The prevalence of U.S. adult smoking declined to 20.8 percent in 2006
In 2006, an estimated 20.8% (45.3 million) of U.S. adults were current cigarette smokers; of these, 80.1% (36.3…
The Science Foundation Arizona was founded
In 2006, the Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz), a 501(C)(3) non profit, was initiated by the three statewide CEO…
Andrew Fire was awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
In 2006, Andrew Fire of Stanford Univeristy School of Medicine was awarded the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology…
San Diego Consortium for Regenerative Medicine was established
In 2006, San Diego Consortium for Regenerative Medicine was established as a California non-profit corporation and a 501(c)(3)…
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Yale New Haven Hospital breaks ground on $838 million, 505,000 square foot Neurosciences Center
On Aug. 31, 2022, Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) broke ground on the $838 million, 505,000 square foot…
The CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center for Tropical Storm Ernesto
Aug. 24, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC)…
The Winship Cancer Institute received a $7.9 million, 5-year grant from the NCI to study cell signaling in lung cancer
In 2006, the Winship Cancer Institute received a $7.9 million P01 5-year grant from the Cancer Institute (NCI)…
The Indiana University Cancer Center renamed Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center
In 2006, The Indiana University Cancer Center was renamed the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center….
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The Kansas State University Biosecurity Research Institute was dedicated
In 2006, the Kansas State University Biosecurity Research Institute dedicated the Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI) that was designed…
Stealth Biotherapeutics was founded
In 2006, Stealth BioTherapeutics was established as an innovative biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to treat mitochondrial dysfunction associated…
The Stephenson Research and Technology Center was established
In 2006, the Stephenson Research and Technology Center was established at the University of Oklahoma. The $27 million…
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OHSU’s Peter O Kohler Pavilion opened as state-of-the-art patient care facility on Marquam Hill
In 2006, The OHSU Peter O. Kohler Pavilion opened as state-of-the-art patient care facility on Marquam Hill in…
The South Dakota Biotech Association was founded
In 2006, the South Dakota Biotech Association was founded as a non-profit organization dedicated to developing biotechnology through…
Texas Biomed researchers published a genetic linkage map for the rhesus monkey
In 2006, Texas Biomed researchers published a genetic linkage map for the rhesus monkey. In 1999, Texas Biomed…
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Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center opened
In 2006, Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center officially opened. The center was constructed with a grant of…
The Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing was renamed as SightLife to better reflect its national and international role
In 2006, the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing renamed Northwest Lions…
Calistoga Pharmaceuticals was founded
In 2006, Calistoga Pharmaceuticals was founded as a Seattle-based spin-off from ICOS Corp. that was dedicated to developing…
Malaria Atlas Project was founded
In 2006, the Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) was founded as an international research collaboration that tracks the global…
Iowa State’s NASA Center closed after six years of success
On Dec. 30, 2005, The NASA Food Technology Commercial Space Center (FTCSC) at Iowa State University closed with…
CDC’s ACIP updated immunization strategy to eliminate transmission of Hepatitis B Virus infection in the U.S.
On Dec. 23, 2005, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…
Final order on the anthrax vaccine was issued by FDA
On Dec. 19, 2005, in a 2-year legal battle over the U.S. military’s anthrax vaccination program, the Food…
Integrated DNA Technologies began production in San Diego to serve West Coast customers
On Dec. 15, 2005, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the completion of its acquisition of San Diego, CA…
NCI and NHGRI launched effort to accelerate understanding molecular basis of cancer with genome analysis
On Dec. 13, 2005, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute launched a…
Passage of Food Allergy Labeling Act required labeling of foods that may cause allergic reaction
On Dec. 12, 2005, the U.S. Congress approved the passage of the Food Allergy Labeling and Consumer Protection…
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Studies validated a new test can predict risk of breast cancer recurrence in a sizable group of patients
On Dec. 7, 2005, results from several studies presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium validated that…
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Karmanos Cancer Institute became Michigan’s first and only independent hospital exclusively for cancer patients
On Dec. 1, 2005, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute became Michigan’s first and only independent hospital exclusively…
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The 2-Year Extension of Postage Stamp for Breast Cancer Research (PL 109-100) was extended
On Nov. 11, 2005, the U.S. Congress authorized the 2-year extension of Postage Stamp for Breast Cancer Research…
Stanford researchers discovered obestatin, a hormone that suppresses appetite
On Nov. 10, 2005, Stanford researchers announced they had discovered obestatin, a hormone that suppresses appetite. The discovery…
National Cancer Institute launched a cancer biorepository pilot project to standardize biospecimen collection
On Nov. 7, 2005, the National Cancer Institute launched a cancer biorepository pilot project designed to standardize biospecimen…
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced grants totaling $258 million to develop a malaria vaccine
On Oct. 30, 2005, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced three grants totaling $258.3 million for advanced…