The National Research Council issued the nation’s first precollege science education standards
In 1996, the National Research Council issued the nation’s first precollege science education standards, a blueprint for engaging…
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deCODE Genetics was founded in Reykjavik, Iceland
In 1996, deCODE genetics was funded in Reykjavik, Iceland. deCODE is a global leader in analyzing and understanding…
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The Burnham Institute was named to honor the generosity of Roberta and Malin Burnham and their family
In 1996, the Burnham Institute was named to honor the generosity of Roberta and Malin Burnham and their…
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Virginia H. Holsinger ﾠReceived the Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Science & Engineering
In October 1995, Virginia H. Holsinger received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Science & Engineering, presented…
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Biotechnology | Medicine | Neurology | NIH
Effect on parkinsonian signs and symptoms of bilateral subthalamic nucleus stimulation Published
On Jan. 14, 1995, Patricia Limousin and colleagues demonstrated the role of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in the…
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Regina Benjamin became the first African-American woman to be elected to the American Medical Association Board of Trustees
In 1995, Regina Benjamin, MD, a family doctor in the shrimping village of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, became…
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President Bill Clinton proclaimed the first full week of April as National Public Health Week
In 1995, President Bill Clinton proclaimed the first full week of April as National Public Health Week (NPHW)….
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OHSU became a public corporation and separated from the Oregon State System of Higher Education
In 1995, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) became a public corporation and separated from the Oregon State…
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OncoLink, the first cancer information website, was formed at Penn Medicine
On Mar. 7, 1994, Penn Medicine’s Dr. Joel Goldwein established OncoLink, the first cancer information site on the…
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Iowa Biotech Association was Founded
In 1994, Iowa Biotech Association (IBA) was Founded as a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association to unify Iowa’s bioscience…
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The University of Iowa National Laboratory for the Study of Rural Telemedicine was established
In 1994, the National Laboratory for the Study of Rural Telemedicine was established at the University of Iowa…
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The Stowers Institute for Medical Research was founded
In 1994, the Stowers Institute for Medical Research was founded by Jim and Virginia Stowers with a $500…
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Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Medicine
Genentech drug Pulmozyme (dornase alfa) was approved by the FDA
On Dec. 30, 1993, the Genentech drug Pulmozyme (dornase alfa) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug…
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Biotechnology | FDA | Medicine | Therapeutics
FDA approved Risperidone for use as atypical antipsychotic medication
On Dec. 29, 1993, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved indications for oral risperidone (tablets, oral…
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Chiron’s Betaseron was approved as the first treatment for multiple sclerosis in 20 years
On Jul. 23, 1993, Chiron and Berlex Laboratories announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had…
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Clinical Research | Disease | FDA | IRB | Medicine | Oncology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
FDA issued guidelines calling for improved assessments of medication responses as a function of gender
On Jul. 22, 1993, revising a policy from 1977 that excluded women of childbearing potential from early drug…
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Bristol-Myers Squibb launched TAXOL (paclitaxel)
In 1993, Bristol-Myers Squibb launched TAXOL (paclitaxel). The company invested hundreds of millions of dollars to supply TAXOL…
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The Physicians Pavilion opened at OHSU on Marquam Hill to provide modern outpatient services
In 1993, the Physicians Pavilion at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) opened on Marquam Hill to provide…
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Biotechnology | Medicine | Therapeutics | WHO
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed December 3 as the International Day of Disabled Persons
On Dec. 3, 1992, The United Nations (UN) General Assembly proclaimed Dec. 3 as the International Day of…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Medical Device | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Orthopedic | Radiology | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress
The Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center bridge at OHSU opened
On Nov. 2, 1992, the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center bridge opened. The 660-foot-long suspended pedestrian enclosed skybridge is…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Medicine | NIH | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress
The CDC was officially renamed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
On Oct. 27, 1992, the CDC was officially renamed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, retraining its initials…
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Generic Drug Enforcement Act imposed debarment and other penalties for illegal acts involving abbreviated drug applications
On May 13, 1992, the U.S. Congress announced the Generic Drug Enforcement Act, sponsored by Rep. John Dingell…
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Madigan Army Medical Center opened new Tacoma complex
On Feb. 28, 1992, a dedication ceremony was held in the Medical Mall at Madigan Army Medical Center where…
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The School of Nursing building opened at OHSU
In 1992, the Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing building opened its doors. The building, located…
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OHSU President Peter O Kohler, MD appointed Grover Bagby, MD, director of the Oregon Cancer Center
In 1992, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) President Peter O. Kohler, M.D. announced the appointment of Grover…
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Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation and Scripps Memorial Hospital reaffiliate, merged to become the Scripps Institutions of Medicine and Science
On Jan. 4, 1991, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation and Scripps Memorial Hospital reaffiliate, announced they had merged…
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The Alaska Frozen Tissue Collection was founded
In 1991, the University of Alaska is home to the Alaska Frozen Tissue Collection (AFTC) was founded as…
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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,…
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Biotechnology | FDA | Medicine | Therapeutics
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…
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First adult live-donor liver transplant performed at University of Chicago Medical Center
On Nov. 27, 1989, a surgical team at the University of Chicago Medical Center performed a live donor…
