Triple ‘F’ Inc Soy Chili was approved for astronaut food list
In 2002, Soy Creations, A Division of Triple ‘F’ Inc, and a corporate partner of Iowa State University’s …
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The Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology (VICB) was founded
In 2002, the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology (VICB) was founded at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine to…
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Researchers discovered the E6 and E7 gene in HPV
On Nov. 28, 2001, researchers discovered the E6 and E7 gene in HPV virus, linking cervical cancer cell…
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K. Barry Sharpless was awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
In 2001, K. Barry Sharpless, of The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA, was awarded the Nobel…
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Oregon Health Sciences Center’s name changed to Oregon Health & Science University
In 2001, Oregon Health Sciences Center’s name changed to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) as Governor John…
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The PET/CT scanner named by TIME Magazine as medical invention of the year
On Dec. 4, 2000, the PET/CT scanner was named by TIME Magazine as the medical invention of the…
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NCI established the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
On Dec. 3, 2000, the National Cancer Institute announced it had established the Center to Reduce Cancer Health…
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Pathogenesis was acquired by Chiron for $660 million
On Sept. 22, 2000, Pathogenesis was acquired by Emeryville, California-based Chiron for $660 million or $38.50 per share….
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Genentech drug TNKase (tenecteplase) was approved
On June 2, 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it had approved Genentech’s drug TNKaseﾮ (tenecteplase)….
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A $60 million program was announced to address the unequal burden of cancer within certain special populations in the US
On Apr. 6, 2000, a $60 million program was announced to address the unequal burden of cancer within…
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month was founded
On Feb. 29. 2000, President Clinton officially dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Since then, it…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Magnetic Surgery Tested Successfully on First Patient
Dec. 22, 1998, researchers from Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis announced using a revolutionary system that uses superconducting…
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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…
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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…
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Dr David Satcher was sworn in as US Surgeon General
Feb. 13, 1998, Dr. David Satcher was sworn in as U.S. Surgeon General.
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The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland
In 1998, The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland.
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Medical College of Virginia Surgeons performed country’s first living donor liver transplant between unrelated adults
In 1998, Medical College of Virginia surgeons performed country’s first living donor liver transplant between unrelated adults.
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The National Cancer Institute Director’s Consumer Liaison Group was established
On Nov. 6, 1997, the National Cancer Institute Director’s Consumer Liaison Group was established to advise and provide…
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Stanley B. Prusiner awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine
On Oct. 6, 1997, Stanley B. Prusiner, MD, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine ‘for his discovery…
