and Aging was established at The Burnham Institute
In 1999, the Del E. Webb Center for Neuroscience and Aging, which focuses on diseases such as stroke,…
The Delaware Biotechnology Institute was founded
In 1999, the Delaware Biotechnology Institute was founded as a partnership among government, academia and industry to help…
The CDC launched the National Pharmaceutical Stockpile for emergency health security
In 1999, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the National Pharmaceutical Stockpile, now the…
The Indiana University Cancer Center became an NCI-designated cancer center
In 1999, The Indiana University (IU) Cancer Center became an National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center. Its mission…
The CDC’s Laboratory Response Network was established
In 1999, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Laboratory Response Network (LRN). The…
Fluorescent molecular probes developed, revolutionizing tumor cell detection
In 1999, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital developed fluorescent molecular probes that fluoresced upon contact with tumor enzymes,…
Samuel N. Stroum was awarded E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1999, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 1999 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would…
The Hudson-Webber Cancer Research Center opened
In 1999, the Hudson-Webber Cancer Research Center opened to serve as a ‘translational’ research facility, bridging the gaps…
Washington University – St Louis radiation oncologists helped develop the world’s first big bore CT scanner
In 1999, Washington University – St. Louis radiation oncologists were instrumental in developing the world’s first big bore…
Texas Biomed researchers published the baboon gene map, the first genetic linkage of a nonhuman primate
In 1999, Texas Biomed researchers published the baboon gene map, the first genetic linkage of a nonhuman primate….
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Western Blot positive HIV tests done since Jan 1, 1999 became reportable by Texas State Law
On Jan. 1, 1999, HIV infection in adults (clients 13 years of age or older) became reportable by…
A diagnostic test allowed quick identification of Bovine Spongicorm Encephalopathy
In 1999, a diagnostic test allowed quick identification of Bovine Spongicorm Encephalopathy (BSE, also known as ‘mad cow’…
Magnetic Surgery Tested Successfully on First Patient
Dec. 22, 1998, researchers from Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis announced using a revolutionary system that uses superconducting…
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The FDA approved the monoclonal antibody Herceptin (Trastuzumab) for treatment of metastatic breast cancer
On Sept. 25, 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the monoclonal antibody Herceptin (Trastuzumab) for…
Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Results published
On Sept. 14, 1998, researchers from the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT) published a full report and update…
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The Stamp Out Breast Cancer stamp was first issued
On Jul. 29, 1998, the Stamp Out Breast Cancer stamp was first issued. The driving force behind the…
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance was formed
On Jun. 16, 1998, University of Washington Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Children’s announced the…
The Stop TB Partnership was established
In March 1998, the Stop TB Initiative was established following a meeting of the First Ad hoc Committee…
The Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to accept a contract to construct a new hospital
On Feb. 10, 1998, the Cook County Board of Commissioners took the final steps in the approval process,…
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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…
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Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act continued 1992 Act until 2002
In 1998, the Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act (MQSA) was passed by the U.S. Congress and continued the…
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FDA promulgated the Pediatric Rule
In 1998, the Pediatric Rule was implemented that required drug manufacturers to study the efficacy and safety of…
Research caused concern that hepatitis B vaccination might be linked with multiple sclerosis
In 1998, some research caused concern that hepatitis B vaccination might be linked with multiple sclerosis (MS), 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…