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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Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Neurology | Therapeutics
FDA approved Betaseron, the first of several biotech products that have had a major impact on multiple sclerosis treatment
On Jul. 23, 1993, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Betaseron, developed by Chiron and Berlex…
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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…
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Merck & Co acquired Charles E Frosst & Co
In 1965, Merck & Co. of New Jersey acquired Charles E. Frosst. In 1968, Merck Frosst Laboratories was…
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Biology | FDA | Life Science History | Measles | Vaccine
The first live virus measles vaccine (Rubeovax by Merck) was licensed
On Mar. 21, 1963, the first live virus measles vaccine (Rubeovax by Merck) was licensed. Other live virus…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Warren K. Lewis
In 1947, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Warren K. Lewis by the American Chemical Society “to recognize…
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The Squibb Institute obtained cultures of penicillium notatum from the UK and developed deep tank fermentation processes for production of penicillin
In 1940, Squibb obtained cultures of penicillium notatum from the U.K. and developed deep tank fermentation processes for…
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The Squibb Institute for Medical Research was established in New Brunswick, New Jersey
On Oct. 11, 1938, the Squibb Biological Laboratories, New Brunswick, New Jersey, established a new laboratory for the…
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Johnsonﾠ & ﾠJohnson established Ortho Research Laboratories
In 1937, Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson established Ortho Research Laboratories in Linden, New Jersey, to make women’s health products.
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George Harrison Shull published inaugural issue of Genetics magazine
In 1916, George Harrison Shull accepted a professorship at Princeton University. At his instigation, Princeton University Press began…
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Bristol, Myers Company purchased land in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for establishment of an ether production plant
In 1905, Bristol, Myers Company purchased land n New Brunswick, New Jersey, for establishment of an ether production…
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The Squibb sons sold Bristol, Myers Company to Lowell M Palmer and Theodore Weicker
In 1905, the Squibb sons sold the Bristol, Myers Company to Lowell M. Palmer and Theodore Weicker, and…
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In St. Louis, 13 children died of tetanus-contaminated diphtheria antitoxin
In 1901, diphtheria patients were routinely treated with antitoxin derived from the blood serum of horses. After 13…
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The Charles E Frosst & Co was founded
In 1899, Charles E. Frosst & Co, was founded by Mr. Frosst and four associates who rapidly introduced…
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Johnson ﾠ& ﾠJohnson was founded in New Brunswick, New Jersey
In 1886, three brothers, Robert Wood Johnson, James Wood Johnson and Edward Mead Johnson, founded Johnsonﾠ & ﾠJohnson…
