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Dr. Gerald Nepom, director of the Virginia Mason Research Center, discovered genetic marker for Type I diabetes
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics

Dr. Gerald Nepom, director of the Virginia Mason Research Center, discovered genetic marker for Type I diabetes

In 1987, Dr. Gerald Nepom, the former director of the Virginia Mason Research Center, now known as the…

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National Native American AIDS Prevention Center was founded
Diagnostics | HIV | Life Science History | Therapeutics

National Native American AIDS Prevention Center was founded

In 1987, The National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) was founded by American Indian and Alaska Native…

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Investigational drug regulations revised to expand access to experimental drugs for patients with no alternative therapies
Biotechnology | FDA | Pharmaceutical | Rare Disease | Therapeutics

Investigational drug regulations revised to expand access to experimental drugs for patients with no alternative therapies

In 1987, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced revised regulations regarding Expanded Access (EA) to investigational…

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The FDA approved first Western blot blood test more specific HIV diagnostic test and AZT as the first antiretroviral drug to be used as a treatment for AIDS
Biotechnology | FDA | HIV | Therapeutics

The FDA approved first Western blot blood test more specific HIV diagnostic test and AZT as the first antiretroviral drug to be used as a treatment for AIDS

In 1987, the FDA approved first Western blot blood test more specific HIV diagnostic test and AZT as…

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UC San Diego Alumnus Susumu Tonegawa was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
Biotechnology | Therapeutics

UC San Diego Alumnus Susumu Tonegawa was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine

In 1987, University of California, San Diego Alumnus Susumu Tonegawa was awarded he Nobel Prize for Physiology or…

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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was dedicated
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Oncology | Therapeutics

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was dedicated

On Oct. 18, 1986, the Moffitt Cancer Center was dedicated. The center was established in 1981 by the…

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The CDC co-sponsored the first National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Disease | Neurology | Oncology | Therapeutics

The CDC co-sponsored the first National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control

On Sept. 9, 1986, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) co-sponsored the first National Conference…

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Bill Schroeder, the second human recipient of the Jarvik 7 artificial heart, died after living 620 days
Disease | FDA | Medical Device | Therapeutics

Bill Schroeder, the second human recipient of the Jarvik 7 artificial heart, died after living 620 days

On Aug. 6, 1986, Bill Schroeder from Jasper, Indiana, the second human recipient of the Jarvik 7 artificial…

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Interferon became the first anticancer drug produced through biotechnology
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Interferon became the first anticancer drug produced through biotechnology

On Jun. 5, 1986, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Hoffmann La Roche’s Interferon  initially for…

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Genzyme launched an IPO at $10 a share, raising $28.3 million
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Genzyme launched an IPO at $10 a share, raising $28.3 million

On Jun. 5, 1986, Genzyme launched an Initial Public Offering (IPO) at $10 a share, and raised $28.3…

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The first recombinant vaccine for humans, a vaccine for hepatitis B, was approved
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The first recombinant vaccine for humans, a vaccine for hepatitis B, was approved

In May 1986, the vaccine Recombivax HB, which protects against hepatitis B infection, was approved for marketing in…

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Eli Lilly acquired Hybritech
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Eli Lilly acquired Hybritech

On Mar. 19, 1986, Eli Lilly acquired San Diego-based Hybritech for $300 million. Hybritech was a leading producer…

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FDA approved Hybritech antibody test for prostate cancer – a first
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FDA approved Hybritech antibody test for prostate cancer – a first

In February 1986, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Hybritech’s Tandem-R PSA assay (P850048) with calibration…

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The Visible Human Project was launched
Biology | Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Therapeutics

The Visible Human Project was launched

In 1986, the Visible Human Project® (VHP), an outgrowth of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Long-Range Plan,…

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Lorne Tyrrell discovered the first antiviral drug to inhibit hepatitis B virus
Biotechnology | Infectious Disease | Therapeutics | Vaccine

Lorne Tyrrell discovered the first antiviral drug to inhibit hepatitis B virus

In 1986, while teaching a graduate course at the University of Alberta, Dr. Tyrrell found clues that might…

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President Ronald Reagan designated the month of March as Hemophilia Awareness Month
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President Ronald Reagan designated the month of March as Hemophilia Awareness Month

In 1986, President Ronald Reagan designated the month of March as Hemophilia Awareness Month to bring attention to…

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The first cannabinoid receptor was documented
Agriculture | Biotechnology | Neurology | Therapeutics

The first cannabinoid receptor was documented

In 1986, scientists independently identified the structure of a nerve cell receptor, now called CB1, which responded to…

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BC Transplant (BCT) was established
Biotechnology | Organ Transplant | Therapeutics

BC Transplant (BCT) was established

In 1986, BC Transplant (BCT) was established. BCT directs, delivers or contracts for all organ transplant services across…

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UC San Diego was designated one of eight national centers for research and treatment of AIDS
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | HIV | Therapeutics

UC San Diego was designated one of eight national centers for research and treatment of AIDS

In 1986, University of California San Diego Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) was designated one of eight national…

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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was founded
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Oncology | Therapeutics

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was founded

In 1986, the Moffitt Cancer Center was established by the Florida Legislature to meet a clear and compelling…

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Harcourt Sylvester Jr pledged $27.5 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Harcourt Sylvester Jr pledged $27.5 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

In 1986, philanthropist Harcourt Sylvester Jr. pledged $27.5 million to benefit cancer programs at the medical school, and…

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The CDC established the Division of Injury Epidemiology and Control
CDC | Diagnostics | NIH | Therapeutics

The CDC established the Division of Injury Epidemiology and Control

In 1986, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Division of Injury Epidemiology and…

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The University of Michigan Cancer Center received NCI designation
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The University of Michigan Cancer Center received NCI designation

In 1986, the University of Michigan Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. The Rogel Cancer Center…

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Dr. Stanley Cohen was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1986 for the co-discovery of epidermal growth factor
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Dr. Stanley Cohen was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1986 for the co-discovery of epidermal growth factor

In 1986, Dr. Stanley Cohen of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini each received…

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The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute designation
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The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute designation

In 1986, The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as a Cancer Center,…

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Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston published groundbreaking study that led to a national sickle cell disease screening program
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Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston published groundbreaking study that led to a national sickle cell disease screening program

In 1986, Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston while deputy branch chief of the Sickle Cell Disease Branch at the…

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First clinical tests conducted at UW of EPO to correct anemia of kidney failure
FDA | Life Science History | Therapeutics

First clinical tests conducted at UW of EPO to correct anemia of kidney failure

On Dec. 2, 1985, the first clinical tests were held at the University of Washington of erythropoietin (EPO),…

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The Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (PL 99-158) was signed into law
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The Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (PL 99-158) was signed into law

On Nov. 20, 1985, the Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (P.L. 99-158) was signed into law by…

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FDA approved human growth hormone
Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Therapeutics

FDA approved human growth hormone

On Oct. 18, 1985, Genentech received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its first medicine, Protropin…

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Surgeons  implanted a Total Artificial Heart into a 25-year-old grocery store clerk
Disease | Life Science History | Medical Device | Therapeutics

Surgeons implanted a Total Artificial Heart into a 25-year-old grocery store clerk

On Aug. 29, 1985, Dr. Jack Copeland, a cardiac surgeon at University Medical Center (now Banner—University Medical Center…

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