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FDA approved orphan drug Elelyso to treat a form of Gaucher disease
On May 1, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new orphan drug Elelyso to treat…
Hologic acquired Gen-Probe for $37 billion
On Apr. 30, 2012, Hologic announced the acquisition of San Diego-based Gen-Probe, a molecular diagnostics company, for $3.7…
University of Washington Medical Center becomes first in PNW to discharge Total Artificial Heart patient
On Mar. 21, 2012, the University of Washington Medical Center became the first in Pacific Northwest to discharge…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Genomics | NIH | Therapeutics
Draft sequence of the gorilla genome was published
On Mar. 8, 2012, an international team led by researchers at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute announced they…
Duke Cancer Institute opened the Duke Cancer Center, a new 7-floor building
On Feb. 27, 2012, the Duke Cancer Institute opened a new 267,000-square-foot, $235 million Cancer Center that included…
Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Therapeutics
The FDA approved Korlym for patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome
On Feb. 17, 2012, the FDA announced Korlym (mifepristone) was approved to control high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia)…
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was first reported in Saudi Arabia
In 2012, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a viral respiratory illness, was first reported in Saudi Arabia in…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Therapeutics | Veterinary
The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 2012, The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center received NCI comprehensive cancer designation. The center is a matrix…
Karmanos researcher Patricia LoRusso appointed co-leader of the Stand Up To Cancer Dream Team
On Dec. 14, 2011, Patricia M. LoRusso, D.O., of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, Michigan;…
Mayo Clinic announced plans to open a medical school in Scottsdale, Arizona
On Sept. 27, 2011, the Mayo Clinic announced a $120 million plan to open its first medical school…
The Monroe Cancer Center opened
On Sept. 2, 2011, the Monroe Cancer Center opened as a joint venture between Karmanos Cancer Institute, Mercy…
The FDA approved Seattle Genetics’ Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin)
On Aug. 19, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Seattle Genetics’ Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin), making…
Stanford/Packard scientists found new uses for existing drugs by mining gene-activity data banks
On Aug. 17, 2011, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine announced they had paired up medicines…
Disease | Life Science History | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
Siteman Cancer Center performed its 5,000th bone marrow transplant
On Aug. 9, 2011, the Siteman Cancer Center announced that it had performed its 5,000th bone marrow transplant,…
The Maine Institute for Human Genetics and Health discontinued operations
On Jul. 17, 2011, the Maine Institute for Human Genetics and Health announced that it would cease operations…
Genome for endangered Tasmanian tiger was completed
On Jun. 28, 2011, to prevent extinction of the Tasmanian tiger, a team of scientists led by the…
Biotechnology | CDC | Disease | HIV | Infectious Disease
The CDC marked the first AIDS cases reported
On Jun. 11, 2011, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) marked the 30th year since…
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center opened
On Jun. 6, 2011, University Hospitals (UH) Seidman Cancer Center, Northeast Ohio’s first and only freestanding cancer hospital,…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics | Women's Health
The University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital opened a new, innovative building for mothers and children
On Apr. 30, 2011, The University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital opened a new, innovative building for mothers…
Jon M and Karen Huntsman donated $41 million to cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute
On Apr. 21, 2011, Jon M. and Karen Huntsman donated $41 million to cancer research at Huntsman Cancer…
OMRF’s Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence opened its doors
On Mar. 15, 2011, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence, led by Dr. Gabriel…
First international collaboration on Alzheimer’s disease genetics was launched
On Jan. 31, 2011, the first international collaboration on Alzheimer’s disease genetics was launched. The International Genomics of…
Cardiac Science acquired by Opto Circuits of India for $55 million
On Dec. 3, 2010, Banglore, India-based Opto Circuits announced completion of its merger with Bothell-based Cardiac Science Corp….
Jane and Lee Seidman donated $42 million to University Hospitals for Cancer Center
On Nov. 30, 2010, Jane and Lee Seidman have donated $42 million to University Hospitals (UH) – the…
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The Radiation Exposure Compensation Amendments of 1999 was signed into law
On Jul. 7, 2010 the Radiation Exposure Compensation Amendments of 1999 (P.L. 106-245) was passed by the U.S….
National PTSD Awareness Day was established
On Jun. 27, 2010, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution declaring June 27 as National PTSD Awareness Day….
Stanford researchers for the first time used a healthy person’s complete genome sequence to predict risk for dozens of diseases
On Apr. 29, 2010, Stanford University of researchers announced they had have used a healthy person’s complete genome…
Siteman Cancer Center received NCI SPORE grant to study endometrial cancer
On Mar. 5, 2010, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced that it had awarded the Siteman Cancer Center…
The Autism Sequencing Consortium Was Established
In 2010, the Autism Sequencing Consortium (ASC) was founded by founded by Joseph D. Buxbauman and an international…
William Hagopian was appointed Scientific Director at the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute
On Nov. 11, 2009, the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute announced the appointment of William Hagopian, M.D., Ph.D.,…