Colorado Biotechnology Council was established by Governor Bill Owens
In 2000, Colorado Biotechnology Council (CBA) was established by the Governor’s office to: recommend goals, policies and actions…
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Georgetown University Hospital became part of MedStar Health
In 2000, the Georgetown University Hospital became part of MedStar Health, a not-for-profit network of seven hospitals in…
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Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded
In 2000, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, was founded when the Georgetown University Medical Center authorized the establishment…
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Eli Lilly and Takeda Chemical Industries launched Actos, an oral antidiabetes agent
In 2000, Eli Lilly and Takeda Chemical launched Actos, an oral anti diabetes agent. In 2005, a PROactive…
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University of Minnesota research team completed sequencing the bacterium Pasteurella multocida genome
In 2000, University of Minnesota research team led by Vivek Kapur announced they had completed the sequencing of…
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Biotechnology | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics
FDA approved Targretin to treat certain T-cell lymphomas
On Dec. 29, 1999, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bexarotene (Targretin) to treat cutaneous T-cell…
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University of Washington announced the departure of Leroy Hood to establish a new instutute
On Dec. 13, 1999, the University of Washington (UW) announced that Dr. Leroy Hood, chair of the Department…
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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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Alvin and Ruth Siteman donated $35 to establish the Siteman Cancer Center
On Dec. 2, 1999, Alvin and Ruth Siteman donated $35 million to establish the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer…
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The Genome Sequencing Center at Washington University – St Louis completed sequencing of one third of the human genome
On Dec. 2, 1999, an international team of researchers at the Sanger Centre near Cambridge, England; University of…
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month was established
On Nov. 19, 1999, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month was established with a declaration by the U.S. Senate,…
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Roche received FDA approval of TAMIFLU, first pill to treat most common strains of influenza (A&B)
On Oct. 27, 1999, Hoffmann-La Roche and Gilead Sciences announced that Roche’s TAMIFLU (oseltamivir phosphate) had been approved…
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The Institute for Systems Biology was founded in Seattle
On Oct. 12, 1999, the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) was founded in Seattle by Alan Aderem, Ruedi…
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging opened its doors
On Sept. 30, 1999, the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, named for Marin County philanthropists Leonard and…
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Stanford researchers discovered a genetic mutation that causes narcolepsy
On Aug. 11, 1999, researchers led by Stanford’s Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, used a…
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Gilead Sciences and NeXstar Pharmaceuticals announced completion of their merger
On Jul. 29, 1999, Gilead Sciences and NeXstar Pharmaceuticals announced the closing of their agreement whereby Gilead acquired…
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The University of Southern California received a $110 million gift and was renamed the Keck School of Medicine
On Jul. 29, 1999, the University of Southern California (USC) announced that it had received a gift of…
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The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority was created
On Jun. 30, 1999, Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) announced that the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center had been…
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NeoPath merged with AutoCyte to create TriPath Imaging
On Jun. 7, 1999, NeoPath merged with AutoCyte to form TriPath Imaging based in Burlington, N.C. NeoPath was…
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The Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene began recruiting volunteers
On May 25, 1999. the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene, or STAR, one of the largest breast cancer…
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George Rathmann was named the first recipient of the Biotechnology Heritage Award
On May 17, 1999, George Rathmann, Chair of Bothell-based ICOS Corp. and Chair Emeritus of Amgen, was named…
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The Tennessee Biotechnology Association was established
On Apr. 15, 1999, the Tennessee Biotechnology Association (TBA), now the Life Science Tennessee, was established. The Tennessee…
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ZymoGenetics was instrumental in development of new hemophilia drug
On Mar. 27, 1999, Novo Nordisk, the ZymoGenetics parent company, announced approval of NovoSeven by the Food and…
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Rule publication defined dietary supplements labeling
On Mar. 23, 1999, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a rule publication that defined dietary supplements…
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was founded
On Feb. 8, 1999, The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was founded by Paula Kim, Terry Lierman and Pamela…
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was founded
On Feb. 7, 1999, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was founded by five national organizations funded by the…
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Jane E. Henney, MD, becomes the first woman Commissioner of Food and Drugs
On Jan. 17, 1999, Jane E. Henney, M.D., appointed by President Bill Clinton, became the first woman to…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | HIV | Therapeutics
Western Blot positive HIV tests done since Jan 1, 1999 became reportable by Texas State Law
On Jan. 1, 1999, HIV infection in adults (clients 13 years of age or older) became reportable by…
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American Association for Cancer Research Scientist-Survivor Program was founded
In 1999, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Scientist-Survivor Program which united researchers with patients and survivor advocates…
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ClinicalTrials.gov was founded
In 1999, ClinicalTrials.gov was founded as an Internet-based resource that provide information about clinical research studies to the…
