Dr. Steven A Rosenberg conducted the first human gene transfer trial
On May 22, 1989, Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg and his team at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) performed…
Certification in radiation oncology was first offered
In 1989, certification in radiation oncology was first offered. Board certification serves as an important marker for the…
The UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded
In 1989, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) was founded as a…
Stanford Medicine researchers discovered the ‘homing receptor’
In 1989, Stanford Medicine researchers discovered the ‘homing receptor,’ which guides white blood cells into the peripheral lymph…
Tumor blood vessel growth inhibitor compound was produced
In 1989, researcher Judah Folkman and his team from Boston Children’s Hospital produced a synthetic compound that inhibited…
Karmanos Cancer Institute researcher Dr. Soule developed MCF-10, an immortal line of normal human breast cells
In 1989, Karmanos Cancer Institute researcher Dr. Soule developed MCF-10, an immortal line of normal human breast cells….
William J Catalona began a study that established the PSA blood test as prostate cancer screening tool
In 1989, researcher William J. Catalona, MD of Washington University – St. Louis began a study that established…
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The State Office of Rural Health became part of OHSU in an effort to help rural areas better address their unique health care needs
In 1989, the State Office of Rural Health became part of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to…
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 Harvard Mouse, created by molecular geneticists, becomes the first mammal patented in the U.S.
On Apr. 12, 1988, the Harvard Mouse created by molecular geneticists led by Philip Leder created the first…
Landmarks Preservation Board officially designated the Seattle City Light Steam Plant building and Hydro House as Historical Landmarks
On Mar. 2, 1988, the Landmarks Preservation Board officially designated the Seattle City Light Steam Plant building and…
National Cancer Institute journals Cancer Treatment Reports and Journal of the National Cancer Institute were consolidated
In 1988, the National Cancer Institute journals Cancer Treatment Reports and Journal of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)…
The University of Colorado Cancer Center at the Anschutz Medical Campus received NCI designation
In 1988, the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU) at the Anschutz Medical Campus received National Cancer Institute…
Yale Cancer Center oncologists performed the first bone marrow transplant in Connecticut
In 1988, oncologists from Yale Cancer Center performed the first bone marrow transplant in Connecticut at the Yale-New…
The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center was founded
In 1986, The University of Michigan Cancer Center was founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The University of Michigan…
Radiation oncology physicists at Washington University School of Medicine developed a 3-D cancer treatment planning system
In 1988, radiation oncology physicist James Purdy, PhD and colleagues at Washington University School of Medicine developed a…
The human retinoblastoma (Rb) gene was cloned
On Nov. 30, 1987, scientists at the University of California at San Diego and Wills Eye Hospital announced…
The NCI Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program began
In 1987, The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program, one of the first formal postdoctoral research…
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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…
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1987, The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. CSHL researchers…
The Case Cancer Center was founded and became an NCI-designated cancer center
In 1987, the Case Cancer Center (Case CCC) at Case Western Reserve University was both founded and became…
The University of Virginia Cancer Center received its National Cancer Institute designation
In 1987, the University of Virginia Cancer Center (UVA), now known as the UVA Health Cancer Center, received…
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was dedicated
On Oct. 18, 1986, the Moffitt Cancer Center was dedicated. The center was established in 1981 by the…
Interferon became the first anticancer drug produced through biotechnology
On Jun. 5, 1986, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Hoffmann La Roche’s Interferon initially for…
Genzyme launched an IPO at $10 a share, raising $28.3 million
On Jun. 5, 1986, Genzyme launched an Initial Public Offering (IPO) at $10 a share, and raised $28.3…
Eli Lilly acquired Hybritech
On Mar. 19, 1986, Eli Lilly acquired San Diego-based Hybritech for $300 million. Hybritech was a leading producer…
FDA approved Hybritech antibody test for prostate cancer – a first
In February 1986, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Hybritech’s Tandem-R PSA assay (P850048) with calibration…
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was founded
In 1986, the Moffitt Cancer Center was established by the Florida Legislature to meet a clear and compelling…
Harcourt Sylvester Jr pledged $27.5 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
In 1986, philanthropist Harcourt Sylvester Jr. pledged $27.5 million to benefit cancer programs at the medical school, and…
The Office on Smoking and Health became part of the CDC
In 1986, the Office on Smoking and Health became part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…