Genentech drug Zelboraf (vemurafenib) was approved
On Aug. 16, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved vemurafenib tablets (Zelboraf, Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc.) for…
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Genomeon was established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
On Aug. 11, 2011, Genomeon was established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia by Dr. Harold…
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Siteman Cancer Center performed its 5,000th bone marrow transplant
On Aug. 9, 2011, the Siteman Cancer Center announced that it had performed its 5,000th bone marrow transplant,…
TomoTherapy acquired by Accuray
On Jun. 13, 2011, Accuray announced it had completed its acquisition of TomoTherapy. The combination creates the premier…
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University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center opened
On Jun. 6, 2011, University Hospitals (UH) Seidman Cancer Center, Northeast Ohio’s first and only freestanding cancer hospital,…
Roskamp Institute selected for funding by European Commission for a large-scale clinical trial on Nilvadipine
On May 25, 2011, the Roskamp Institute and an international research consortium led by Trinity College Dublin, were…
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Sandia and Cray tackled big data in new supercomputing institute
On May 20, 2011, Sandia and supercomputer manufacturer Cray Inc. announced they had signed a cooperative research and…
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The University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital opened a new, innovative building for mothers and children
On Apr. 30, 2011, The University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital opened a new, innovative building for mothers…
Governor Mary Fallin dedicated OMRF’s new 186,000 square foot research tower
On Apr. 21, 2011, Governor Mary Fallin dedicated the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s (OMRF) new 186,000 s.f. research…
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Jon M and Karen Huntsman donated $41 million to cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute
On Apr. 21, 2011, Jon M. and Karen Huntsman donated $41 million to cancer research at Huntsman Cancer…
Siemens introduced Aquaris, the world’s first waterproof, dust proof, and shock-resistant digital hearing aid
On Apr. 5, 2011, Siemens, now Sivantos, introduced Aquaris, the world’s first waterproof, dust proof, and shock-resistant digital…
Gilead Sciences acquired Calistoga Pharmaceuticals for $375 Million
On Feb. 22, 2011, Foster City, Calif-based Gilead Sciences and Calistoga Pharmaceuticals announced Gilead’s acquisition of Calistoga for…
Sanofi-aventis acquired Genzyme for $21 billion
On Feb. 15, 2011, Sanofi-aventis announced it would acquired Genzyme for $74 a share in cash or $21.1…
UCSF stem cell building was opened, a milestone for the pioneering program
On Feb. 9, 2011, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) celebrated the official opening of the Ray…
Stanford Medicine researchers used skin cells from patients with a severe genetic heart defect to create human heart cells with the same genetic mutation
On Feb. 9, 2011, Stanford researchers used skin cells from patients with a severe genetic heart defect to…
First international collaboration on Alzheimer’s disease genetics was launched
On Jan. 31, 2011, the first international collaboration on Alzheimer’s disease genetics was launched. The International Genomics of…
OMRF’s Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence opened its doors
In 2011, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence, led by Dr. Gabriel Pardo, opened…
Cardiac Science acquired by Opto Circuits of India for $55 million
On Dec. 3, 2010, Banglore, India-based Opto Circuits announced completion of its merger with Bothell-based Cardiac Science Corp….
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Jane and Lee Seidman donated $42 million to University Hospitals for Cancer Center
On Nov. 30, 2010, Jane and Lee Seidman have donated $42 million to University Hospitals (UH) – the…
ZymoGenetics was acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb for $885 million
On Oct. 12, 2010, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced it had completed its acquisition of ZymoGenetics. Bristol-Myers Squibb initiated…
Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute appointed Jack Faris as CEO
On Sept. 15, 2010, Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute appointed Jack Faris, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer. Previously,…
Driskill Foundation awarded $5 million to advance OHSU’s pioneering research in novel brain tumor treatment
On Aug. 25, 2010, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced a $5 million grant from the Walter…
OriGene Technologies aquired Blue Heron Biotechnology
On Aug. 12, 2010, OriGene Technologies based in Rockville, Maryland, announced the acquisition of Blue Heron Biotechnology, a…
The consolidated Dorris Neuroscience Center was dedicated at Scripps Research Institute
On May 25, 2010, the consolidated Dorris Neuroscience Center was dedicated at the Scripps Research Institute. Helen Dorris,…
The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health opened its doors
On May 21, 2010, The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, also known as the Cleveland Clinic Lou…
1st U.S. patient walked out of the hospital without a human heart
On May 3, 2010, Charles Okeke became the first U.S. patient to be discharged from the hospital without…
PROVENGE was approved by the FDA
On Apr. 29, 2010, the FDA approved sipuleucel-T (PROVENGE), made by the Dendreon Corp., an autologous cellular immunotherapy…
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Stanford researchers for the first time used a healthy person’s complete genome sequence to predict risk for dozens of diseases
On Apr. 29, 2010, Stanford University of researchers announced they had have used a healthy person’s complete genome…
Genentech opened its Hillsboro facility
On Apr. 10, 2010, Genentech opened its $400 million manufacturing center in Hillsboro, Oregon. The 75-acre property campus…
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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was established
On Mar. 10, 2010, National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) was established as a nationwide initiative…