The Center for Drug Discovery was established at the University of Georgia
In 2005, The Center for Drug Discovery was established at the University of Georgia to fulfill a critical…
The Connecticut Challenge Survivorship Clinic was established at Yale Cancer Cente
In 2005, The Connecticut Challenge Survivorship Clinic was established at Yale Cancer Center providing the first specialized resource…
UNeMed Corporation was established
In 2005, UNeMed Corporation, established in 1991, is the technology transfer leader for the University of Nebraska Medical…
FDA approved Kepivance for severe oral mucositis in cancer patients undergoing bone marrow transplant
On Dec. 15, 2004, Amgen announced that following priority review, the FDA has approved Kepivance(TM) (palifermin), the first…
The National Cancer Institute study determined that a new molecular test can predict the risk of breast cancer recurrence
On Dec. 10, 2004, a National Cancer Institute supported study determined that a new molecular test byin collaboration…
NCI scientists created a model that predicted survival of follicular lymphoma patients based on the molecular characteristics of their tumors
On Nov. 18, 2004, scientists at the National Cancer Institute created a model that predicts the survival of…
Linda Buck, from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, was awarded the 2004 Nobel Prize for Medicine
On Oct. 4, 2004, the Nobel Assembly announced the award of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine…
The Hotchkiss Brain Institute was founded
In Oct. of 2004, the Hotchkiss Brain Institute was launched under the leadership of Dr. Samuel Weiss with…
Pacific Northwest team unveiled the largest virus proteome to date
On Sept. 29, 2004, a team from scientists from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Oregon Health &…
A significant shortage of influenza vaccine occurred in the U.S.
On Aug. 25, 2004, a significant shortage of influenza vaccine occurred in the U.S. as a result of…
Karmanos Institute announced $47 million cancer center in Detroit; acquired DMC Cancer Hospital
On Aug. 4, 2004, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute announced plans to build a $47 million clinical…
National Cancer Institute’s Annual Report to the Nation found cancer incidence and death rates on the decline
On Jun. 3, 2004, the National Cancer Institute’s Annual Report to the Nation found cancer incidence and death…
The Health Sciences Learning Center opened near the University of Wisconsin Hospital
On May 7, 2004, the Health Sciences Learning Center opened near the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics….
FDA banned dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids
On Feb. 9, 2004, deeming such products to present an unreasonable risk of harm, the FDA banned dietary…
The International Tomato Genome Sequencing Project was launched
On Jan. 28, 2004, the International Tomato Genome Sequencing Project was begun by an international consortium including participants…
The U.S. Congress enacted the Sun Grant Research Initiative Act
On Jan. 23, 2004, the U.S. Congress enacted the Sun Grant Research Initiative Act. The Sun Grant Research…
The FDA approved oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) for use in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer
On Jan. 9, 2004, the FDA announced the approval of Eloxatin (oxaliplatin) injection for initial treatment of advanced…
Siemens introduced Acuris, the first hearing instrument featuring a wireless system, e2e wireless, small enough to fit in CICs
In 2004, Siemens, now Sivantos, introduced Acuris, the first hearing instrument featuring a wireless system, e2e wireless, small…
FDA issued public health advisory urging health professionals to limit the use of Cox-2 selective agents
In 2004, Merck announced a voluntary worldwide withdrawal of Vioxx (rofecoxib) because of an increased risk of heart…
The Division of Global Migration and Quarantine controlled quarantine issues in the US
In 2004, The Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, part of the CDC’s National Center for Infectious Diseases,…
Anabolic Steroid Control Act banned OTC steroid precursors and increased penalties for illegal steroids
In 2004, a ban on over-the-counter steroid precursors, increased penalties for making, selling, or possessing illegal steroids precursors,…
The Emergency Use Authorization program was established
In 2004, the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) program was established in 2004, when the Project BioShield Act, among…
Letrozole was approved by the FDA for the adjuvant treatment of early-stage breast cancer after five years of tamoxifen therapy
In 2004, Letrozole was approved by the FDA for the adjuvant treatment of early-stage breast cancer after five…
Women’s Health Initiative data showed women who take estrogen with hormone progestin have greater risk of developing breast cancer
In 2004, data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study show that women who take estrogen in combination…
The Kansas Bioscience Authority was founded
In 2004, Kansas Bioscience Authority was created in April 2004 when Governor Kathleen Sebelius signed into law the…
Touro University was founded
In 2004, Touro University Nevada (TUN), located in Henderson, was founded as a private, non-profit institution of higher…
OMRF opened the state’s first small animal magnetic resonance imaging facility
In 2004, the OMRF opened the state’s first small animal magnetic resonance imaging facility. It is one of…
World’s first use of low-dose radioactive palladium ‘seeds’ was used to treat breast cancer patients at the Women’s Research Institute in Toronto.
In 2004, the world’s first use of low-dose radioactive palladium ‘seeds’ as used to treat breast cancer patients…
William Hagopian launched The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young study
In 2004, William Hagopian, M.D., Ph.D., launched The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study at…
Pacific Northwest Research Institute refined scientific research program to focus on preventing and curing diabetes
In 2004, The Pacific Northwest Research Institute refined its scientific research program to focus on preventing and curing…