Kary B. Mullis was awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
In 1993, Kary B. Mullis of La Jolla, CA and a graduate of the University of California at…
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The Hollings Cancer Center was founded
In 1993, The Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) was formally was established and named for former U.S. Senator and…
UCSF discovered genes that double lifespan of C. elegans, linked to longevity in other species
In 1993, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) researchers Cynthia Kenyon and colleagues’ announced they had discovered that…
Vanderbilt Cancer Center was established
In 1993, the Vanderbilt Cancer Center was established under the leadership of Dr. Hal Moses, to bring together…
Cook County Hospital’s HIV/AIDS clinic was re-named the Sable/Sherer Clinic
In 1993, Cook County Hospital’s HIV/AIDS clinic was re-named the Sable/Sherer Clinic. The clinic treated one-third of Cook…
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The Cancer Therapy & Research Center at San Antonio received NCI designation
In 1993, The Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at San Antonio received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation….
VEGF molecule was discovered
In 1993, Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers discovered the Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) molecule, implicated in diabetic…
Jon M and Karen Huntsman donated $10 million to the University of Utah to establish a cancer institute
In 1993, Jon M. and Karen Huntsman donated $10 million to the University of Utah to establish a…
Co-discovery of microRNAs
In 1993, Harvard Medical School Genetics researcher Gary Ruvkun co-discovered small regulatory RNAs (microRNAs), which led to RNA…
Baim Institute for Clinical Resarch was founded
In 1993, the Baim Institute was first founded as the Cardiovascular Data Analysis Center (CDAC) by Donald S….
Washington University School of Medicine announced as a participating site for the prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers (PLCO study)
In 1993, the Washington University School of Medicine announced that it was a participating site for the prostate,…
Drs. Joan and Ron Conaway at the OMRF discovered Elongin a genetic transcription factor
In 1993, Drs. Joan and Ron Conaway from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) discovered Elongin A (EloA)…
DNA first used in Montana for murder conviction
On Nov. 19, 1992, Larry Moore was convicted of the murder of former Gallatin County Sheriff’s Deputy Brad…
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The Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center bridge at OHSU opened
On Nov. 2, 1992, the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center bridge opened. The 660-foot-long suspended pedestrian enclosed skybridge is…
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The Mammography Quality Standards Act was passed by the US Congress
On Oct. 27, 1992, the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) was passed (P.L. 102-539) by the U.S. Congress…
Edmond Fisher and Edwin Krebs of University of Washington received the Nobel Prize for Medicine
On Oct. 12, 1992, Edmond Fisher and Edwin Krebs of University of Washington’s (UW) School of Medicine received…
Madigan Army Medical Center opened new Tacoma complex
On Feb. 28, 1992, Madigan Army Medical Center opened its 1.2 million square foot complex, the newest and…
Medical College of Georgia researchers identified transcranial Doppler as first noninvasive method to identify children with sickle cell disease at risk for stroke
On Feb. 27, 1992, Dr. Robert Adams and Dr. Virgil C. McKie of the Medical College of Georgia…
DNA evidence used to identify Josef Mengele from skeletal remains
In 1992, DNA evidence was used to identify Josef Mengele from skeletal remains. Bone DNA analysis was therefore…
The School of Nursing building opened at OHSU
In 1992, the Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing building opened its doors. The building, located…
OHSU’s Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology building opened
In 1992, the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) building opened on the Oregon Health…
Riverfront Research Park at the University of Oregon dedicated its first building
In 1992, Riverfront Research Park at the University of Oregon dedicated its first building. In the early 1980’s,…
The Oregon Cancer Center was founded at Oregon Health & Science University
In 1992, the Oregon Cancer Center, later known as the OHSU Cancer Institute, was founded at Oregon Health…
The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center received Comprehensive NCI designation
In 1991, the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) comprehensive center designation. The…
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center at San Antonio launched its Institute for Drug Development
In 1991, The Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at San Antonio launched its Institute for Drug Development…
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The Women’s Health Initiative was launched
In 1991, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), was…
The Alaska Frozen Tissue Collection was founded
In 1991, the University of Alaska is home to the Alaska Frozen Tissue Collection (AFTC) was founded as…
LifeSciences British Columbia (BC Biotech) was founded
In 1991, Life Sciences BC, a non-profit industry association (LBC) formerly known as BC Biotech, was founded. The…
Lawrence Livermore Forensic Science Center was established
In 1991, Livermore Forensic Science Center was established to provide a comprehensive approach to forensic analyses of samples….
The CDC began developing a national strategic plan for early detection and control of breast and cervical cancers
In 1991, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began developing a national strategic plan for…