IsoRay was founded
In 1997, IsoRay was founded in Richland as a spin-off from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to…
Siemens introduced Prisma, the first digital hearing instrument featuring a twin microphone
In 1997, Siemens, now Sivantos, introduced Prisma, the first digital hearing instrument featuring a twin microphone. The history…
SeaMed Corp was founded
On Oct. 2, 1996, SeaMED Corp. was founded in Redmond by Bob Berg. The company manufactured cell-production systems,…
GeneChip was developed by Stanford University and Affymetrix
On Dec. 11, 1996, scientists from Stanford University and Affymetrix announced a new high-tech method that used a…
Kurt Amplatz performed one of the first percutaneous catheterization of the heart
In 1996, Kurt Amplatz performed one of the first percutaneous catheterization of the heart. Amplatz, M.D., who was…
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Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute was founded
In 1996, Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute (THBI) was founded in Austin. The mission of the Texas Healthcare…
The first department of bioengineering in the U.S. was established at UC San Diego
In 1995, the first department of bioengineering in the U.S. was established at the University of California, San…
Kurt Amplatz created Goose-Neck Snares used to retrieve broken catheters from the cardiovascular system
In 1995, Kurt Amplatz, M.D. created Goose-Neck Snares which are used to retrieve broken catheters and other items…
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research was founded
In 1995, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research was founded. The Institute was the research branch of the…
Ivan R Sabel was appointed president and CEO of Hanger Orthopedic Group
In 1995, Ivan R. Sabel was appointed president and CEO of Hanger Orthopedic Group. In 1968, Ivan R….
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The Huntsman family pledged $100 million to construct a state-of-the-art cancer center
In 1995, the Huntsman family led by Jon M. Huntsman Sr. and his wife Karen, pledged $100 million…
Washington State Sales Tax Exemption for High Technology R&D/Manufacturing was signed by Governor Mike Lowery
On Apr. 4, 1994, the Washington State Sales Tax Exemption for High Technology R&D/Manufacturing was signed by Governor…
Johnson ï¾ &ï¾ Johnson introduced PALMAZ-SCHATZ stent, the first coronary stent, revolutionized cardiology
In 1994, Johnson ï¾ &ï¾ Johnson introduced PALMAZ-SCHATZÂ stent, the first tube-shaped coronary device that was inserted into arteries,…
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The Science Coalition was founded
In 1994, the Science Coalition was founded. The Science Coalition is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of more than…
CyberKnife was developed at Stanford University
In 1994, CyberKnife developed by John Adler, MD and colleagues at Stanford University. CyberKnife’s special quality is that…
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Martin Marietta assumed the Sandia management contract
On Jul. 25, 1993, Sandia Corp. became a Martin Marietta company, leaving the AT&T fold for the first…
University of Alberta researchers Kelly James and Richard Stein invented the first bionic leg
In 1992, University of Alberta (UAberta) researchers Kelly James and Richard Stein invented the first bionic leg, a…
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 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 Hanger Orthopedic Group executed its IPO
In 1991, Hanger Orthopedic Group created and issued new shares of common stock through a public offering on…
Dotter Interventional Institute was established at OHSU to honor the pioneer of interventional radiology
In 1990, the Dotter Interventional Institute was established at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) as a multidisciplinary…
Connecticut Innovations was founded
In 1989, Connecticut Innovations (CI), created by the Connecticut Legislature, provides strategic capital and operational support to advanced…
Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center established with $7 million gift from Prentice Bloedel
On Dec. 16, 1988, the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center was established through a $7 million gift…
Bethesda System Conference developed system for standardized Pap smear reporting
In December 1988, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) sponsored a workshop to address the standardization of cervical/vaginal cytopathology…
The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research was created within the FDA
On Oct. 6, 1987, the Center for Drugs and Biologics within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was…
Johnsonï¾ & ï¾ Johnson introduced ACUVUE contact lenses
In 1987, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson introduced ACUVU brand contact lenses, the first disposable contact lenses that can be…
Bill Schroeder, the second human recipient of the Jarvik 7 artificial heart, died after living 620 days
On Aug. 6, 1986, Bill Schroeder from Jasper, Indiana, the second human recipient of the Jarvik 7 artificial…
Surgeons implanted a Total Artificial Heart into a 25-year-old grocery store clerk
On Aug. 29, 1985, Dr. Jack Copeland, a cardiac surgeon at University Medical Center (now Banner—University Medical Center…
Bill Schroeder, the second human recipient of the Jarvik 7 artificial heart, was discharged from the hospital
On Apr. 6, 1985, Bill Schroeder from Jasper, Indiana, the second human recipient of the Jarvik 7 artificial…