The MIND Institute (Mind Research Network) was founded
In 1998, the MIND Institute (Mental Illness and Neuroscience Discovery) was founded, now known as the Mind Research…
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Cystic Fibrosis Research Center founded at University of Iowa’s College of Medicine
In 1998, the Cystic Fibrosis Research Center was founded at University of Iowa’s College of Medicine. Today, the…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Case Cancer Center was recognized as an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
In 1998, The Case Cancer Center (Case CCC) was recognized as an National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer…
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The University of Minnesota Cancer Center was renamed the Masonic Cancer Center
In 1998, The University of Minnesota Cancer Center, which was founded in 1991, was renamed the Masonic Cancer…
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The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland
In 1998, The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland.
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Drs. John Harley and Judith James at the OMRF established a link between Epstein-Barr virus and lupus
On Dec. 15, 1997, scientists from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) announced that Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (lupus)…
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Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics
Monoclonal antibody rituximab (Rituxan) approved by the FDA to treat patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
On Nov. 26, 1997, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved the Monoclonal antibody…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Medical Device | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress | Women's Health
FDA Modernization Act reauthorized the Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992
On Nov. 21, 1997, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Modernization Act (FDMA) was signed into law…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Genomics | Therapeutics | WHO
Universal Declaration on Human Genome and Human Rights adopted unanimously at UNESCO
On Nov. 11, 1997, the Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights was adopted unanimously and…
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Ground was broken for the Mark O Hatfield Research Center
On Nov. 4, 1997, Vice President Al Gore and Senator Mark O. Hatfield attended groundbreaking ceremonies for the…
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Stanford researchers performed first optical imaging of gene expression in vivo
On Oct. 9, 1997, Stanford researchers announced that in a series of experiments performed in mice and rats,…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress | Women's Health
The Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act (PL 105-41) was signed into law
On Aug. 13, 1997, the Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act (PL 105-41) was signed into law by President…
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Penn Medicine’s Cancer Center was renamed the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
In 1997, the Penn Medicine’s Cancer Center was renamed the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania…
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Medical College of Virginia Hospitals Authority was created
On Jul. 1, 1997, the operations, employees and obligations of the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals (MCV), formerly…
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Agriculture | Artificial Intelligence | Biotechnology | Chemistry | Disease | Genomics | Life Science History | Medicine | Nanotechnology | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics | Vaccine
American Association for the Advancement of Science held in Seattle for the first time since 1940
On Feb. 13, 1997, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting and Science Innovation…
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The UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center gained comprehensive cancer center status
In 1997, the the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) gained NCI designated…
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The Huntsman Cancer Institute received National Comprehensive Cancer Network designation
In 1997, the Huntsman Cancer Institute received National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) designation. In 1995, the Center earned…
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Alfred Mann gave $112.5 million to establish the USC Alfred E Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering
In 1998, Alfred Mann gave $112.5 million to establish the University of Southern California Alfred E. Mann Institute…
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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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Paul D Boyer awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
In 1997, Paul D. Boyer of the University of California at Los Angeles was awarded the Nobel Prize…
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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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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The University of Colorado Cancer Center received comprehensive cancer center designation from NCI
In 1997, the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU) at the Anschutz Medical Campus received National Cancer Institute…
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Arthur L Horwich, MD and colleagues revealed the atomic structure of a molecular protein-folding machine
In 1997, Arthur L. Horwich, M.D. and colleagues revealed the atomic structure of a molecular protein-folding machine that…
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The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University received its NCI ‘comprehensive’ designation
In 1997, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University received its National Cance Institute ‘comprehensive’…
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Medtronic opened Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, The Netherlands
In 1997, Medtronic opened Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, The Netherlands, signaled Medtronic’s expanded emphasis on international markets….
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Medtronic opened pacemaker assembly facility in Pudong, China
In 1997, Medtronic opened pacemaker assembly facility in Pudong, China, reflecting the importance of China as a key…
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Kurt Amplatz invented the Amplatzer Septal Occluder
In 1997, Kurt Amplatz invented the Amplatzer Septal Occluder. The device is inserted by percutaneous catheter placement, thus…
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AGA Medical was founded by Kurt Amplatz and Frank Gougeon
In 1997, Kurt Amplatz, MD and son-in-law Frank Gougeon founded AGA Medical. The company, based in Plymouth, designed…
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The Stowers Institute for Medical Research broke ground in Kansas City, MO
In 1997, the Stowers Institute for Medical Research broke ground in Kansas City, MO. The Institute was founded…
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Mouse model of promyelocytic leukemia was developed at Washington University – St Louis
In 1997, a mouse model of promyelocytic leukemia was developed by Washington University – St. Louis researcher Timothy…
