NCI five-year grant extends nanoparticle research targeting pancreatic cancer
On Oct. 1, 2015, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded a $2.8 million grant five-year grant to researchers…
The Kavli Foundation awarded $20 million to establish the Kavli Neuroscience Discovery Institute at The Johns Hopkins University
On Oct. 1, 2015, The Kavli Foundation announced a $20 million award to establish the Kavli Neuroscience Discovery…
Scripps Research Institute received $5.65 million gift from San Diego philanthropist Helen Dorris
On Sept. 16, 2015, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) announced it had received a $5.65 million gift from…
$25 million gift created new UT ﾠSouthwestern Monty and Tex Moncrief Medical Center at Fort Worth
On Aug. 20, 2015, the University of Texas System Board of Regents approved establishment of the Southwestern Monty…
VGTI Florida announced plans to close research institute
On Aug. 14, 2015, The Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida (VGTI Florida) announced plans to close…
The University of New Mexico Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute designation
On Aug. 12. 2015, the University of New Mexico Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. Cancer…
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Baylor Cancer Center received comprehensive designation from the NCI and renamed after Dan L. Duncan
On Jul. 30, 2015, Baylor Cancer Center received comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The Center…
Benaroya Research Institute’s Carla J Greenbaum, MD was named chair of Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet
On Jul. 14, 2015, Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) announced that Carla J. Greenbaum, MD, had…
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The Harold C Simmons Cancer Center received The National Cancer Institute designation
On Jul. 10, 2015, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced it had awarded the UT Southwestern Medical Center’s…
Siteman Cancer Center received an “exceptional” rating from the NCI for its research
On Jul. 7, 2015, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and…
The Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority was defunded
On Jun. 29, 2015, the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority (LSDF) was defunded by the Washington State Legislature,…
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Keck School of Medicine of USC established USC Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute
On Jun. 26, 2015, The Keck School of Medicine announced it had established the University of Southern California…
OHSU sets fundraising record by meeting $1 billion challenge from Nike co-founder and wife
On Jun. 24, 2015, Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) announced it had met Nike co-founder Phil Knight…
The Burnham Institute for Medical Research renamed Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Research Institute
On Jun. 24, 2015, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) announced that Sanford-Burnham has received a gift…
Southwestern Medical Center announced a $25 million gift from Lyda Hill
On Jun. 10, 2015, Southwestern Medical Center announced it has received a $25 million gift from Lyda Hill,…
OHSU research building named for noted molecular biologist
On Jun. 4, 2015, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced it had named a research building after…
USC received $25 million gift to name USC Tina and Rick Caruso Department of Otolaryngology
On Jun. 3, 2015, Business leader and University of Southern California (USC) Trustee Rick J. Caruso and his…
Zika virus circulation was confirmed in Brazil
On May 15, 2015, Zika virus circulation was confirmed in Brazil, and the Centers for Disease Control and…
UT Southwestern established the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute
On May 14, 2015, the University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the establishment of the Peter…
OHSU and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory team up to accelerate biomedical discovery
On May 6, 2015, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU and the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National…
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey was one of seven worldwide sites to offer debulking prostatectomy
On May 5, 2015, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey was one of seven international sites to offer…
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The NIH dedicated the Lowell P Weicker building
On May 4, 2015, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) dedicated Building 4 in honor of Lowell P….
FDA approved injectable drug to eliminate double chin
On Apr. 29, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Kybella, an injection…
Casey Eye Institute researchers develop technology to address blindness
On Apr. 24, 2015, researchers led by David Huang, M.D., Ph.D. at Oregon Health Sciences University’s (OHSU) Casey…
Genentech announced plans to invest $125 million in Hillsboro facility
On Mar. 26, 2015, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced plans to invest more than $125…
USC received transformative $50 million gift to name renowned Institute for Brain Research
On Mar. 25, 2015, longtime University of Southern California (USC) benefactors Mark and Mary Stevens donated $50 million…
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center was designated a Cancer Center of Excellence by the State of Florida
On Mar. 25, 2015, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center was designated a Cancer Center of Excellence by the…
deCODE genetics published the genomic portrait of a nation
On Mar. 25, 2015, deCODE genetics published four landmark papers built on whole-genome sequence data from more than…
$13 million gift launched new maternal and child health center at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health
On Mar. 2, 2015, Dr. Helen Wallace, a world-renowned professor, mentor and advocate known for her passion for…
Dendreon was acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals for $495 million
On Feb. 23, 2015, a bankruptcy judge approved the sale of the assets of Dendreon Corp., a Seattle-based…