The National Cancer Institute created network of clinical proteomic technology centers for cancer research
On Sept. 27, 2006, the National Cancer Institute announced funding for a major component of its $104 million,…
The National Cancer Institute Annual Report to the Nation found cancer death rates continue to drop
On Sept. 6, 2006, a report from the nation’s leading cancer organizations found that Americans’ risk of dying…
National Cancer Institute researchers developed a new model for estimating the 5-year risk of melanoma
On Sept. 1, 2006, National Cancer Institute researchers developed a new model for estimating the 5-year risk of…
Corus Pharma was acquired by Gilead Sciences for $365 million
On Aug. 11, 2006, Gilead Sciences announced that it had completed its acquisition of Corus Pharma for $365…
Alaska Airlines awarded E Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
On Jul. 18, 20006, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement…
Eli Lilly and Company’s Gemzar was approved for use in the treatment of women living with recurrent ovarian cancer
On Jul. 17, 2006, Eli Lilly and Company’s Gemzar was approved for use in the treatment of women…
Genentech drug Lucentisï¾™ (ranibizumab injection) was approved
On Jun. 30, 2006, Genentech drug Lucentisï¾™ (ranibizumab injection) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of…
The National Cancer Institute scientists identified an inherited gene that strongly affects risk for the most common form of melanoma
On Jun. 29, 2006, researchers at the National Cancer Institute have identified a link between inherited and acquired…
ACIP recommends second dose of varicella vaccine for children
On Jun. 29, 2006, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) recommends second dose of varicella vaccine for children.
The U.S. Surgeon General released a report on the harmful health consequences of involuntary exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke
On Jun. 27, 2006, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report on the harmful health consequences of involuntary…
The FDA approved the vaccine Gardasil for HPV
On Jun. 8, 2006, the FDA approved the vaccine Gardasil, which protects against persistent infection by the two…
Washington BioEvolution, 2006
Washington BioEvolution illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Washington by the year…
Zostavax was approved by the FDA to prevent shingles (herpes zoster) in individuals 60 years of age and older
On May 25, 2006, Zostavax, manufactured by Merck & Co. of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, was approved by…
Personalized treatment trial for breast cancer was launched
On May 23, 2006, the Trial Assigning IndividuaLized Options for Treatment (Rx), or TAILORx, was launched to examine…
The CDC responded to a multi-state mumps outbreak with over 6,500 cases
On May 18, 2006, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resported on a multi-state mumps…
Siemens launched Centra, the world’s first in-office digital earmold impression scanner
On May 16, 2006, Siemens, now Sivantos, launched Centra, the world’s first in-office digital earmold impression scanner. The…
Dr. Stephen Prescott became president of the OMRF
On May 1, 2006, Dr. Stephen Prescott was named president of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF). Prescott,…
Osteoporosis drug shown to be as effective as Tamoxifen in preventing invasive breast cancer
On Apr. 17, 2006, the National Cancer Institute announced initial results of the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene,…
UC-Berkeley researchers created affordable anti-malaria drug artemisinin
On Apr. 12, 2006, chemical engineer Jay Keasling helped create an affordable anti-malaria drug, artemensins, by producing arteminsic…
World Kidney Day was established
On Mar. 8, 2006, World Kidney Day, a joint initiative between the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and…
VariZIG became available under an IND Expanded Access Protocol
On Feb. 24, 2006, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) was informed by the only U.S.-licensed manufacturer…
NCI launched TAILORx trial to determine whether gene expression patterns in early-stage breast cancer can distinguish women at high risk of recurrence
In 2006, the NCI launched the TAILORx trial to determine whether gene expression patterns in early-stage breast cancer…
Yale New Haven Hospital broke ground for the new cancer hospital, scheduled to open in 2009
In 2006, Yale New Haven Hospital broke ground for the new cancer hospital, scheduled to open in 2009.
University of Iowa began offering magnetic surgery
In 2006, University of Iowa Heart Care physicians became among the first cardiac specialists in the United States…
Karmanos Cancer Institute became affiliated with Marquette General Health System, Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital and Cancer Center in Turkey
In 2006, the Karmanos Cancer Institute became affiliated with Marquette General Health System in Marquette, Metropolitan Florence Nightingale…
The OMRF celebrated it’s 60th anniversary
In 2006, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) celebrated it’s 60th anniversary. More than 600 people gathered to…
The Stephenson Research and Technology Center was established
In 2006, the Stephenson Research and Technology Center was established at the University of Oklahoma. The $27 million…
OHSU’s Peter O Kohler Pavilion opened as state-of-the-art patient care facility on Marquam Hill
In 2006, The OHSU Peter O. Kohler Pavilion opened as state-of-the-art patient care facility on Marquam Hill in…
ITMAT and partner institutions received the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) funded under the NIH Roadmap
In 2006, Penn, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the Wistar Institute, the Monell Institute and the University of…
The Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing was renamed as SightLife to better reflect its national and international role
In 2006, the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing renamed Northwest Lions…