CanSinoBIO received approval for Its 13-valent penumococcal conjugate vaccine to start clinical trials
On Jun. 20, 2019, CanSino Biologics announced that it had received the National Medical Products Administration’s (NMPA) permission…
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Sinovac announced positive results from phase III trial of a Sabin strain-based inactivated Polio vaccine (sIPV) were published
On Apr. 16, 2019, Sinovac Biotech announced that the positive results from the Company’s Phase III clinical study…
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China announced new generation AI development plan
On Jul. 8, 2017, Chinaﾒs State Council released its ﾓNew Generation AI Development Planﾔ to advance Chinese artificial…
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Spread of avian flu noted in China, Korea, Europe
On Dec. 14, 2016, reports from China and South Korea painted a picture of spreading H5N6 avian flu…
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China Brain Project announced
On Jun. 17, 2016, the China Brain Project was announced which focused on the study of basic mechanisms…
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Wei Yang, Ph.D, received the SCBA Presidential Award for her achievements and leadership in structural biology
On May 1, 2015, Wei Yang, Ph.D, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, received the…
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Dendreon was acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals for $495 million
On Feb. 23, 2015, a bankruptcy judge approved the sale of the assets of Dendreon Corp., a Seattle-based…
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Dr. Horace H. Loh received the SCBA Lifetime Achievement Award for his achievements and leadership in biochemical neuropharmacology
In 2015, Dr. Horace H. Loh received the Society of Chinese Bioscientists in America (SCBA) Lifetime Achievement Award…
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Researchers unlock genetic code of cancer-causing liver fluke parasite
On Sept. 10, 2014, an international team of scientists from Singapore, Thailand, China and Australia announced that they…
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Biotechnology | COVID-19 | Diagnostics | Disease | Genomics | Therapeutics
The Human Genome Project was completed
On Apr. 13, 2003, the International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium announced the completion of the Human Genome Project…
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Meta Analysis Study Shows Impact of fluoride on neurological development in children
On Jul. 25, 2012, in a meta-analysis, researchers from the China Medical University in Shenyang and Harvard School…
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Tomato genome was published in Nature
On May 31, 2012, the tomato genome was published in Nature, culminating years of work by the Tomato…
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Soybeans were domesticated
On Jan. 6, 2012, scientists reported that small-seeded soybeans indicating wild-type soybeans date to 9,000 years ago. Historical…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Influenza | USDA | Vaccine
Novel Reassortant Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N5) Viruses in Domestic Ducks, China
On Jun. 11, 2011, scientists in China reported the isolation of 2 novel reassortant highly pathogenic avian influenza…
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The U.S. FDA opened its first foreign office in Beijing
On Nov. 19, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened its first foreign office in Beijing to…
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Smallpox appeared in the first agricultural settlements in northeastern Africa
On Jan. 8, 2005, researchers from Baylor University Medical Center reported that although the origin of smallpox is…
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The International Tomato Genome Sequencing Project was launched
On Jan. 28, 2004, the International Tomato Genome Sequencing Project was begun by an international consortium including participants…
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) was recognized
At t he end of February 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)…
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China granted the world’s first regulatory approval of a gene therapy product
In 2003, China granted the world’s first regulatory approval of a gene therapy product, Gendicine (Shenzhen SiBiono GenTech),…
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Dendreon Corporation launched its Initial Public Offering
On Jun. 16, 2000, Dendreon announced its initial public offering of 4,500,000 shares of common stock at $10.00…
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was founded in Seattle
In 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation began as the William H. Gates Foundation established in 1994,…
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Medtronic opened pacemaker assembly facility in Pudong, China
In 1997, Medtronic opened pacemaker assembly facility in Pudong, China, reflecting the importance of China as a key…
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Avian influenza H5N1 virus was first isolated from a farmed goose in China
In 1996, A/goose/Guangdong/1/1996 (H5N1), the precursor of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) was identified in…
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researcher David D. Ho unlocked HIV replication leading to development of combination drug therapy and lower AIDS death
In 1995, AIDS researcher David D. Ho from the The Rockefeller University unlocked HIV replication that led to…
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The CDC responded to H5N1 avian flu outbreak in China
In 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) responded to the H5N1 avian flu outbreak…
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Dendreon Corporation was founded
In 1992, Dendreon was founded, and its lead product, Provenge, was an immunotherapy for prostate cancer. Dendreon filed…
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The antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac), discovered by David T. Wong, was given FDA approval
In December 1987, the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac), discovered by David T. Wong, received U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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Genzyme launched an IPO at $10 a share, raising $28.3 million
On Jun. 5, 1986, Genzyme launched an Initial Public Offering (IPO) at $10 a share, and raised $28.3…
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Henri Termeer became president of Genzyme Corporation
In 1983, Henri Termeer became president of Genzyme Corporation. Termeer was previously a senior executive Baxter. Serving as…
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Genzyme Corporation was founded in Boston, Mass
On Jun. 8, 1981, Genzyme was founded by Sheridan Snyder, George M. Whitesides and scientist Henry Blair, with…
