Albert Einstein College becomes the only New York City medical school selected by the NIH to participate in the Women’s Health Initiative
In 1994, Albert Einstein College of Medicine becomes the only New York City medical school selected by the…
The NIH Revitalization Act of 1993, PL 103-43, was signed
On Jun. 10, 1993, the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993, P.L. 103-43, was signed. The act encouraged the…
James Watson resigned as head of Human Genome Project over NIH efforts to patent gene fragments
In April 1993, James Watson resigned as head of National Human Genome Research Institute (NCHGR) following allegations that…
Start of neurosurgical therapies for Parkinson’s disease began
In 1993, Patricia Limousin and Irene Martinez-Torres demonstrated the role of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in the pathophysiology…
Molecular biologist Lydia Villa-Komaroff authored a paper demonstrating that bacteria could produce insulin
In 1978, molecular biologist Lydia Villa-Komaroff authored a paper demonstrating that bacteria could produce insulin.
The NIH contributed a $42 million grant to Robert H Waterston, MD, PhD and colleagues to sequence genome of the roundworm
In 1993, the NIH contributed a $42 million grant to Robert H. Waterston, MD, PhD and colleagues to…
The Human Genome Project was launched
In Oct. 1990, the Human Genome Project (HGP) was launched with the goal to discover all the estimated…
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 NIH established a Human Genome Center at Washington University School of Medicne
In 1990, the National Institues of Health (NIH) established a Human Genome Center at Washington University School of…
The NCI-initiated mechanism of supplementing research grants to encourage recruitment of minority scientists was published
In 1989, the National Cancer Institute initiated mechanism of supplementing research grants to encourage recruitment of minority scientists…
U.S. Congress established the Human Genome Project
On Aug. 15, 1988, a program advisory committee on the human genome was established to advise the National…
The Center for AIDS Research at Albert Einstein Cancer Center was funded by the NIH
In 1988, The Center for AIDS Research at Albert Einstein Cancer Center was funded by the NIH. Researchers…
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The University of Minnesota Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1987, the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, now known as the Masonic Cancer Center, received National Cancer…
Congress created the National Vaccine Program
On Nov. 14, 1986, the U.S. Congress created the National Vaccine Program (NVP) to coordinate the vaccine research…
The second AIDS patient seen at NIH was admitted to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases service
On Jan. 15, 1982, the second AIDS patient seen at NIH was admitted to the National Institute of…
The first AIDS patient seen at the NIH was admitted
On Jun. 16, 1981, the first AIDS patient seen at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was admitted…
Simian acquired immune deficiency syndrome (simian AIDS) was identified in macaques in two of NIH’s Regional Primate Centers
In 1981, Simian acquired immune deficiency syndrome (simian AIDS) was identified in macaques in two of National Institutes…
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Bayh-Dole Act passed congress allowing universities to patent discoveries made in federally supported laboratories
On Dec. 12, 1980, A bill to amend title 35 of the United States Code (H.R.6933, Public Law:…
The NIH Clinical Center was designated the “Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health”
On Dec. 12, 1980, the U.S. Senate passed Joint Resolution 213 which designated the NIH’s Clinical Center in…
Early concern over the dangers of recombinant DNA has waned and the NIH guidelines are relaxed
In 1979, early concern over the dangers of recombinant DNA has waned and the NIH guidelines are relaxed.
Dr. Norman H Cromwell became acting director of the Eppley Cancer Center
In 1979, Dr. Norman H. Cromwell of the Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, became acting director of…
National Cancer Institute celebrated its 40th anniversary with a ceremony on the NIH campus
On Aug. 5, 1977, the National Cancer Institute celebrated its 40th anniversary with a ceremony on the NIH…
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Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center received NCI designatation
In 1975, Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center received NCI designatation.
The NCI chose the Pacific Health Research Institute to undertake the ‘Breast Cancer Detection and Demonstration Project’
In 1974, The National Cancer Institute chose the Pacific Health Research Institute (PHRI) to undertake the ‘Breast Cancer…
Regulation of Biologics–including serums, vaccines, and blood products–was transferred from NIH to FDA
On Jul. 1, 1972, the Regulation of Biologics–including serums, vaccines, and blood products–was transferred from the NIH to…
The Division of Biologics Standards was transferred from NIH to FDA
In 1972, the Division of Biologics Standards was transferred from NIH to FDA and renamed the Bureau of…
The Eppley Cancer Center became an independent research institute
In 1972, by action of the Nebraska Legislature, the Eppley Cancer Center became an independent research institute with…
President Nixon declared war on cancer creating the Cancer Centers Program of the National Cancer Institute
On Dec. 23, 1971, the National Cancer Act of 1971, enacted by President Richard Nixon as part of…
Carl Gwin Baker became the sixth director of the National Cancer Institute
On Jul. 13, 1970, Carl Gwin Baker became the sixth director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until…
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Federal revenues flowed into Oregon under political leadership of US Senator Mark Hatfield
In 1966, Mark Hatfield served in the State Legislature from 1951-1957; was secretary of state from 1957-1959. He…