The Women’s Health Initiative was launch
In 1991, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), was…
The Safe Medical Devices Act was passed
On Nov. 28, 1990, the Safe Medical Devices Act was passed, requiring nursing homes, hospitals, and other facilities…
Michael Crichton’s “Jurassic Park” novel was published, introducing DNA technology to a wide audience
On Nov. 20, 1990, Michael Crichton’s “Jurassic Park” novel was pulbished, introducing DNA technology to a wide audience….
The FDA approved the use of HbOC for routine administration to infants beginning at 2 months of age
On Oct. 4, 1990, the FDA approved the use of Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (Diphtheria CRM 197 Protein…
First human gene therapy trial was conducted
On Sept. 14, 1990, a four-year old girl, Ashanti DeSilva, became the first gene therapy patient. She had…
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…
Dr K Barry Sharpless joined the Research Institute of Scripps Clinic faculty
On Jul. 12, 1990, Dr. K. Barry Sharpless joined the Research Institute of Scripps Clinic faculty as the…
Congress passed the Anabolic Steroid Act of 1990, which identified anabolic steroids as a controlled substance
In 1990, responding to increasing illicit traffic, the U.S. Congress passed the Anabolic Steroid Act, which identified anabolic…
BayBio was founded
In 1990, BayBio, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in San Francisco, was founded by a consortium of universities,…
First laparoscopic kidney removal to treat renal cancer was performed by Washington University – St Louis physicians
In 1990, Washington University – St. Louis physicians Ralph V. Clayman, MD, Lou Kavoussi, MD, and Nathaniel J….
A live, oral typhoid vaccine (Ty21a, Vivotif Berna by Swiss Serum Institute) was licensed
On Dec. 15, 1989, the live, oral typhoid vaccine (Ty21a, Vivotif Berna by Swiss Serum Institute) was licensed….
The FDA approved the hormone, called Epogen
On Jun. 1, 1989, the FDA approved Amgen’s Epogen/Procrit for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic renal…
Dr. Steven A Rosenberg conducted the first human gene transfer trial
On May 22, 1989, Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg and his team at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) performed…
Carboplatin, a drug related to cisplatin, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration
In 1989, carboplatin, a drug related to cisplatin, was approved by the FDA for initial treatment of advanced…
The NCI-initiated mechanism of supplementing research grants to encourage recruitment of minority scientists was published
In 1989, the National Cancer Institute initiated mechanism of supplementing research grants to encourage recruitment of minority scientists…
Hoeschst blocked from completing a Frankfurt plant for the production of genetically engineered human insulin
In 1989, the Administrative Supreme Court of the state of Hesse, West Germany, blocks the multinational chemical company…
Thomas R Cech was awarded Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
In 1989, Thomas Cech from the University of Colorado in Boulder was awarded the 1989 Nobel Prize for…
The State Office of Rural Health became part of OHSU in an effort to help rural areas better address their unique health care needs
In 1989, the State Office of Rural Health became part of OHSU in an effort to help rural…
Montreal-born Sidney Altman awarded share of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry “for their discovery of catalytic properties of RNA”
In 1989, Montreal-born Sidney Altman won a share of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry “for their discovery of…
The Washington Association for Biomedical Research was founded
In 1989, the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association, now Life Science Washington, was founded by local biotechnology companies…
Abbott Bioresearch Center was founded in Worcester, Massachusetts
In 1989, Abbott Bioresearch Center was founded as the local Massachusetts site of Abbott Laboratories, adjacent to the…
Samuel Broder became the tenth director of the National Cancer Institute
On Dec. 22, 1988, Samuel Broder became the tenth director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until 1995….
The US Congress enacted the National Space Grant College and Fellowship program
In 1988, the U.S. Congress enacted the National Space Grant College and Fellowship program. The National Space Grant…
Post-operative chemotherapy proven to increase disease-free survival in women with breast cancer
In 1988, post-operative (adjuvant) chemotherapy was proven to increase disease-free survival in women with early breast cancer.
The International Cancer Information Center established a separate office in the National Cancer Institute Office of the Director
In 1988, the International Cancer Information Center established a separate office in the National Cancer Institute Office of…
Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched as global burden of polio impacts 350,000 in 125 countries annually
In 1988, Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched as global burden of polio impacts 350,000 in 125 countries…
Food and Drug Administration Act of 1988 officially established FDA as an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services
In 1988, Food and Drug Administration Act of 1988 officially established FDA as an agency of the Department…
The FDA enacted an accelerated regulatory process for products combating terminal diseases
In 1988, the FDA enacted accelerated regulatory process for products combating terminal diseases.
The US Postal Service proposed to ban mailings of microbe samples capable of causing diseases
In 1988, the U.S. Postal Service proposes to ban mailings of microbe samples capable of causing diseases. Of…
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) was established
In 1988, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) was established to provide compensation following a vaccine-related adverse…