Canada Foundation awarded $6 million for Innovation Metabolomics Innovation Centre at the University of Alberta
On Jan. 9, 2017, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) awarded $6 million for Canada’s national metabolomics laboratory,…
Bristol-Myers Squibb announced closure of Seattle’s ZymoGenetics operation
On Dec. 13, 2016, Bristol-Myers Squibb announced that it would not renew its lease at the Lake Union…
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The McDonnell Genome Institute received a $60 million from the NIH to study the genetics of common diseases
On Jan. 19, 2016, the McDonnell Genome Institute at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis announced…
Benaroya Research Institute’s Carla J Greenbaum, MD was named chair of Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet
On Jul. 14, 2015, Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) announced that Carla J. Greenbaum, MD, had…
FDA approved Novo Nordisk’s injection for obesity
On Dec. 23, 2014, Novo Nordisk the FDA approved a formulation of Novo Nordiskﾒs diabetes drug, liraglutide, for…
The University of Iowa dedicated $126 million biomedical hub
On Oct. 15, 2014, the University of Iowa ushered in a new age of accelerated research in biomedicine…
Landmark study generated Mature human insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells from stem cells in vitro
On Oct. 9, 2014, a landmark study led by Douglas Melton from Harvard University successfully generated functional, mature human…
Abbott received CE Mark for FreeStyleﾮ Libre, revolutionary glucose monitoring system for people with diabetes
On Sept. 3, 2014, Abbott announced it had received CE Mark (Conformite Europeenne) for its FreeStyleﾮ Libre Flash…
The Burnham Institute for Medical Research announced record $275 million gift
On Jun. 28, 2014, The Burnham Institute for Medical Research announced a record $275 million anonymous to helping…
Benaroya Research Institute received 7-year award to lead Immune Tolerance Network
On Jan. 23, 2014, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason…
Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute received a $2 million grant for RNA research
On Aug. 6, 2013, Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute (PNDRI) received a $2 million National Institutes of Health…
Lucentis approved for treatment of diabetic macular edema
On Aug. 10. 2012, Genentech announced that Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug…
The Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research opened
On Oct. 29, 2010, The Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research…
ZymoGenetics was acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb for $885 million
On Oct. 12, 2010, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced it had completed its acquisition of ZymoGenetics. Bristol-Myers Squibb initiated…
Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute appointed Jack Faris as CEO
On Sept. 15, 2010, Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute appointed Jack Faris, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer. Previously,…
William Hagopian was appointed Scientific Director at the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute
On Nov. 11, 2009, the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute announced the appointment of William Hagopian, M.D., Ph.D.,…
Andras Nagy reported the discovery of a new non-viral method of creating stem cells from other cells of the body
In 2009, Dr. Andras Nagy reported the discovery of a new non-viral method of creating stem cells from…
Fraternal Order of Eagles announced a $25 million gift commitment to fund diabetes research at University of Iowa
On Sept. 16, 2008, leaders of The Fraternal Order of Eagles, the University of Iowa and the University…
Pacific Northwest Research Institute changed name to Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute
On Feb 25, 2008, the Pacific Northwest Research Institute changed its name to Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute…
Leadership gift of $5.5 million from Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation established new diabetes health center at OHSU
On Jul. 11, 2007, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced a leadership gift of $5.5 million from…
R Paul Robertson received two NIDDK grants totaling to improve islet transplantation
In 2007, R. Paul Robertson, M.D., at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute, received two grants totaling $3,173,400 from…
Texas Biomed researchers published a genetic linkage map for the rhesus monkey
In 2006, Texas Biomed researchers published a genetic linkage map for the rhesus monkey. In 1999, Texas Biomed…
Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly annnounced Byettaﾮ approved and launched in the US
On Apr. 29, 2005, Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly announced the FDA had approved BYETTA(TM) (exenatide) injection as…
University of Alabama Mecial Center’s new multi-specialty clinic and College of Community Health Sciences opened
On May 11, 2004, the University of Alabama Medical Center’s opened a new $13.5 million 77,000 square foot…
William Hagopian launched The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young study
In 2004, William Hagopian, M.D., Ph.D., launched The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study at…
OMRF opened the state’s first small animal magnetic resonance imaging facility
In 2004, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) opened the state’s first small animal magnetic resonance imaging facility….
Dr. Vincent Poitout at the Pacific Northwest Research Foundation won the Thomas R Lee Award from the American Diabetes Association
On Apr. 23, 2003, Dr. Vincent Poitout at the Pacific Northwest Research Foundation (PNRF) won the Thomas R….
The Virginia Mason Research Center was renamed Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason
On Apr. 2, 2003, the Virginia Mason Research Center, located in Seattle, was renamed Benaroya Research Institute at…
William Hagopian at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute began Phase I of the hOKT3 study
In 2003, Dr. William Hagopian at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute began Phase I of the hOKT3 study….
International consortium launched genetic variation mapping project
On Oct. 29, 2002, an international research consortium launched a $100 million public-private effort to create the next…