The CDC investigated an deadly outbreak of Ebola virus in Zaire
On May 6, 1995, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated an deadly outbreak of…
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FDA declared cigarettes to be “drug delivery devices”
In 1995, the FDA declared cigarettes to be “drug delivery devices.” Restrictions were proposed on marketing and sales…
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Christiane Nusslein-Volhard won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for ‘discoveries concering the genetic control of early embryonic development’
In 1995, Christiane Nusslein-Volhard shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for ‘discoveries concering the genetic control…
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The Dickey-Wicker Amendment prohibited HHS from using appropriated funds for creation of human embryos for research purposes
In 1995, the Dickey-Wicker Amendment, named after Representative Jay Dickey (R) from Arkansas, was passed by the U.S….
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The Virginia Commonwealth University six year Doctor of Pharmacy Program was adopted
In 1995, The Virginia Commonwealth University six year Doctor of Pharmacy Program adopted to replace the Bachelor of…
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University of Alberta plant researcher Gary Stringam discovered a blackleg resistant gene to develop the Quantum canola variety
In 1995, University of Alberta plant researcher Gary Stringam discovered a blackleg resistant gene to develop the Quantum…
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Typhoid Vi polysaccharide inactivated injectable polysaccharide vaccine was licensed
On Nov. 28, 1994, the typhoid Vi polysaccharide inactivated injectable polysaccharide vaccine (Typhim Vi by Aventis Pasteur) was…
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The Americas were certified polio-free
On Sept. 29, 1994, based on recommendations of the national certification committees and after review of surveillance and…
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Researchers at Oxford University released a genetically engineered baculovirus, the world’s first release of a biotech-generated virus
In 1994, researchers at Oxford University conducted a field trial involving a genetically engineered baculovirus, specifically one modified…
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Bristol-Myers Squibb’s PRAVACHOL (pravastatin sodium) granted expanded usage from the FDA
In 1994, Bristol-Myers Squibb’s PRAVACHOL (pravastatin sodium) was granted expanded usage from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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FDA granted approval for the sale of the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve
On Nov. 12 ,1993, FDA granted approval for the sale of the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve designed and manufactured…
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Dr. Judes Poirier discovered that apolipoprotein E is a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease
On Sept. 18, 1993, Dr. Judes Poirier discovered that apolipoprotein E was a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s…
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Joycelyn Elders, an American pediatrician and the first African American, was confirmed as Surgeon General
On Sept. 8, 1993, Joycelyn Elders, an American pediatrician and public health administrator and the first African American…
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The Biotechnology Industry Organization was created by the merger of IBA and the ABC
On Jul. 1, 1993, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) was created through the merger of the Industrial Biotechnology…
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International Awareness Day was designated
In 1993, May 12 was designated as the International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases by…
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James Watson resigned as head of Human Genome Project over NIH efforts to patent gene fragments
In April 1993, James Watson resigned as head of National Human Genome Research Institute (NCHGR) following allegations that…
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A combined Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine and whole cell DTP vaccine was licensed
On Mar. 30, 1993, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a combined diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and…
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Rudolph A Marcus was awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
In 1992, Rudolph A. Marcus of Caltech was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contributions to…
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Bristol-Myers Squibb’s antibiotic, CEFZIL (cefprozil) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
In 1992, Bristol-Myers Squibb’s antibiotic, CEFZIL (cefprozil) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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ACIP recommendations for routine hepatitis B vaccination for all infants were published in MMWR
On Nov. 22, 1991, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) published recommendations for routine hepatitis B vaccination for…
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Congress held a special hearing to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the National Cancer Act
On Apr. 25, 1991, Congress heard testimony on the National Cancer Act to commemorate the 20th anniversary of…
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The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network was established
In 1991, FAAN (The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network) was established by Anne Munoz-Furlong, at a time when…
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The UC Davis Cancer Center was founded
In 1991, The UC Davis Cancer Center was founded. The center is a matrix organization and part of…
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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…
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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….
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The second Earth Day was celebrated by more than 225 million people
On Apr. 22, 1990, the second Earth Day was celebrated by more than 225 million people. The first…
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Montreal-born Sidney Altman awarded share of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry “for their discovery of catalytic properties of RNA”
On Oct. 12, 1989, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Montreal-born Sidney Altman, and Thomas Cech,…
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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…
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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…
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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….
