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.
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…
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…
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 drug Viagra (Sildenafil) approved by the FDA
On Mar. 27, 1998. the Pfizer drug Viagra (Sildenafil) was approved by the FDA to treat erectile dysfunction….
Dr David Satcher was sworn in as US Surgeon General
Feb. 13, 1998, Dr. David Satcher was sworn in as U.S. Surgeon General.
The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland
In 1998, The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland.
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.
The FDA Modernization Act was signed into law
On Nov. 21, 1997, the FDA Modernization Act (FDAMA) was signed into law, amending the Food, Drug and…
The CDC identified the link between fen-phen diet pills and heart valve association
On Nov. 14, 1997, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified the link between fen-phen…
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…
Diet drug fen-phen was taken off the market
On Sept. 15, 1997, Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories and Interneuron Pharmaceuticals, manufacturers of the popular off-label obesity combination therapy known…
President Clinton issued an executive order banning federal funds for cloning experiments
On Mar. 4, 1997, President Clinton issued an executive order that banned federal funds for cloning experiments. This…
National Cancer Advisory Board recommended women age 40 years and older receive screening mammograms every one to two years
In March 1997, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its recommended mammography screening interval for women ages 40-49…
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American Association for the Advancement of Science held in Seattle for the first time since 1940
On Feb. 13, 1997, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting and Science Innovation…
University of Iowa established the Center for Macular Degeneration
In 1997, the University of Iowa established the Center for Macular Degeneration. The Center was later renamed the…
Medtronic opened Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, The Netherlands
In 1997, Medtronic opened Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, The Netherlands, signaled Medtronic’s expanded emphasis on international markets….
Medtronic opened pacemaker assembly facility in Pudong, China
In 1997, Medtronic opened pacemaker assembly facility in Pudong, China, reflecting the importance of China as a key…
Stanley B. Prusiner was awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
In 1997, Stanley B. Prusiner (University of Pennsylvania, A.B. 1964, M.D. 1968) was awarded the 1997 Nobel Prize…
EPA’s ‘lead-based paint right-to-know’ program extended to single-family home transactions
Dec. 5, 1996, marked the first time that all home buyers and tenants have the right to know…
A gene associated with Parkinsonﾒs disease was discovered
On Nov. 15, 1996, for the first time, scientists pinpointed the location of a gene they believe is…
Animal Drug Availability Act added flexibility to animal drug approval process
On Oct. 9, 1996, the Animal Drug Availability Act added flexibility to animal drug approval process, providing for…
Combination DTaP and Hib vaccine was licensed for the fourth dose in the DTaP and Hib series
On Sept. 27, 1996, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed a Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (ActHIB) combined…
Food Quality Protection Act eliminated application of the Delaney proviso to pesticides
On Aug. 3, 1996, the Food Quality Protection Act, unanimously passed by Congress, became effective and amended the…
A sheep named Dolly in Scotland becomes the first animal cloned from an adult cell
On Jul. 5, 1996, Dolly, a Finn Dorset sheep was born at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland…
The Interational AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) was launched
On Jun. 18, 1996, the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) was launched, calling for the speedy development of…
Analysis of genes in living organisms suggested that the world’s first animals emerged a billion years ago
On Jun. 14, 1996, Aanalysis of genes in living organisms suggested that the world’s first animals emerged a…
Topotecan (Hycamptin) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer
On Jun. 14, 1996, topotecan (Hycamptin), the first of a class of drugs that interferes with the enzyme…