Enterovirus 71 epidemic reported in Malaysia
In 1997, the first Enterovirus 71 (EV71) epidemic was reported in Malaysia. EV71 is an important emerging pathogen…
BC Centre for Disease Control was founded
In 1997, the Univerity of British Columbia (UBC) approved an agreement with the BC Centre for Disease Control…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bristol-Myers Squibb opened a 433-acre research campus in Hopewell, New Jersey
In 1997, Bristol-Myers Squibb opened a 433-acre research campus in Hopewell, New Jersey. Two important new medicines co-developed…
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Planning began for the OHSU Center for Women’s Health
In 1997, planning began for Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) Center for Women’s Health, and an interim…
The Oregon Cancer Center was established with a grant from the National Cancer Institute
In 1997, the Oregon Cancer Center was established with a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of…
OHSU achieved National Cancer Institute designation, the first and only cancer research and care center in Oregon
In 1997, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that the institute achieved National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation,…
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…
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….
First gene therapy trial for patients with Hunter syndrome began at the University of Minnesota
On Oct. 25, 1996, the first gene therapy trial for patients with Hunter syndrome was begun at the…
World Osteoporosis Day established by the UK National Osteoporosis Society
Oct. 20, 1996, the United Kingdom’s National Osteoporosis Society supported by the European Commission, announced the creation of…
The University of Iowa National Laboratory for the Study of Rural Telemedicine began work supported by the US National Library of Medicine
On Oct. 1, 1996, the National Laboratory for the Study of Rural Telemedicine began work supported by the…
Ribozyme Pharmaceuticals announced IPO
On Apr. 12, 1996, Ribozyme Pharmaceuticals announced an initial public offering of 2,000,000 shares of its Common Stock…
The FDA approved anastrozole (Arimidex) as a treatment for breast cancer
In January 1996, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved anastrozole (Arimidex) as a treatment for breast…
Stanford researchers discovered that the p53 protein works as an ’emergency brake’ on cancer development
On Jan. 2, 1996, Stanford Medicine researchers announced they had discovered that the p53 protein, known to be…
The first official case of devil tumor facial disease was reported
In 1996, the first official case of devil tumor facial disease was reported. Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD)…
Cancer mortality rates declined nearly 3% between 1991 and 1995
In 1996, the American Cancer Society reported that the overall age-adjusted cancer mortality rate declined in each succeeding…
The National Research Council issued the nation’s first precollege science education standards
In 1996, the National Research Council issued the nation’s first precollege science education standards, a blueprint for engaging…
deCODE Genetics was founded in Reykjavik, Iceland
In 1996, deCODE genetics was funded in Reykjavik, Iceland. deCODE is a global leader in analyzing and understanding…