OriGene Technologies aquired Blue Heron Biotechnology
On Aug. 12, 2010, OriGene Technologies based in Rockville, Maryland, announced the acquisition of Blue Heron Biotechnology, a…
Researchers described successful construction of the first self-replicating, synthetic bacterial cell
On May 20, 2010, researchers at the J. Craig Venter Institute in Maryland published results describing the successful…
Hanger corporate headquarters was relocated from Bethesda, MD to Austin, TX
In 2010, Hanger announced that it will relocate it’s corporate headquarters was relocated from Bethesda, MD to Austin,…
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University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 2008, the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCC) received NCI designation, a…
The Kavli Foundation Institute awarded $7.5 million to establish the Institute for Brain Science at Columbia University Medical Center
On Mar. 10, 2004, The Kavli Foundation announced a $7.5 million award to establish a Kavli Institute for…
Sidney Kimmel gave $150 million to Hopkins for cancer research and patient
On Dec. 1, 202, Sidney Kimmel, founder and chairman of Jones Apparel Group, donated $150 million for cancer…
Georgetown University Hospital became part of MedStar Health
In 2000, the Georgetown University Hospital became part of MedStar Health, a not-for-profit network of seven hospitals in…
Trubion Pharmaceutical was founded
In 1999, Trubion Pharmaceutical was founded in Seattle as a spin-off from the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute,…
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Ground was broken for the Mark O Hatfield Research Center
On Nov. 4, 1997, Vice President Al Gore and Senator Mark O. Hatfield attended groundbreaking ceremonies for the…
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The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1996, the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) at Johns Hopkins University received National Cancer Institutes (NCI). The…
University of Maryland cancer programs moved to a private facility and renamed the University of Maryland Cancer Center
In 1996, the University of Maryland cancer programs moved to a private facility and renamed the University of…
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University of Maryland Cancer Center renamed Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
In 1996, the University of Maryland Cancer Center was renamed Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. In…
The Human Gene Mapping database was established
On Sept. 15, 1990, The Human Gene Mapping database was established at Johns Hopkins University. The database provides…
The Red Cross opened the Holland Laboratory (in Maryland) dedicated to biomedical research
In 1987, the Red Cross opened the Jerome H. Holland Laboratory (in Maryland), which was dedicated to biomedical…
The NIH Clinical Center was designated the “Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health”
On Dec. 12, 1980, the U.S. Senate passed Joint Resolution 213 which designated the National Institutes of Health’s…
President Nixon converted former biological warfare facilities research activities on the causes, treatment, and prevention of cancer
On Dec. 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon converted the Army’s former biological warfare facilities at Ft. Detrick,…
The Tuberculosis Program transferred from the U.S. Public Health Service to CDC
In 1960, the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) TB control and clinical research program was transferred to the…
Howard Hughes Medical Institute was founded
On Dec. 17, 1953, Howard Hughes signed documents that created the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, formed with the…
US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases was established
In 1943, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) established at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
The first large-scale deliberate release of bacteria into the environment was conducted
In 1939, the first large-scale deliberate release of bacteria into the environment takes place when Bp is sprayed…
The Priestley Medal awarded for first time to to Ira Remsen by the American Chemical Society
In 1923, the Priestley Medal, named for Joseph Priestley, was awarded for first time by the American Chemical…
The Priestley Medal was established by the American Chemical Society
In 1922, the Priestley Medal, named for Joseph Priestley, was awarded for first time by the American Chemical…
Baltimore health commissioner removed the city’s closure order
On Nov. 2, 1918, Baltimore health commissioner Dr. John Blake removed the city’s closure order. Public schools were…
Baltimore Health Commissioner allowed churches, retail stores, movie houses, theaters, poolrooms, and lodges to reopen
On Oct. 26, 1918, Baltimore health commissioner Blake decided to allow churches, retail stores, movie houses, theaters, poolrooms,…
Baltimore health commissioner ordered all churches and poolrooms closed
On Oct. 11, 1918, Baltimore health commissioner Dr. John Blake ordered all churches and poolrooms closed, and hinted…
Baltimore Health Commissioner restricted business hours for department, retail, and specialty stores
On Oct. 10, 1918, Baltimore Health Commissioner Blake restricted business hours for department, retail, and specialty stores. He…
The Baltimore school board decided to take unilateral action and to close all public schools until further notice
On Oct. 8, 1918, the Baltimore school board decided to take unilateral action and to close all public…
Streetcars and theaters were asked to increase ventilation and for patrons to use handkerchiefs when coughing and sneezing
On Oct. 1, 1918, Baltimore city Health Commissioner Dr. John Blake asked streetcars and theaters to increase ventilation…
Baltimore’s health department admitted to increasing cases of influenza but it was not yet a reportable disease
On Sept. 29, 1918, Baltimore’s health department admitted to increasing cases of influenza but it was not yet…
Drs. Anderson, Lumsen and Frost expanded scope of earlier typhoid studies
In 1908, Drs. John F. Anderson, Leslie L. Lumsen and Wade H. Frost expanded scope of earlier typhoid…