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The CDC co-sponsored the first National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Disease | Neurology | Oncology | Therapeutics

The CDC co-sponsored the first National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control

On Sept. 9, 1986, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) co-sponsored the first National Conference…

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Interferon became the first anticancer drug produced through biotechnology
Biotechnology | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics

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…

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Genzyme launched an IPO at $10 a share, raising $28.3 million
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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…

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Eli Lilly acquired Hybritech
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Eli Lilly acquired Hybritech

On Mar. 19, 1986, Eli Lilly acquired San Diego-based Hybritech for $300 million. Hybritech was a leading producer…

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FDA approved Hybritech antibody test for prostate cancer – a first
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Oncology | Therapeutics

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…

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The Mallinckrodt of Radiology introduced the first mobile mammography unit in the St. Louis region
Diagnostics | Oncology | Radiology

The Mallinckrodt of Radiology introduced the first mobile mammography unit in the St. Louis region

In 1986, the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology and the former Barnes Hospital introduced the first mobile mammography unit…

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Dr. Stanley Cohen was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1986 for the co-discovery of epidermal growth factor
Biotechnology | Oncology | Therapeutics

Dr. Stanley Cohen was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1986 for the co-discovery of epidermal growth factor

In 1986, Dr. Stanley Cohen of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini each received…

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The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute designation
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The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute designation

In 1986, The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as a Cancer Center,…

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The human HER2 proto-oncogene was cloned
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | NIH | Oncology | Women's Health

The human HER2 proto-oncogene was cloned

In 1986, the human HER2 proto-oncogene was cloned. HER2 is also called neu and erbB2. This finding established…

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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was founded
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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…

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Harcourt Sylvester Jr pledged $27.5 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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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…

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The Office on Smoking and Health became part of the CDC
CDC | Oncology

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…

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The University of Michigan Cancer Center received NCI designation
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The University of Michigan Cancer Center received NCI designation

In 1986, the University of Michigan Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. The Rogel Cancer Center…

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Lumpectomy plus radiation therapy is found equivalent to mastectomy for early breast cancer
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Lumpectomy plus radiation therapy is found equivalent to mastectomy for early breast cancer

In 1985, Lumpectomy plus radiation therapy was found equivalent to mastectomy for early breast cancer. Lumpectomy followed by…

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Scientists discovered the HER2 gene
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Scientists discovered the HER2 gene

In 1985, the HER2 oncogene was discovered by Axel Ullrich, a young scientist at Genentech. The new oncogene…

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The Comprehensive Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit was named in honor of Meyer L Prentis, a Detroit philanthropist
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The Comprehensive Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit was named in honor of Meyer L Prentis, a Detroit philanthropist

In 1985, the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit was named in honor of Meyer L. Prentis, a…

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Dr. Anthony Pawson discovered the SH2 protein domain involved in controlling cell behavior, leading to targeted cancer drugs
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Dr. Anthony Pawson discovered the SH2 protein domain involved in controlling cell behavior, leading to targeted cancer drugs

In 1985, Dr. Anthony Pawson discovered the SH2 protein domain involved in controlling cell behavior, leading to targeted…

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The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute was founded
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The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute was founded

In 1985, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) was founded in Pittsburgh. UPCI has 320 faculty members…

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Nerve-sparing prostatectomy, designed to preserve potency and urinary continence, was introduced
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Nerve-sparing prostatectomy, designed to preserve potency and urinary continence, was introduced

In 1985, nerve-sparing prostatectomy, designed to preserve potency and urinary continence, was introduced. This procedure resulted in markedly…

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U.S. Surgeon General reported that there was “very solid” evidence linking cigarette smoke to lung disease in non-smokers
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Environmental | Oncology

U.S. Surgeon General reported that there was “very solid” evidence linking cigarette smoke to lung disease in non-smokers

On May 23, 1984, U.S. Surgeon General reported that there was “very solid” evidence linking cigarette smoke to…

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New Lineberger cancer research center building opened
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics

New Lineberger cancer research center building opened

On May 2, 1984, the new UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Centerメs original three-story cancer research building opened. In…

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HHS Secretary Margaret M Heckler launched a new cancer prevention awareness program
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics

HHS Secretary Margaret M Heckler launched a new cancer prevention awareness program

On Mar. 6, 1984, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Margaret M. Heckler launched a new cancer prevention…

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American Cancer Society introduced dietary guidelines to reduce cancer
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American Cancer Society introduced dietary guidelines to reduce cancer

In 1984, American Cancer Society (ACS) introduced dietary guidelines to reduce cancer. The ACS published Nutrition and Physical…

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The Comprehensive Minority Biomedical Program was established
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The Comprehensive Minority Biomedical Program was established

In 1984, The Comprehensive Minority Biomedical Program, DEA, was established to widen the focus of the minority effort…

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A policy statement regarding the relationship of NCI, the pharmaceutical industry, and NCI-supported cooperative groups was developed
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A policy statement regarding the relationship of NCI, the pharmaceutical industry, and NCI-supported cooperative groups was developed

In 1984, a policy statement regarding the relationship of National Cancer Institute (NCI), the pharmaceutical industry, and NCI-supported…

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Fluoroestradiol was first developed by Washington University at St. Louis researcher
Biotechnology | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics

Fluoroestradiol was first developed by Washington University at St. Louis researcher

In 1984, fluoroestradiol (FES) was first developed by researchers Michael J. Welch, PhD from Washington University at St….

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The University of Virginia Cancer Center was founded
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The University of Virginia Cancer Center was founded

In 1984, the University of Virginia Cancer Center, now Virginia Health, was founded in Charlottesville.  The UVA Cancer…

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The National Cancer Institute launched the Community Clinical Oncology Program
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The National Cancer Institute launched the Community Clinical Oncology Program

On Jul. 16, 1983, the National Cancer Institute launched the Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP) to provide a…

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Rita M. Lavelle, head of the EPA’s Superfund program, was fired by President Reagan
Biotechnology | Environmental | EPA | Neurology | Oncology | U.S. Congress

Rita M. Lavelle, head of the EPA’s Superfund program, was fired by President Reagan

On Feb. 7, 1983, Rita M. Lavelle, head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund program to clean…

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The USC Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital and Research Institute was dedicated
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics

The USC Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital and Research Institute was dedicated

On Feb. 3, 1983, the University of Southern California Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (USC…

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