Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’s new state-of-the-art pediatric medical complex was opened
In 1998, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’s new state-of-the-art pediatric medical complex was opened. Built with private funding and bond…
The Mark O Hatfield Research Center was dedicated
In 1998, The Mark O. Hatfield Research Center was dedicated. The center houses a variety of basic and…
November proclaimed National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in Chicago
In 1998, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Dale proclaimed November “National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month” in Chicago. The National Sarcoidosis…
Cystic Fibrosis Research Center founded at University of Iowa’s College of Medicine
In 1998, the Cystic Fibrosis Research Center was founded at University of Iowa’s College of Medicine. Today, the…
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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…
The prevalence of U.S. adult smoking declined to 24.1 percent in 1998
In 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that an estimated 47.2 million adults (24.1%),…
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Monoclonal antibody rituximab (Rituxan) approved by the FDA to treat patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
On Nov. 26, 1997, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved the Monoclonal antibody…
Ground was broken for the Mark O Hatfield Research Center
On Nov. 4, 1997, Vice President Al Gore and Senator Mark O. Hatfield attended groundbreaking ceremonies for the…
The NCI released information that nuclear testing during the 1950s could cause thyroid cancer
On Jul. 29, 1997, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) released information that nuclear testing during the 1950s could…
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The CDC participated in the Presidential Apology for the Tuskegee Study
On May 16, 1997, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) participated in the televised Presidential…
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American Association for the Advancement of Science held in Seattle for the first time since 1940
On Feb. 13, 1997, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting and Science Innovation…
Alfred Mann gave $112.5 million to establish the USC Alfred E Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering
In 1998, Alfred Mann gave $112.5 million to establish the University of Southern California Alfred E. Mann Institute…
The National Fibromyalgia Association was founded in Orange, California
In 1997, the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA), the largest nonprofit [501(c)3] organization working to support people with fibromyalgia…
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The CDC convened a group that became the National Council on Folic Acid
In 1997, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) convened a group that became the National…
University of Iowa established the Center for Macular Degeneration
In 1997, the University of Iowa established the Center for Macular Degeneration. The Center was later renamed the…
The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University received its NCI ‘comprehensive’ designation
In 1997, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University received its National Cance Institute ‘comprehensive’…
The Stowers Institute for Medical Research broke ground in Kansas City, MO
In 1997, the Stowers Institute for Medical Research broke ground in Kansas City, MO. The Institute was founded…
Bristol-Myers Squibb opened a 433-acre research campus in Hopewell, New Jersey
In 1997, Bristol-Myers Squibb opened a 433-acre research campus in Hopewell, New Jersey. Two important new medicines co-developed…
Joanne Conroy became first woman appointed head of the University of South Carolina College of Medicine
In 1997, anesthesiologist Joanne Conroy, M.D. became the first woman appointed as head of the University of South…
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George and Jane Russell awarded E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1997, The Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would be…
National Space Biomedical Research Institute was established in Houston
In 1997, the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBR) was established in Houston through a NASA Cooperative Agreement….
IsoRay was founded
In 1997, IsoRay was founded in Richland as a spin-off from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to…
Cancer stem cells were first identified in acute myelogenous leukemia
In 1997, cancer stem cells were first identified in acute myelogenous leukemia. They will later be identified in…
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Scientists found that occupational exposure to benzene is associated with increased risks of developing acute non-lymphocytic leukemia
In 1997, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Chinese scientists found that occupational exposure to benzene is associated…
EPA’s ‘lead-based paint right-to-know’ program extended to single-family home transactions
Dec. 5, 1996, marked the first time that all home buyers and tenants have the right to know…
A gene associated with Parkinson’s disease was discovered
On Nov. 15, 1996, for the first time, scientists pinpointed the location of a gene they believe is…
World Osteoporosis Day established by the UK National Osteoporosis Society
Oct. 20, 1996, the United Kingdom’s National Osteoporosis Society supported by the European Commission, announced the creation of…
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The University of Iowa National Laboratory for the Study of Rural Telemedicine began work supported by the US National Library of Medicine
On Oct. 1, 1996, the National Laboratory for the Study of Rural Telemedicine began work supported by the…
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The Environmental Protection Agency took final step in phaseout of leaded gasoline
On Jan. 29, 1996, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Carol M. Browner took the last steps concluding a…