The mouse genome was first sequenced and published
On Dec. 5, 2002, the international Mouse Genome Sequencing Consortium announced the publication of a high-quality draft sequence…
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Sidney Kimmel gave $150 million to Hopkins for cancer research and patient
On Dec. 1, 202, Sidney Kimmel, founder and chairman of Jones Apparel Group, donated $150 million for cancer…
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OHSU broke ground on new biomedical research building
On Oct. 10, 2002, the Oregon Opportunity arrived as Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) broke ground for…
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The Alberta Innovates Centre for Carbohydrate Science began operation
In Sept. 2002, the Alberta Innovates Centre for Carbohydrate Science (now Alberta Glycomics Centre), began operation with a…
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NCI funded trial showed postmenopausal women who used estrogen replacement therapy were at higher risk of developing ovarian cancer
On Jul. 17, 2002, a National Cancer Institute funded trial showed that postmenopausal women who used estrogen replacement…
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Dr. Julie Louise Gerberding became the first woman Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
On Jul. 3, 2002, Dr. Julie Louise Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H., became the first woman Director of the U.S….
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The UC Davis Cancer Center received NCI designation
On Jul. 2, 2002, the University of California, Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center announced it had received National Cancer…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Red River Valley Research Corridor was established
In 2002, The Red River Valley Research Corridor was established by U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan. The corridor is…
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The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering was founded
In 2002, the Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) was established at North Dakota State University conducting…
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The Nevada Cancer Institute was founded
In 2002, the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), founded in 2002 and located in Summerlin, was a non-profit organization…
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Gateway Building opened at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
In 2002, The Gateway Building opened at VCU Medical Center, a $39 million dollar structure, opened in March…
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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…
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$2.5 million award from Jeld-Wen Foundation endowed OHSU Chair in Leukemia Research for Brian Druker
On Nov. 7, 2001, the Oregon Health Sciences University Foundation (OHSU) announced that the Klamath Falls-based JELD-WEN Foundation…
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Dr. Leland Hartwell was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize for Medicine ‘for discoveries of key regulators of the cell cycle’
On Oct. 8, 2001, Dr. Leland ‘Lee’ Hartwell from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center was awarded the Nobel…
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The Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center was named a NCI Designated Cancer Center
In August 2001, the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center was named an National Cancer Institute (NCI) -Designated Cancer…
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The Hutchinson Cancer Research Center played key role in largest-ever prostate-cancer prevention study
On Jul. 24, 2001, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced the launch of the largest-ever prostate-cancer prevention study,…
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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation earmarked $70 million to develop and produce meningitis vaccines
On May 29, 2020, Johnson & Johnson announced that its Janssen Pharmaceutical subsidiary received a positive opinion from…
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The FDA approved Gleevec, developed by OHSU, for treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia
On May 10, 2001, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gleevec, the world’s first targeted cancer…
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Molecular biologist Shirley M. Tilghman was elected the first woman president of Princeton University
On May 5, 2001, molecular biologist Shirley M. Tilghman was elected the first woman president of Princeton University. An…
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Genome BC awarded $35 million in funding
On Apr. 4, 2001, Genome Canada announced $136 million in funding to support 22 large-scale research projects and…
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The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance opened its doors
On Jan. 19, 2001, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance outpatient clinic opened, the final phase in a more…
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OHSU researchers produced the first genetically modified monkey
On Jan. 11, 2001, Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) researchers reported the production of the world’s first genetically…
