The American Dental Association adopted policy to support use and administration of HPV vaccine for the prevention of oral HPV infection
On Oct. 25, 2018, the American Dental Association adopted a policy to support the use and administration of…
The FDA approved a new drug to treat influenza
On Oct. 24, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had granted approval of Xofluza…
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The National Cancer Institute awarded a $10.7 million grant to Abramson Cancer Center to study CAR T cells in solid tumors
On Oct. 22, 2018, the National Cancer Institute (NC) awarded a $10.7 million five year grant to Abramson…
Siteman Cancer Center to offer newest form of proton therapy
On Oct. 22, 2018, the Siteman Cancer Center announced a second proton therapy system that would incorporate pencil-beam…
Genomic analysis offered insight into 2018 Nigeria Lassa fever outbreak
On Oct. 18, 2018, an international team of researchers reported that a surge in Lassa fever cases in…
Discovery Life Sciences expanded by merging with Conversant Bio, Folio Bio, and Phylogeny
On Oct. 16, 2018, Discovery Life Sciences expanded by merging with Conversant Bio, Folio Bio, and Phylogeny to…
The prevalence of U.S. adult smoking declined to 19.3 percent in 2017
On Nov. 9, 2918, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported an estimated 47.4 million…
FDA approved expanded use of Gardasil 9 vaccine to include adults 27 through 45 years old
On Oct. 5, 2018, the FDA announced it had approved a supplemental application for Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus…
Frances H. Arnold won a share of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the directied evolution of enzymes
On Oct. 3, 2018, the Nobel Foundation announced that Frances H. Arnold had won a share of the…
Martin Health System becomes full member of Cleveland Clinic
On Oct. 2, 2018, Martin Health System and Cleveland Clinic signed a definitive agreement resulting in Martin Health…
CPRIT researcher James P Allison was awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine jointly with Tasuku Honjo
On Oct. 1, 2018, James P. Allison, a native of Alice, Texas, son of a country doctor, and…
St Jude and World Health Organization announce a five-year collaboration to transform cancer care
On Sept. 27, 2018, St.ﾠJude Children’s Hospital and the World Health Organization announced a five-year collaboration to transform…
Vaccitech licensed MERS rights to Oxford University
On Sept. 27, 2018, CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) announced a collaboration with The Jenner Institute…
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas announced the formation of the 2018 Texas Cancer Plan
On Sept. 25, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced the formation of the…
International Vertebrate Genomes Project launched with first 15 high-quality reference genomes
On Sept. 13, 2018, the Genome 10K (G10K) announced the launch of the international Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP),…
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Knight Cancer Research Building opened a new era in cancer research
On Sept. 7, 2018, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced the official completion of the Knight Cancer…
The CPRIT established the Collaborative Action Program for Liver Cancer
On Aug. 29, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced it would invest up…
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Emory renamed its Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center the Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
On Aug. 24, 2018, Emory Universityﾒs Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center was renamed the Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center,…
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The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas announced surpassed $2 billion in grants to fight cancer
On Aug. 24, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced it passed a $2…
Complete fly brain imaged at nanoscale resolution
On Jul. 19, 2018, scientists at HHMI announced detailed imaging of the entire brain of an adult female…
Genetically modified babies given go ahead by UK ethics body
On Jul. 18, 2018, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics said that changing the DNA of a human embryo…
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Keck School of Medicine announced $26.5 million grant to fund firstﾠ large-scale study on African-American men with prostate cancer
On Jul. 17, 2018, the Keck School of Medicine of USC announced that it was leading a $26.5…
Cue announced $30 million funding contract from BARDA and HHS
On Jul. 12, 2018, Cue Health announced that is had been awarded up to $30 million in base…
Teva Pharmaceuticals announced North America headquarters moved to New Jersey
On Jul. 6, 2018, Teva Pharmaceuticals announced it would move its U.S. headquarters to Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey…
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CDC published ACIP’s recommendations for use of quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) in 2018-19 influenza season
On Jun. 8, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee…
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The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center opened
On Jun. 5, 2018, a new flagship cancer center was established as the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer…
TAILOR trial found most women with early breast cancer do not benefit from chemotherapy
On Jun. 3, 2018, findings were reported from the groundbreaking Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment (Rx), or…
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a committee opinion on maternal immunization
On Jun. 1, 2018, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a committee opinion on maternal…
The making of a human population uncovered through ancient Icelandic genomes
On May 31, 2018, deCODE genetics published new findings about the founding of the Icelandic population, and its…
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CPRIT announced a new Early Translational Research Award to combat cancer
On May 31, 2018, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced a new Early Translational…