The Division of Oral Health was established by the CDC
In 1991, the Division of Oral Health (DOH) was established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
The policy for protection of human subjects in research was adopted by more than a dozen federal entities
In 1991, the policy for protection of human subjects in research, promulgated in 1981 by the U.S. Food…
The last case of indigenous polio in the Western Hemisphere occurred in a 5-year-old boy, Luis Fermin Tenorio, in Pichanaqui, Peru
In 1991, the last case of indigenous polio in the Western Hemisphere occurred in a 5-year-old boy, Luis…
LifeSciences British Columbia (BC Biotech) was founded
In 1991, Life Sciences BC, a non-profit industry association (LBC) formerly known as BC Biotech, was founded. The…
The UC San Diego Shiley Eye Center opened
In 1991, the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Center opened with support by Donald and Darlene Shiley and…
Lawrence Livermore Forensic Science Center was established
In 1991, Livermore Forensic Science Center was established to provide a comprehensive approach to forensic analyses of samples….
US Senator Alan Cranston underwent state-of-the-art procedure at Stanford University Hospital to attack his prostate cancer
In 1991, U.S. Senator Alan Cranston (D-Calif.) underwent a state-of-the-art procedure at Stanford University Hospital to attack his…
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A sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the CDC, related to HIV infection and AIDS
In 1991, a sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
The CDC began developing a national strategic plan for early detection and control of breast and cervical cancers
In 1991, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began developing a national strategic plan for…
Stoddard Cancer Center opened at Iowa Methodist Medical Center
In 1991, Stoddard Cancer Center, now part of UnityPoint Health, opened at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. In 1990,…
The Northwestern University Cancer Center was renamed in honor of Robert H Lurie
In 1991, The Northwestern University Cancer Center was dedicated through an endowment gift from Ann and Robert H….
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The world’s first superconducting cyclotron built to treat cancer was installed in Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center
In 1991, the world’s first superconducting cyclotron built to treat cancer was installed at the Gershenson Radiation Oncology…
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology opened St Louis’ first 3-D cancer treatment planning center
In 1991, the Radiation Oncology Center opened the St. Louis area’s first 3-D treatment planning center, using a…
The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey was established at Rutgers University in New Brunswick
In 1991, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey was established at Rutgers, the State University of New…
Bristol-Myers’ cardiovascular medicines, PRAVACHOL (pravastin sodium) and MONOPRIL (fosinopril sodium) approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
In 1991, Bristol Myers Squibb’s cardiovascular medicines, PRAVACHOL (pravastin sodium) and MONOPRIL (fosinopril sodium) were approved by the…
The Harold C Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded
In 1991, the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded. Simmons Cancer Center is built on a…
The Hanger Orthopedic Group executed its IPO
In 1991, Hanger Orthopedic Group created and issued new shares of common stock through a public offering on…
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center at San Antonio launched its Institute for Drug Development
In 1991, The Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at San Antonio launched its Institute for Drug Development…
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The Women’s Health Initiative was launch
In 1991, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), was…
Honeycrisp apple cultivar developed at the Minnesota Ag Experiment Station
In 1991, Honeycrisp (Malus pumila), an apple cultivar (cultivated variety) developed at the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station’s Horticultural…
The FDA approved PRP-OMP for routine administration to infants beginning at 2 months of age
On Dec. 13, 1990, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (Meningococcal Protein…
E. Donnall Thomas of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in bone marrow transplantation
On Dec. 8, 1990, E. Donnall Thomas of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Joseph E. Murray…
Stormie Jones, the world’s first recipient of a successful simultaneous heart and liver organ transplant, died at Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital
On Nov. 11, 1990, Stormie Jones, the world’s first recipient of a successful simultaneous heart and liver organ…
Nutrition Labeling and Education Act required all packaged foods to bear nutrition labeling
On Nov. 8, 1990, the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act was signed into law by President George H….
Stanford Medicine researchers discovered ‘off-switch’ for genetic reproduction in bacteria
On Oct. 22, 1990, scientists from Stanford University led by Arthur Kornberg announced they had discovered a chemical…
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The U.S. Human Genome Project was Launched
On Oct. 1, 1990, the U.S. Human Genome Project (HGP), a 13-year effort coordinated by the U.S. Department…
Results from the first chemoprevention trial to show efficacy (vitamin A analogue against mouth and throat tumors) were reported
On Sept. 20, 1990, results from the first chemoprevention trial to show efficacy (vitamin A analogue against mouth…
The Human Gene Mapping database was established
On Sept. 15, 1990, The Human Gene Mapping database was established at Johns Hopkins University. The database provides…
First human gene therapy trial was conducted
On Sept. 14, 1990, a four-year old girl, Ashanti DeSilva, became the first gene therapy patient. She had…
The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act was signed into law by President George HW Bush
On Aug. 18, 1990, the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act was signed into law by President…