The Priestley Medal was awarded to Darleane C. Hoffman
On Apr. 21, 1999, nuclear chemist Darleane C. Hoffman, a chemistry professor of the graduate school at the…
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The Norris Foundation committed $15 million toward construction of the Harlyne J Norris Research Tower
On Jan. 10, 2012, the Norris Foundation made a $15 million commitment toward construction of the Harlyne J….
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
H. Jon Runstad and Judith M Runstad awarded E Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 2000, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement was awarded…
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The National Cancer Institute published Atlas of Cancer Mortality, 1950-94, showing geographic patterns of cancer death rates across U.S.
On Dec. 8, 1999, the National Cancer Institute published the Atlas of Cancer Mortality, 1950-94, showing the geographic…
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Samuel N. Stroum was awarded E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1999, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 1999 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would…
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Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Results published
On Sept. 14, 1998, researchers from the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT) published a full report and update…
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The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance was formed
On Jun. 16, 1998, University of Washington Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Children’s announced the…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Medical Device | Oncology | Radiology | U.S. Congress | Women's Health
Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act continued 1992 Act until 2002
In 1998, the Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act (MQSA) was passed by the U.S. Congress and continued the…
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Tamoxifen, created with the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line established by Karmanos, reduced the incidence of some breast cancer outcomes
In 1998, Tamoxifen, created with the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line established by Karmanos, was revealed to reduce…
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The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $5 million gift from local philanthropist Henrietta Lee
In 1998, The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $5 million gift from local philanthropist Henrietta Lee which…
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The NCI released information that nuclear testing during the 1950s could cause thyroid cancer
On Jul. 29, 1997, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) released information that nuclear testing during the 1950s could…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
George and Jane Russell awarded E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1997, The Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would be…
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IsoRay was founded
In 1997, IsoRay was founded in Richland as a spin-off from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to…
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Dr. Leland Hartwell became President and Director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
In 1997, Dr. Leland Hartwell became the new President and Director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center….
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The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital opened expanded facilities
On Mar. 26, 1996, the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital opened their expanded facilities that included…
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The National Cervical Cancer Coalition, a growing coalition of people battling cervical cancer and related issues, was founded in California
In 1996, the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC), a growing coalition of people battling cervical cancer and HPV…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
The University of Hawaii Cancer Center received NCI-designation
In 1996, the University of Hawaii Cancer Center (UH) received National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designation, an honor it has…
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The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute was officially named
On Jul. 30, 1995, Peter Karmanos generously gave a large donation to the cancer research, patient care and…
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The Huntsman family pledged $100 million to construct a state-of-the-art cancer center
In 1995, the Huntsman family led by Jon M. Huntsman Sr. and his wife Karen, pledged $100 million…
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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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Biotechnology | Clinical Research | Diagnostics | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
The Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian trial began recruiting 148,000 men and women, ages 55-74
In 1993, the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian trial was launched. The trial was designed to determine whether…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
The Hollings Cancer Center was founded
In 1993, The Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) was formally was established and named for former U.S. Senator and…
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Vanderbilt Cancer Center was established
In 1993, the Vanderbilt Cancer Center was established under the leadership of Dr. Hal Moses, to bring together…
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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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Diagnostics | FDA | NIH | Oncology | Radiology | U.S. Congress | Women's Health
The Mammography Quality Standards Act was passed by the US Congress
On Oct. 27, 1992, the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) was passed (P.L. 102-539) by the U.S. Congress…
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OHSU’s Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology building opened
In 1992, the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) building opened on the Oregon Health…
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Post-operative (adjuvant) radiation therapy and chemotherapy are found to improve survival in rectal cancer
On Mar. 4, 1991, researchers reported that post-operative (adjuvant) radiation therapy and chemotherapy were found to improve survival…
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The world’s first superconducting cyclotron built to treat cancer was installed in Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center
In 1991, the world’s first superconducting cyclotron built to treat cancer was installed at the Gershenson Radiation Oncology…
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Biotechnology | Cardiology | Diagnostics | Disease | NIH | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
The Women’s Health Initiative was launched
In 1991, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), was…
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Dotter Interventional Institute was established at OHSU to honor the pioneer of interventional radiology
In 1990, the Dotter Interventional Institute was established at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) as a multidisciplinary…
