The FDA approved the vaccine Gardasil for HPV
On Jun. 8, 2006, the FDA approved the vaccine Gardasil, which protects against persistent infection by the two…
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Massey Cancer Center’s opened Goodwin Research Laboratory
On May 11, 2006, Massey Cancer Center’s opened Goodwin Research Laboratory, an 80,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art cancer research laboratory.
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Siteman Cancer Center was selected to be part of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
On Mar. 22, 2006, the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington School of Medicine in St….
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Medical Device | Medicine | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
Dan L. Duncan contributed $100 million to the Baylor Cancer Center
On Jan. 31, 2006, Dan Duncan, founder of Enterprise Partners, an energy company in Houston, announced a donation…
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The prevalence of U.S. adult smoking declined to 20.8 percent in 2006
In 2006, an estimated 20.8% (45.3 million) of U.S. adults were current cigarette smokers; of these, 80.1% (36.3…
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The Indiana University Cancer Center renamed Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center
In 2006, The Indiana University Cancer Center was renamed the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center….
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Calistoga Pharmaceuticals was founded
In 2006, Calistoga Pharmaceuticals was founded as a Seattle-based spin-off from ICOS Corp. that was dedicated to developing…
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NCI launched TAILORx trial to determine whether gene expression patterns in early-stage breast cancer can distinguish women at high risk of recurrence
In 2006, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) launched the TAILORx trial to determine whether gene expression patterns in…
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Diagnostics | Disease | Genomics | Oncology | Therapeutics
NCI and NHGRI launched effort to accelerate understanding molecular basis of cancer with genome analysis
On Dec. 13, 2005, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute launched a…
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Karmanos Cancer Institute became Michigan’s first and only independent hospital exclusively for cancer patients
On Dec. 1, 2005, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute became Michigan’s first and only independent hospital exclusively…
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National Cancer Institute launched a cancer biorepository pilot project to standardize biospecimen collection
On Nov. 7, 2005, the National Cancer Institute launched a cancer biorepository pilot project designed to standardize biospecimen…
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The National Cancer Institute announced the Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer initiative
On Oct. 11, 2005, the National Cancer Institute announced the Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC) initiative…
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Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer showed cancer death rates dropped from 1993-2002
On Oct. 5, 2005, the National Cancer Institute’s Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer,…
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Siteman Cancer Center opened a new center at Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital
On Sept. 22, 2005, the Siteman Cancer Center opened a new center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. The…
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The National Cancer Institute approved a $10 million award for OHSU Cancer Institute
On Jul. 18, 2005, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced receipt of a five-year, $10 million award…
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Biotechnology | Disease | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic Disease Prevention Act amended the Public Health Service Act
On Jun. 29, 2005, the Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic Disease Prevention Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-18) amended…
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The National Cancer Institute announced the Community Networks Program
On May 6, 2005, the National Cancer Institute announced the Community Networks Program (CNP), a 5-year initiative to…
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Karmanos Cancer Institute acquired clinical facilities from the Detroit Medical Center
On May 1, 2005, The Wayne State University Karmanos Cancer Institute announced it had acquired its clinical facilities…
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The National Cancer Institute announced the creation of the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid
On Apr. 12, 2005, the National Cancer Institute announced the creation of the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid. The…
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Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego opened new consolidated facility
On Apr. 8, 2005, Moores Cancer Center (MCC) at University of California, San Diego opened its new consolidated…
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World Cancer Day was established by The World Health Organization
On Feb. 4, 2005, World Cancer Day was established by The World Health Organization. Cancer is a leading…
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The Georgia Legislature passed the Smoke Free Air Act
In 2005, the Georgia Legislature passed the Smoke Free Air Act, banning indoor smoking in publicly accessible buildings,…
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UW Doctor performed SCCA’s first video-assisted thoracic surgery
In 2005, Dr. Michael Mulligan from the University of Washington performed Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s (SCCA) first video-assisted…
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Diagnostics | Disease | NIH | Oncology
The Patient Navigator Research Program assessed impact of patient navigators
In 2005, The Patient Navigator Research Program (PNRP), a National Cancer Institute initiative, was underway to assess the…
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FDA approved Kepivance for severe oral mucositis in cancer patients undergoing bone marrow transplant
On Dec. 15, 2004, Amgen announced that following priority review, the FDA has approved Kepivance(TM) (palifermin), the first…
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UI Microbiology Professor Mark Stinski made the discoveries of CMV promoter and was named Iowa Inventor of the Year
On Sept. 30, 2003, University of Iowa (UI) Microbiology Professor Mark Stinski made the discoveries of CMV promoter…
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The National Cancer Institute announced the Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer
On Sept. 13, 2004, the National Cancer Institute announced the Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer, a 5-year initiative…
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National Cancer Institute’s Annual Report to the Nation found cancer incidence and death rates on the decline
On Jun. 3, 2004, the National Cancer Institute’s Annual Report to the Nation found cancer incidence and death…
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Biotechnology | FDA | Medicine | Oncology | Therapeutics
FDA approved the first antiangiogenic drug for cancer, Avastin
On Feb. 26, 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved the first antiangiogenic…
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The University of Georgia Cancer Center was established
In 2004, the University of Georgia Cancer Center was established, specializing in drug targets, diagnostic tests, cancer vaccines,…
