Winship Cancer Institute received its NCI designation
In 2009, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University first received its NCI designation. Winship is at the forefront…
FDA approved changes in the schedule for administering anthrax vaccine
On Dec. 19, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved changes in the schedule for administering anthrax…
The Washington State Academy of Sciences was founded
On Nov. 21, 2008, the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) was launched. Authorized by the state legislature…
National Quality Forum included the hepatitis B birth dose among its consensus standards
On Oct. 27, 2008, the National Quality Forum included the hepatitis B birth dose among its consensus standards…
Fraternal Order of Eagles announced a $25 million gift commitment to fund diabetes research at University of Iowa
On Sept. 16, 2008, leaders of The Fraternal Order of Eagles, the University of Iowa and the University…
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day was enacted
On Sept. 13, 2008, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day was enacted as a result of a Senate resolution…
Genetic region linked to a five times higher lung cancer risk
On Sept. 2008, a narrow region on chromosome 15 contains genetic variations strongly associated with familial lung cancer,…
The National Cancer Institute Cancer Genome Atlas reported first results of comprehensive study of brain tumors
On Sept. 4, 2008, the Cancer Genome Atlas reported first results of comprehensive study of brain tumors. This…
Sonus Pharmaceuticals was acquired by OncoGenex
On Aug. 20, 2008, Sonus Pharmaceuticals was acquired by OncoGenex Technologies in a reverse merger transaction worth $10.36…
The Caroline Pryce Walker Childhood Cancer Act advanced medical research and treatments into pediatric cancers
On Jul. 29, 2008, the Caroline Pryce Walker Childhood Cancer Act of 2007 amended the Public Health Service…
The first HIV case in history was recognized
Jun. 25, 2008, researchers reported that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) responsible for most of the AIDS cases…
FDA approved Pentacel, a new combination DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine for use in children 6 wksï¾–4 yrs of age
On Jun. 20, 2008, the FDA approved Pentacel (Sanofi Pasteur), a new combination DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine for use in…
Hutch scientists put advanced cancerous tumor into long-term remission by reprogramming patientï¾’s T cells
On Jun. 18, 2008, Fred Hutch researchers described the first successful use of a human patient’s cloned infection-fighting…
Temporary extension of SBIR program
On May 23, 2008, the Temporary Extension of Programs under the Small Business Act and The Small Business…
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Oregon State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine’s large animal clinical and diagnostic imaging facilities opened
On May 3, 2008, a major expansion of Oregon State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine’s large animal clinical…
National Cancer Institute mouse studies identified gene that may influence metastasis risk in breast cancer
On Apr. 21, 2008, National Cancer Institute researchers identified a pattern of gene activity in mice that may…
FDA approved new rotavirus vaccine for use in U.S.
On Apr. 3, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix) for use…
CDC issued Health Advisory in response to widespread measles outbreaks in US
On Apr. 2, 2008, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued Health Advisory in response…
National Cancer Institute reported changes in adult stem cells may underlie disease associated with accelerated aging
On Mar. 2, 2008, adult stem cells may provide an explanation for the cause of a Hutchinson-Gilford Progeris…
CDC announced it had begun distribution of a new-generation smallpox vaccine
On Feb. 29, 2008, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it had begun distribution…
National Cancer Institute scientists reported low-dose drug combination cuts risk of colon polyp recurrence
In 2008, National Cancer Institute scientists reported that results of a randomized phase III clinical trial show that…
The Influenza Reagent Resource was established by the CDC
In 2008, the Influenza Reagent Resource (IRR) was established by the CDC to provide registered users with reagents,…
The Arizona BioIndustry Association was rebranded AZBio
In 2008, the Arizona BioIndustry Association was rebranded AZBio. The AZBio Board of Directors included individuals representing AZBio…
University of British Columbia scientists identified the sixth known inherited gene defect causing Parkinsonï¾’s disease
In 2008, University of British Columbia scientists identified the sixth known inherited gene defect causing Parkinsonï¾’s disease.
UCSF researchers discovered that B cells orchestrate the inflammation of myelin that causes multiple sclerosis
In 2008, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) researchers discovered that B cells orchestrate the inflammation of myelin…
Clark Atlanta University received a $72 million, 5-year grant from the NIH to expand prostate cancer research in African-American men
In 2008, Clark Atlanta University received a $7.2 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)…
Karmanos Institute became affiliated with DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital and Wattansoth Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand
In 2008, the Karmanos Institute became affiliated with DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce and Wattansoth Hospital in…
The University of Missouri Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory was opened
In 2008, the University of Missouri Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory opened its new $15.5 million facility at Discovery…
St. ï¾ Jude Children’s Research Hospital received NCI comprehensive center designation
In 2008, the St.ï¾ Jude Children’s Research Hospital received National Cancer Institute (NCI) comprehensive center designation. St.ï¾ Jude Children’s…
The Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 amended the Freedom of Information Act
On Dec. 31, 2007, the Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007, or the OPEN…