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Genentech drug Tarceva (erlotinib) was approved
On Nov. 18, 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Â announced it had approved Genentech’s drug Tarceva…
NCI launched the National Lung Screening Trial to compare two ways of testing for early lung cancer in current and former heavy smokers
On Sept. 18, 2002, the National Cancer Institute launched the National Lung Screening Trial to compare two ways…
The National Cancer Institute launched the National Lung Screening Trial
In 2002, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) launched the landmark National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) to determine whether…
Alpha-Tocopherol Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention Study found no benefit from use of beta-carotene supplements
On Apr. 14, 1994, the Alpha-Tocopherol Beta-Carotene (ATBC) Cancer Prevention Study found no benefit from the use of…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Howard E. Simmons
In 1994, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Howard E. Simmons ‘for his numerous contributions…
Washington University School of Medicine announced as a participating site for the prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers (PLCO study)
In 1993, the Washington University School of Medicine announced that it was a participating site for the prostate,…
The CDC established the Chronic Disease Division
In 1988, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Chronic Disease Division to target…
Harcourt Sylvester Jr pledged $27.5 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
In 1986, philanthropist Harcourt Sylvester Jr. pledged $27.5 million to benefit cancer programs at the medical school, and…
John Wayne Cancer Institute was founded
In 1981, John Wayne Cancer Institute (formerly known as the John Wayne Cancer Clinic) was founded to promote…
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FDA approved Cisplatin, a platinum-containing anticancer compound
On Dec. 19, 1978, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Cisplatin for use in testicular and ovarian…
The CDC became the home for the National Clearinghouse for Smoking and Health
In 1976, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) became the home for the National Clearinghouse…
The Wistar Institute was designated a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center
In 1972, The Wistar Institute was designated the first National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Center in basic research…
Court of Appeals ruled commercial success does not constitute substantial evidence of drug safety and efficacy
On Feb. 27, 1970, in Upjohn v. Finch the Court of Appeals upheld enforcement of the 1962 drug…
First evidence linking smoking and lung cancer was published at Washington University in St Louis
On May 27, 1950, Washington University physician Evarts A. Graham, MD, and medical student Ernst Wynder published a…
NIH scientists first identified type II cell of pulmonary alveolus as the cell of origin of the common alveologenic tumours of the lungs
In 1939, Hugh G. Grady and Harold L. Stewart first identified the type II cell of the pulmonary…
Medical College of South Carolina researchers published artucle that linked brown lung disease (asbestosis) with cancer
In May 1935, Kenneth Lynch and William Atmar Smith from the Medical College of South Carolina published an…
World’s first succesful surgical lung removal was performed at Washington University – St Louis
On Apr. 4, 1933, Evarts A. Graham, MD at Washington University – St. Louis performed the world’s first…