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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Hybrid Capture II human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test is approved by the FDA
In 1999, The Hybrid Capture II human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test was approved by the FDA as a…
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…
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…
Michael Smith Genome Science Centre was founded
In 1999, Michael Smith, recipient of the 1993 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, founded Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Science…
Trubion Pharmaceutical was founded
In 1999, Trubion Pharmaceutical was founded in Seattle as a spin-off from the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute,…
Mouse model of prostate cancer was developed at Washington University – St Louis
On Dec. 22, 1998, Washington University – St. Louis researcher Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD and colleagues developed a…
The FDA approved the monoclonal antibody Herceptin (Trastuzumab) for treatment of metastatic breast cancer
On Sept. 25, 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the monoclonal antibody Herceptin (Trastuzumab) for…
Medical College of Georgia researchers identified enzyme role in preventing a mother’s immune system from rejecting a fetus
On Sept. 8, 1998, the Medical College of Georgia researchers Dr. David Munn and immunologist Andrew Melllor identified…
The FDA approved Genentech drug Xeloda (capecitabine)
On April 30, 1998, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Genentech’s drug Xeloda (capecitabine) for the…
Results of the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial were announced
On Apr. 6, 1998, results of the National Cancer Institute’s Breast Cancer Prevention Trial, testing the effectiveness of…
Seattle Genetics was incorporated
On Jan. 13, 1998, Seattle Genetics (Seagen) was founded in Bothell as a biotechnology company focused on developing…
The City of Hope Cancer Center received NCI comprehensive cancer center designation
In 1998, National Cancer Institute (NCI)Â awarded the City of Hope Cancer Center NCI-comprehensive cancer center designation. City…
The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $5 million gift from local philanthropist Henrietta Lee
In 1998, The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $5 million gift from local philanthropist Henrietta Lee which…
Dr. Patrick Lee developed a reovirus that can infect and kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells
In 1998, University of Calgary’s Dr. Patrick Lee revealed that reovirus injected in mice shrank tumours from brain…
Cancer incidence rates showed first sustained decline since NCI began keeping records in 1973
In 1998, Cancer incidence rates showed first sustained decline since the National Cancer Institute (NCI) began keeping records…
Yale Cancer Center researchers discovered the gene, Survivin, which is linked to the detection of some cancers
In 1998, Yale Cancer Center researchers discovered the gene, Survivin, which is linked to the detection of some…
Tamoxifen, created with the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line established by Karmanos, reduced the incidence of some breast cancer outcomes
In 1998, Tamoxifen, created with the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line established by Karmanos, was revealed to reduce…
The Case Cancer Center was recognized as an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
In 1998, The Case Cancer Center (Case CCC) was recognized as an National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer…
The prevalence of U.S. adult smoking declined to 24.1 percent in 1998
In 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that an estimated 47.2 million adults (24.1%),…
The National Cancer Institute Director’s Consumer Liaison Group was established
On Nov. 6, 1997, the National Cancer Institute Director’s Consumer Liaison Group was established to advise and provide…
The Cancer Genome Anatomy Project was launched
In 1997, the Cancer Genome Anatomy Project (CGAP), created by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is a multi-year…
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The UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center gained comprehensive cancer center status
In 1997, the the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) gained NCI designated…
The University of Colorado Cancer Center received comprehensive cancer center designation from NCI
In 1997, the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU) at the Anschutz Medical Campus received National Cancer Institute…
The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University received its NCI ‘comprehensive’ designation
In 1997, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University received its National Cance Institute ‘comprehensive’…
The Oregon Cancer Center was established with a grant from the National Cancer Institute
In 1997, the Oregon Cancer Center was established with a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of…