The University of Minnesota Cancer Center was founded
In 2001, the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, now known as the Masonic Cancer Center, was founded. It…
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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center earned the NCI’s highest distinction as a Comprehensive Cancer Center
In 2001, the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) earned the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) highest distinction as a Comprehensive…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
Dan and Nancy Evans awarded E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 2001, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 2001 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would…
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Holden Cancer Center awarded NCI Comprehensive Center designation
In 2001, the Holden Cancer Center at University of Iowa received National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Center designation….
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Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia Created
In 2001, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia were created by the General Assembly and Governor to ensure…
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The drug imatinib mesylate (Gleevec) was shown to be effective against chronic myelogenous leukemia
In 2001, the drug imatinib mesylate (Gleevec) was shown in a clinical trial to be effective against chronic…
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Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego achieved NCI designated comprehensive cancer center status
In 1978, Moores Cancer Center (MCC) at UC San Diego achieved National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer…
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NCI established the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
On Dec. 3, 2000, the National Cancer Institute announced it had established the Center to Reduce Cancer Health…
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Holden Cancer Center awarded NCI Center designation
In 2000, the Holden Cancer Center at University of Iowa received National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center designation. The…
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A $60 million program was announced to address the unequal burden of cancer within certain special populations in the US
On Apr. 6, 2000, a $60 million program was announced to address the unequal burden of cancer within…
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Disease | FDA | Oncology | U.S. Congress
The Supreme Court ruled the FDA does not have authority to regulate tobacco as a drug
On Mar. 21, 2000, the Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 along ideological lines, that the U.S. Food…
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month was founded
On Feb. 29. 2000, President Clinton officially dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Since then, it…
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Stanford researchers first used gene expression profiling to distinguish cancer sub-types
In 2000, Stanford researchers led by Ash Alizadeh announced they had used gene expression profiling to identify two…
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Georgetown University Hospital became part of MedStar Health
In 2000, the Georgetown University Hospital became part of MedStar Health, a not-for-profit network of seven hospitals in…
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Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded
In 2000, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, was founded when the Georgetown University Medical Center authorized the establishment…
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Eli Lilly and Takeda Chemical Industries launched Actos, an oral antidiabetes agent
In 2000, Eli Lilly and Takeda Chemical launched Actos, an oral anti diabetes agent. In 2005, a PROactive…
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Fox Chase Cancer Center received Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence
In 2000, Fox Chase Cancer Center received Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center….
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Biotechnology | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics
FDA approved Targretin to treat certain T-cell lymphomas
On Dec. 29, 1999, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bexarotene (Targretin) to treat cutaneous T-cell…
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The National Cancer Institute published Atlas of Cancer Mortality, 1950-94, showing geographic patterns of cancer death rates across U.S.
On Dec. 8, 1999, the National Cancer Institute published the Atlas of Cancer Mortality, 1950-94, showing the geographic…
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Alvin and Ruth Siteman donated $35 to establish the Siteman Cancer Center
On Dec. 2, 1999, Alvin and Ruth Siteman donated $35 million to establish the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer…
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The National Cancer Institute awarded nearly $8 million in grants toward Early Detection Research Network
On Nov. 23, 199, the National Cancer Institute awarded nearly $8 million in grants toward the creation of…
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NeoPath merged with AutoCyte to create TriPath Imaging
On Jun. 7, 1999, NeoPath merged with AutoCyte to form TriPath Imaging based in Burlington, N.C. NeoPath was…
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The Indiana University Cancer Center became an NCI-designated cancer center
In 1999, The Indiana University (IU) Cancer Center became an National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center. Its mission…
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The Hudson-Webber Cancer Research Center opened
In 1999, the Hudson-Webber Cancer Research Center opened to serve as a ‘translational’ research facility, bridging the gaps…
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Timothy J Eberlein, MD was named director of the Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center
In 1999, Timothy J. Eberlein, MD was named director of the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center. As director…
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Washington University – St Louis radiation oncologists helped develop the world’s first big bore CT scanner
In 1999, Washington University – St. Louis radiation oncologists were instrumental in developing the world’s first big bore…
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Biotechnology | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Eppley Cancer Center became a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center
In 1999, the Eppley Cancer Center became a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center. NCI grant funding…
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Trubion Pharmaceutical was founded
In 1999, Trubion Pharmaceutical was founded in Seattle as a spin-off from the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute,…
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American Association for Cancer Research Scientist-Survivor Program was founded
In 1999, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Scientist-Survivor Program which united researchers with patients and survivor advocates…
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The Prostate Centre at VGH received $20 million donation by Vancouver businessman Jim Pattison
In 1999, the Vancouver Prostate Centre received a $20 million donation by Vancouver businessman Jim Pattison, the largest…
