University of Minnesota researchers Povide Evidence That Adults Stem Cells Differentiate Like Embryonic Stem Cells
On Jun. 24, 2002, researchers at the University of Minnesota Stem Cell Institute (SCI) announced they had found…
The European Region was certified polio-free
On Jun. 21, 2002, all 53 Member States in the WHO European Region were certified polio free by…
NCI scientists identified adult patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma likely to be cured by chemotherapy
On Jun. 19, 2002, National Cancer Institute (NCI) scientists used microarray technology to determine the patterns of genes…
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President Bush signed the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act into law
On Jun. 12, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response…
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community pledged $5 million to the Translational Genomics Research Institute
On Jun. 8, 2002, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community pledged $5 million to the Translational Genomics Research…
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The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) was founded
In Jun. 2002, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization focused on developing earlier diagnostics…
NCI researchers reported that the molecularly targeted drug bevacizumab slowed tumor growth in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma
On May 19, 2002, researchers from the National Cancer Institute reported that the molecularly targeted drug bevacizumab slowed…
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The Hematologic Cancer Research Investment and Education Act Signed into Law
On May 14, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the Hematologic Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of…
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (Daptacel by Aventis Pasteur) was licensed
On May 14, 2002, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for use an additional combined diphtheria and…
The International Genomics Consortium selected Phoenix for its headquarters
On May 14, 2002, the International Genomics Consortium (IGC) selected Phoenix for its headquarters. The mission of the…
Quinton Cardiology launched its IPO
On May 7, 2002, Quinton Cardiology Systems held its Initial Public Offering raising $28 million. The Bothell, Washington…
Governor Hull signed SB 1270 that provided $5 million over 10 years for genomic research
In May 2002, Governor Hull signed SB 1270 for $5 million over 10 years for genomic research. Later…
BOTOX(R) cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) approved by the FDA
On Apr. 15, 2002, BOTOX(R) cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA), manufactured by Allergan, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Allen J Bard
On Apr. 9, 2002, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Allen J. Bard ‘for his…
GlaxoSmithKline announced the company would no longer manufacture or distribute its Lyme disease vaccine
On Feb. 25, 2002, GlaxoSmithKline announced that the company would no longer manufacture or distribute its Lyme disease…
Pioneer Hi-Bred International endowed Maize Breeding Chair at Iowa State University
On Feb. 12, 2002, Pioneer Hi-Bred International made a gift to endow a faculty chair in maize breeding…
Emory University established the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium
On Feb. 11, 2002, three leading national health organizations announced they had committed $15 million to establish the…
Scientists from NCI and FDA reported that patterns of proteins found in patients’ serum may reflect the presence of ovarian cancer
On Feb. 7, 2002, scientists from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) was envisioned
On Feb. 7, 2002, an assembly of more than fifty leaders and visionaries in science, medicine, government and…
FDA approved Gleevec for gastrointestinal stromal tumors treatment
On Feb. 1, 2002, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Gleevec, formerly known as…
Cook County Hospital opened doors to John Stroger Hospital of Cook County
In February 2002, the doors opened to the John Stroger Hospital of Cook County, a new state-of-the-art, 464-bed,…
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Andrew C von Eschenbach became the twelfth director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until 2006
On Jan. 22, 2002, Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach became the twelfth director of the National Cancer Institute…
ZymoGenetics announced its Initial Public Offering
On Jan. 10, 2002, ZymoGenetics, a former Novo Nordisk subsidiary, announced its IPO at $12.00 per share with…
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Los Angeles Cancer Center Received $15 Million for Woman’s Health Center
On Mar. 26, 2005, The University of Southern California/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles announced a $15…
Stanford researchers became the first to use gene expression profiling to predict cancer outcomes
In 2002, Stanford researchers became the first to use gene expression profiling to predict cancer outcomes. The research…
The National Cancer Institute launched the National Lung Screening Trial
In 2002, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) launched the landmark National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) to determine whether…
The banteng, an endangered species, was cloned for the first time
In 2002, the banteng, an endangered species, was cloned for the first time. Bantengs, or Bali cattle (Bos…
The Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act improved safety and efficacy of patented and off-patent medicines for children
In 2002, the U.S. Congress passed the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act that improved safety and efficacy of…
Rotary International launched a second fundraising campaign to eradicate polio
In 2002, the Rotary International launched a Polio Eradication Fundraising Campaign with a fundraising target of $80 million…
Digital diagnostic technology developed with creation of AQUA (Automated Quantitative Analysis) at Yale Cancer Center
In 2002, digital diagnostic technology was developed with the creation of AQUA (Automated Quantitative Analysis) at Yale Cancer…