Targeted Genetics began human clinical testing using gene therapy to combat HIV infection
In 1993, Targeted Genetics, a subsidiary of the Immunex Corporation, became the first company to begin human clinical…
Testing of donor blood was implemented for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies (anti-HIV-1 and anti-HIV-2)
On Jun. 1, 1992, the FDA recommended that all donated blood be screened for antibodies to human immunodeficiency…
Rep Henry Waxman held the first congressional hearing on the new HIV disease
In Apr. 13, 1982, Representative Henry Waxman, U.S. Congressman from Los Angeles, held the first congressional hearing on…
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Bristol-Myers’ VIDEX (didanosine) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
On Oct. 9, 1991, Bristol-Myers’ VIDEX (didanosine) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the…
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A sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the CDC, related to HIV infection and AIDS
In 1991, a sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act was signed into law by President George HW Bush
On Aug. 18, 1990, the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act was signed into law by President…
McGill University researcher Dr. Bernard Belleau developed antiviral drug 3TC (Lamivudine), a critical component of Hepatitis B and HIV therapies
In 1989, McGill University researcher Dr. Bernard Belleau developed the antiviral drug 3TC (Lamivudine), which became a critical…
The first World AIDS Day was held to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS around the world
On Dec. 1, 1988, World AIDS Day is held on December 1 each year and is an opportunity…
The Center for AIDS Research at Albert Einstein Cancer Center was funded by the NIH
In 1988, the Center for AIDS Research at Albert Einstein Cancer Center was funded by the National Institutes…
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The CDC released the results of a study on the prevalence of HIV infection in the US
In 1987, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the results of a study on…
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The World Health Organization launched its Global Program on AIDS
On Feb. 1, 1987, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its Global Program on AIDS as the architect…
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The CDC published guidelines on preventing HIV transmission in healthcare settings, on HIV counseling, and on antibody testing
In Aug. 1987, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published guidelines on preventing HIV transmission…
National Native American AIDS Prevention Center was founded
In 1987, The National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) was founded by American Indian and Alaska Native…
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The FDA approved first Western blot blood test more specific HIV diagnostic test and AZT as the first antiretroviral drug to be used as a treatment for AIDS
In 1987, the FDA approved first Western blot blood test more specific HIV diagnostic test and AZT as…
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…
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The CDC co-sponsored the first International Conference on AIDS
In Apr. 15, 1985, the first International AIDS conference, held in Atlanta, Georgia, was organized by the WHO,…
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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…
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The FDA approved the first test for HIV antbody screening of blood donors
On Mar. 2, 1985, the FDA announced the approval of the Abbott first antibody test kit to screen…
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The CDC revised the case definition of AIDS to include additional specific disease conditions
In 1985, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised the case definition of AIDS to…
Virologist Flossie Wong-Staal became the first person to clone HIV, which led to the development of HIV detection blood tests
In 1985, virologist Flossie Wong-Staal became the first person to clone HIV, which led to the development of…
Dr Robert C Gallo reported the isolation of a new group of viruses found in the helper T-cells of patients with AIDS or pre-AIDS symptoms
On Apr. 23, 1984, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) scientist, Dr. Robert C. Gallo, reported the isolation of…
U.S. blood banking groups issued their first warning about AIDS
On Jun. 22, 1983, the American Association of Blood Banks, the Council of Community Blood Centers, and the…
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The CDC received funding for HIV risk reduction services for people with hemophilia
On Jan. 4, 1983, epidemiologic evidence that the AIDS agent was blood-borne led to official meetings and public…
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The CDC established the National AIDS Hotline to address the number of calls concerning the AIDS virus
In 1983, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the National AIDS Hotline (NAH) to…
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The CDC first reported AIDS in people with hemophilia, transfusion recipients, and infants born to mothers with AIDS
On Dec. 10, 1982, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided an update on AIDS…
The CDC reported 413 cases of the new HIV disease in the US with 155 deaths
On Jul. 15, 1982, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 413 cases of the…
Persuasive evidence that the HIV disease was caused by an infectious agent was presented at a meeting in New York
On Jun. 30, 1982, persuasive evidence that the HIV disease was caused by an infectious agent was presented…
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Conference on HIV disease was held by the US Public Health Service
On Mar. 3, 1982, a conference on the new HIV disease was held by the U.S. Public Health…
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The second AIDS patient seen at NIH was admitted to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases service
On Jan. 15, 1982, the second AIDS patient was admitted to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious…
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NCI sponsored a conference on Kaposi’s Sarcoma and Opportunistic Infections
On Jun. 15, 1981, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) sponsored a conference in Bethesda, MD, on Kaposi’s Sarcoma…