UCSD researchers provided new insights into a key pathway that controls critical cell division mechanisms
On Nov. 20, 2019, University of California San Diego (UCSD) researchers provided new insights into a key pathway…
Merck acquired San Diego’s Calporta for up to $576 million
On Nov. 12, 2019, Calporta Therapeutics, one of eight San Diego biotech companies Avalon Ventures created with GlaxoSmithKline,…
Genentech announced FDA approval of antiviral drug Xofluza (Baloxavir Marboxil)
On Oct. 17, 2019, Genentech announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Xofluza (Baloxavir Marboxil),…
deCODE in Iceland agreed to sequence half of UK Biobank participants, largest ever undertaken
On Sept. 11, 2019, deCODE genetics in Iceland announced an agreement with a consortium of government, charity, researchers…
Eleventh U.S. CRISPR-Cas9 Patent Awarded to University of California, U Vienna, Charpentier
On Aug. 20, 2019, the eleventh U.S. CRISPR-Cas9 patent was awarded to University of California, the University of…
Genentech drug Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq) granted accelerated approval by FDA
On Jun. 10, 2019, Genentech drug Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq) announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had…
Amgen announced the launch of Amgen Community Oncology Research Collaborators
On May 28, 2019, Amgen, along with leading community oncology networks, announced the launch of Amgen Community Oncology…
Amgen announced FDA approval of EVENITY for the treatment of osteoporosis
On Apr. 9 2019, Amgen announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of EVENITY (romosozumab-aqqg) for the…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to K. Barry Sharpless
On Mar. 31, 2019, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to K. Barry Sharpless “to recognize…
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The FDA approved new formulation of Herceptin for subcutaneous use
On Feb. 28, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved trastuzumab and hyaluronidase-oysk injection,for subcutaneous use…
deCODE published the first full resolution genetic map of the human genome
On Jan. 24, 2019, scientists at deCODE genetics in Iceland, a subsidiary of Amgen, published the first genetic…
AstraZeneca closed Boulder-based LakeCentre and Longmont facilities
On Jan. 9, 2019, AstraZeneca announced it had closed plants in Colorado and layed off 210 workers. AstraZeneca…
Cancer registry managed by Keck School of Medicine of USC received $43.7 million award
On May 21, 2018, the National Cancer Institute awarded Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris…
UCLA researchers characterized the mechanism of the mammalian EAK-7 gene, or mEAK-7
On May 14, 2018, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers characterized the mechanism of the mammalian EAK-7…
Amgen announced Rhode Island as location of first US next-generation biomanufacturing plant
On Apr. 10, 2018, Amgen announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art next-generation biomanufacturing plant at its 75-acre…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Geraldine Richmond
On Mar. 19, 2018, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Geraldine Richmond by the American Chemical Society “to…
Norris Healthcare Center opened for patient care
On Mar. 9, 2018, the Keck Medicine of University of Southern California (USC) significantly expanded its patient care…
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Genentech drug Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh) was approved
On Nov. 16, 2017, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Genentech drug Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh)…
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Earth Microbiome Project scientists announced unprecedented catalog of microbial life on planet Earth
On Nov. 1, 2017, a study from the Earth Microbiome Project reported the most extensive snapshot ever of…
FDA approval brought first gene therapy to the U.S.
On Aug. 30, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) for certain pediatric and…
Genentech drug Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) was approved
On Mar. 28, 2017, Genentech drug Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Scripps Research Institute scientists created first stable semisynthetic organism
On Jan. 23, 2017, scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) announced the development of the first stable…
Genomic sequencing illuminated Shigella outbreaks in California
On Dec. 23, 2016, researchers at University of California (UC) Davis and California Department of Public Health announced…
The Jackson Laboratory announced a National Institute on Drug Abuse five-year $11 million grant
On Aug. 8, 2016, the National Institute on Drug Abuse announced a five-year grant totaling $11,714,623 to The…
ACIP voted that live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) should not be used during the 2016-2017 flu season
On Jun. 22, 2016, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP)…
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UCSD joined the National Microbiome Initiative, an effort to better understand microbiomes and develop tools to protect and restore healthy microbiome functionﾠ
On May 13, 2016, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced a new National…
$200 million gift launched the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC
On May 12, 2016, technology entrepreneur and founder of Oracle, Larry Ellison announced the donation $200 million to…
The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy was founded
On Apr. 13, 2016, the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy was created with a $250 million grant from…
Biotechnology | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics
Genentech drug Venclexta (venetoclax) was approved
On Apr. 11, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had granted accelerated approval…
The Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute for Neuroscience at Caltech was founded
In 2016, the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute for Neuroscience at Caltech was founded with a $1 billion…