Amneal Pharmaceuticals donated hydroxychloroquine sulfate to state of Texas
On Mar. 26, 2020, Amneal Pharma announced it had donated 1,000,000 hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets to the Texas State…
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OPKO Health introduced Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test
On Mar. 5, 2020, BioReference Laboratories, an OPKO Health company, announced it was offering a test for the…
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Seqirus’ Received Health Canada approval of first cell-based seasonal influenza vaccine
On Dec. 11, 2019, Seqirus announced that its cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIVc) had received approval from Health…
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Teva Pharmaceuticals announced North America headquarters moved to New Jersey
On Jul. 6, 2018, Teva Pharmaceuticals announced it would move its U.S. headquarters to Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey…
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The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center became the 16th National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
In 2018, the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center became the 16th National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center funded with…
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Bristol-Myers Squibb announced closure of Seattle’s ZymoGenetics operation
On Dec. 13, 2016, Bristol-Myers Squibb announced that it would not renew its lease at the Lake Union…
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FDA expanded Gardasil 9 licensure to include males age 16-26 years
On Dec. 14, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had expanded Merck’s Gardasil 9…
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The Omar Boraie Chair in Genomic Science was established at Rutgers Cancer Institute
On Oct. 21, 2015, the Omar Boraie Chair in Genomic Science was established at Rutgers Cancer Institute. The…
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Stephen J Elledge and Evelyn M Witkin received Lasker Award
On Sept. 18, 2015, Stephen J. Elledge from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Evelyn M. Witkin from Rutgers…
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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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Common Pesticide May Increase Risk of ADHD
On Jan. 29, 2015, a Rutgers University study suggests that pregnant women and young children are more susceptible…
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Juno Theraputics completed its IPO
On Dec. 23, 2014, Juno Therapeutics announced the closing of its initial public offering of 12.7 million shares…
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Bristol-Myers Squibb announced plans to build state-of-the-art campus in Lawrenceville
On Sept. 23, 2014, Bristol-Myers Squibb announced plans to build a 650,000-square-foot office building on company-owned land in…
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Zostavax was approved by the FDA to prevent shingles in individuals 50 years of age and older
On Mar. 24, 2011, Zostavax, manufactured by Merck of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, was approved by the U.S….
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The CDC responded to a multi-state outbreak of E coli infections
On Dec. 14, 2006, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a multi-state outbreak of…
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Zostavax was approved by the FDA to prevent shingles (herpes zoster) in individuals 60 years of age and older
On May 25, 2006, Zostavax, manufactured by Merck & Co. of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, was approved by…
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FDA approved lowering the age limit to 12 mos for one of the two licensed hepatitis A vaccine
On Aug. 11, 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an application of a pediatric/adolescent formulation of…
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Molecular biologist Shirley M. Tilghman was elected the first woman president of Princeton University
On May 5, 2001, molecular biologist Shirley M. Tilghman was elected the first woman president of Princeton University….
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Scientists Create Smart Mouse
On Sept. 1, 1999, Princeton University researchers reported that they had genetically modified mice to have improved learning…
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Elizabeth Gould of Princeton University published observations of neurogenesis in the adult brain
In 1998, Elizabeth Gould of Princeton University first reported neurogenesis in an adult primate when she observed that…
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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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Biotechnology Council of New Jersey was founded
In 1994, The Biotechnology Council of New Jersey (BCNJ) was founded. Today, BioNJ is the life sciences trade…
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The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey was established at Rutgers University in New Brunswick
In 1991, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey was established at Rutgers, the State University of New…
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Merck Frosst Canada was established
In 1982, Merck Frosst Canada was created through the restructuring of Merck & Co., Charles E. Frosst, and…
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The most mutated gene in human cancer, p53, a tumor suppressor gene, was identified
In 1979, the most frequently mutated gene in human cancer, p53, was identified by six groups of researchers…
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Squibb formed ConvaTec as a separate division to develop adhesive skin barriers and products that could give people with an ostomy new freedom
In 1978, Squibb formed ConvaTec as a separate division to develop adhesive skin barriers and products that could…
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swine flu vaccination program in the U.S. Suspended following reports of paralysis
On Oct. 13, 1976, the swine flu vaccination program in the U.S. was suspended following reports of paralysis. …
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | FDA | Influenza | Life Science History | Therapeutics | Vaccine
H1N1 outbreak at Fort Dix lead to a vaccination program to prevent a pandemic
In 1976, Influenza A/Victoria-like strains had been identified in New Jersey as early as January 21. The novel…
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Squibb established worldwide headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey
In 1971, Squibb established worldwide headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey. It also expanded facilities for the Squibb Institute…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to William Oliver Baker
In 1966, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to William Oliver Baker “to recognize distinguished services…
