World Cancer Day was established by The World Health Organization
On Feb. 4, 2005, World Cancer Day was established by The World Health Organization. Cancer is a leading…
The first meningococcal polysaccharide diphtheria toxoid conjugate vaccine (Menactra by Sanofi Pasteur) was licensed
On Jan. 14, 2005, the first meningococcal polysaccharide (Serogroups A, C, Y and W-135) diphtheria toxoid conjugate vaccine…
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FDA approved albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation of paclitaxel for treatment of breast cancer
In Jan. 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation of paclitaxel (Abraxane)…
Genome Alberta was established
In 2005, Genome Alberta, was established in partnership with Genome Canada Industry Canada and the Province of Alberta,…
The National Institute for Nanotechnology was founded
In 2005, the National Institute for Nanotechnology (NINT) was founded as a joint initiative between the Government of…
Robert H Grubbs was awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
In 2005, Robert H. Grubbs, a professor at Caltech, shared the Nobel Prize for Chemistry with Yves Chauvin…
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine was established
In 2005, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) was formally established following the passage of Proposition 71…
The Center for Drug Discovery was established at the University of Georgia
In 2005, The Center for Drug Discovery was established at the University of Georgia to fulfill a critical…
The Georgia Legislature passed the Smoke Free Air Act
In 2005, the Georgia Legislature passed the Smoke Free Air Act, banning indoor smoking in publicly accessible buildings,…
The Penn Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) was established
In 2005, the Penn Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) was established as a collaborative multi-disciplinary group of basic and translational…
UW Doctor performed SCCA’s first video-assisted thoracic surgery
In 2005, Dr. Michael Mulligan from the University of Washington performed Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s (SCCA) first video-assisted…
The CDC assisted with the public health response to the devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean
On Dec. 26, 2004, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) assisted with an earthquake measuring…
The National Cancer Institute study determined that a new molecular test can predict the risk of breast cancer recurrence
On Dec. 10, 2004, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) supported study determined that a new molecular test done…
TGen and IGC moved into their new state-of-the-art headquarters
In Dec. 2004, TGen and IGC moved into their new state-of-the-art headquarters. The six-story, $46 million building forms…
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David H Murdock purchased the former Cannon Mills site at auction, future home of the North Carolina Research Campus
In Dec. 2004, David H. Murdock purchased the former Cannon Mills site at auction, future home of the…
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Genentech drug Tarceva (erlotinib) was approved
On Nov. 18, 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Genentech’s drug Tarceva…
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OHSU was awarded $4 million NIH biodefense contract to study tuberculosis
On Nov. 1, 2004, an Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) research team announced that it was one…
Letrozole was approved by the FDA for the adjuvant treatment of early-stage breast cancer after five years of tamoxifen therapy
On Oct. 29, 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Letrozole for the extended adjuvant treatment…
Linda Buck, from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, was awarded the 2004 Nobel Prize for Medicine
On Oct. 4, 2004, the Nobel Assembly announced the award of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine…
UI Microbiology Professor Mark Stinski made the discoveries of CMV promoter and was named Iowa Inventor of the Year
On Sept. 30, 2003, University of Iowa (UI) Microbiology Professor Mark Stinski made the discoveries of CMV promoter…
Pacific Northwest team unveiled the largest virus proteome to date
On Sept. 29, 2004, a team from scientists from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Oregon Health &…
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National Institutes of Health opened the Mark O Hatfield Clinical Research Center
On Sept. 22, 2004, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) opened the Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center,…
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OHSU announced collaboration with PNNL on biodefense project studying salmonella, pox viruses
On Sept. 14, 2004, researchers at OHSU and OHSU’s Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute announced a collaboration with…
The National Cancer Institute announced the Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer
On Sept. 13, 2004, the National Cancer Institute announced the Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer, a 5-year initiative…
A significant shortage of influenza vaccine occurred in the U.S.
On Aug. 25, 2004, a significant shortage of influenza vaccine occurred in the U.S. as a result of…
Eli Lilly and Company launched new antidepressant Cymbalta
On Aug. 24, 2004, Eli Lilly and Company launched Cymbalta (duloxetine HC), a new treatment for major depression…
U.S. Congress passed The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act
On Aug. 2, 2004, the U.S. Congress passed the Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act to…
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Project BioShield Act authorized FDA to expedite review procedures for treatments for chemical, biological and nuclear agents
On Jul. 21, 2004, Project BioShield Act of 2004 was signed by President George W. Bush. The Act…
The 8th and final report of the Immunization Safety Review Committee was issued by the Institute of Medicine
On Jun. 26, 2004, the 8th and final report of the Immunization Safety Review Committee was issued by…
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The Schnitzer Investment Corporation donated nearly 20 acres of riverfront property in South Waterfront to OHSU
On Jun. 16, 2004, Portland’s Schnitzer Investment Corp. donated nearly 20 acres of land at the South Willamette…