Stanford Medicine researchers first reported successful use of monoclonal antibodies to treat cancer
In 1981, Stanford oncologist Ronald Levy reported the first successful use of monoclonal antibodies, which are laboratory-created molecules…
John Wayne Cancer Institute was founded
In 1981, John Wayne Cancer Institute (formerly known as the John Wayne Cancer Clinic) was founded to promote…
Hybritech issued its Initial Public Offering
In 1981, Hybritech issued its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and raised $12 million, and $33 million in a…
The University of Hawaii Cancer Center was founded
In 1981, The University of Hawaii Cancer Center (UH Cancer Center) was founded. The UH Cancer Center’s mission…
The Health Programs Extension Act of 1980 was signed into law, extending National Cancer Institute authorization for 3 years
On Dec. 17, 1980, the Health Programs Extension Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-538), introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy,…
Vincent T DeVita, Jr. became the ninth director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until 1988
On Jul. 9, 1980, Dr. Vincent T. DeVita, Jr. became the ninth director of the National Cancer Institute…
The Holden Cancer Center at the University of Iowa was established
In 1980, The Holden Cancer Center at University of Iowa was founded with Richard L. DeGowin, M.D. appointed…
The Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center opened
In 1980, the $2 million Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center (GROC) opened as a partnership between Wayne State University’s…
Genetic Systems was founded
In 1980, Genetic Systems was founded in Seattle as a monoclonal antibody-based diagnostic company by Robert Nowinski of…
NCI and National Naval Medical Center signed agreement to cooperate in cancer treatment research program
On Jul. 18, 1979, the National Cancer Institute and the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., signed an…
Ground was broken for the USC Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital and Research Institute
On May 10, 1979, ground was broken for the University of Southern Califrona Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital…
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…
Dr. Norman H Cromwell became acting director of the Eppley Cancer Center
In 1979, Dr. Norman H. Cromwell of the Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, became acting director of…
President Carter signed the Community Mental Health Centers Act
On Nov. 9, 1978, the President Jimmy Carter signed the Community Mental Health Centers Act (P.L. 95-622) amending…
The first human testing of a biological therapy was conducted (alpha-interferon)
On Nov. 9, 1978, the first human testing of a biological therapy was conducted (alpha-interferon). The Cancer Research…
The Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit was established
In 1978, The Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI), a not-for-profit, NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded in metropolitan Detroit….
The FDA approved cisplatin (Platinol) for use in combination with other drugs in the treatment of metastatic testicular and metastatic ovarian cancer
In 1978, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved cisplatin (Platinol) for use in combination with other…
University of Arizona Cancer Center was designated by the NCI as an official cancer research and treatment center
In 1978, The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) received its first National Cancer Institute (NCI) Support Grant…
The University of California, San Diego Cancer Center was founded
In 1978, the University of California, San Diego Cancer Center was founded as one of just 45 National…
Hybritech was founded in San Diego
In 1978, Hybritech was founded by cancer researcher Ivor Royston and lab technician Howard Birndorf of the University…
The NCI awarded the Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit with comprehensive status
In 1978, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded the Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit with comprehensive status. Known…
The Norris Cotton Cancer Center received NCI Cancer Center designation
In 1978, the Norris Cotton Cancer Center in New Hampshire received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated in recognition…
The Carbone Cancer Center Clinical Sciences Center was completed
In 1978, the Carbone Cancer Center Clinical Sciences Center was completed in January adding over 70,000 square feet…
UK Markey Cancer Foundation established
In 1978, the University of Kentucky (UK) Markey Cancer Foundation, previously the Ephraim McDowell Cancer Research Foundation, was…
Saccharin Study and Labeling Act passed by Congress to stop FDA from banning the chemical sweetener
On Nov. 23, 1977, the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act was enacted by the U.S. Congress to stop…
Bristol-Myers introduced BICNU (carmustine), for treatment of brain and lymphatic cancers
On Mar. 7, 1977, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Bristol-Myers’ BICNU (carmustine), for the treatment of…
The first national cancer patient education program (I Can Cope) was founded
In 1977, the first national cancer patient education program (I Can Cope) was founded by the National Cancer…
National Cancer Institute established the first electronic registry of cancer clinical trials (CLINPROT)
In 1977, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) established the first electronic registry of cancer clinical trials (CLINPROT). This…
Dana-Farber received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation
In 1977, Dana-Farber (DF) received National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center designation one of the first in…
Lineberger Foundation pledged $1 million to building fund for new cancer research center building
In 1977, the Lineberger Foundation pledged $1 million to a building fund for a new cancer research center…