A 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was licensed
On Feb. 17, 2000, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it it had licensed a 13-valent pneumococcal…
Glaxo Wellcome announced merged with SmithKline Beecham forming GlaxoSmithKline
On Jan. 17, 2000, Glaxo Wellcome announced merger with SmithKline Beecham forming GlaxoSmithKline. Glaxo SmithKline will be the…
The use of Oral polio vaccine (OPV) was discontinued in the US
In 2000, the use of Oral polio vaccine (OPV) was discontinued in the U.S. to eliminate the risk…
Researchers announced they had decoded human chromosomes 5, 16, and 19
In 2000, researchers from Lawrence Berkeley, Lawrence Livermore, and Los Alamos national laboratories at the Joint Genome Institute…
QB 3 was founded as the University of California’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in life science
In 2000, QB3 founded as the University of California’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in life science, with…
Stanford researchers solved the structure of the RNA polymerase protein
In 2000, Stanford researchers solved the structure of the RNA polymerase protein, a pivotal molecule that copies genes…
Colorado Biotechnology Council was established by Governor Bill Owens
In 2000, Colorado Biotechnology Council established by the Governor’s office to: recommend goals, policies and actions for developing…
University of Minnesota researchers identified and isolated stem cells from adult bone marrow
In 2000, Catherine Verfaillie at the University of Minnesota leads a research team that identified and isolated stem…
OMRF’s Dr Paul W Kincade and Dr Kay Medina isolated limitin from bone marrow cells
In 2000, Dr. Paul W. Kincade, head of the Immunobiology and Cancer Research Program with Dr. Kay Medina…
The FDA approved LASIK corrective eye surgery
On Nov. 15, 1999, the FDA approved LASIK corrective eye surgery. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis…
ACIP voted to withdraw their recommendation for rotavirus vaccine
On Oct. 22, 1999, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), after a review of scientific data from…
The National Cancer Institute awarded nearly $8 million in grants toward Early Detection Research Network
On Nov. 23, 199, the National Cancer Institute awarded nearly $8 million in grants toward the creation of…
FDA approved a 2-dose schedule of hepatitis B vaccination for adolescents
On Aug. 29, 1999, Merck, West Point, Pennsylvania) received approval from the FDA of a supplement to Merck’s…
Stanford researchers discovered a genetic mutation that causes narcolepsy
On Aug. 11, 1999, researchers led by Stanford’s Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, used a…
The CDC identified and responded to West Nile Virus in New York City
In August 1999, an outbreak of encephalitis caused by West Nile virus (WNV) was detected in New York…
Eli Lilly and Company’s Effient approved by the FDA for the reduction of thrombotic cardiovascular events
On Jul. 11, 1999, Daiichi Sankyo and Eli Lilly announced the FDA approved Effientï¾™(prasugrel) tablets for the reduction…
BIO’99 in Seattle attracted more than 5,700 attendees with nearly thirty percent from outside the US
In Jul. 1999, the Biotechnology Industry Organization held BIO’99 in Seattle and the event attracted more than 5,700…
The Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center was established
On Jun. 9, 1999, the Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center (VRC) was established at the National…
NeoPath merged with AutoCyte to create TriPath Imaging
On Jun. 7 1999, NeoPath merged with AutoCyte to form TriPath Imaging based in Burlington, N.C. NeoPath was…
The Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene began recruiting volunteers
On May 25, 1999. the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene, or STAR, one of the largest breast cancer…
Douglas Boyd performed the first robotics-assisted closed-chest bypass surgery
In 1999, Dr. Douglas Boyd performed the first robotics-assisted closed-chest bypass surgery.
GM papaya plants resistant to the Ringspot-Virus were introduced
In 1999, GM papaya plants resistant to the Ringspot-Virus were introduced by Okanagan Specialty Fruits, allowing farmers to…
The Hybrid Capture II human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test is approved by the FDA
In 1999, The Hybrid Capture II human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test was approved by the FDA as a…
American Association for Cancer Research Scientist-Survivor Program was founded
In 1999, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Scientist-Survivor Program which united researchers with patients and survivor advocates…
Dr Emil Kakkis at Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute develops Enzyme Replacement Therapy to treat Hurler- Scheie Syndrome
In 1999, Dr. Emil Kakkis at Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed) developed Enzyme Replacement Therapy to…
Samuel N. Stroum was awarded E Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1999, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 1999 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would…
Wisconsin biologist James Thomson reported the first isolation and culturing of human embryonic stem cells
On Nov. 26, 1998, Wisconsin biologist James Thomson reported the first isolation and culturing of human embryonic stem…
The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Surveillance Network was created
In Oct. 1998, the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Surveillance Network was created to determine the prevalence of FAS within…
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance was formed
On Jun. 16, 1998, UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Childrenï¾’s announced the formation of…
Results of the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial were announced
On Apr. 6, 1998, results of the National Cancer Institute’s Breast Cancer Prevention Trial, testing the effectiveness of…