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…
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Siteman and St. Louis Children’s Hospital established Siteman Kids at St Louis Children’s Hospital
In 2016, Siteman and St. Louis Children’s Hospital established Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, focused on…
UMKC began $21.5 million science lab renovation
On Jun. 5, 2015, the University of Missouri-Kansas City began a $21.5 million modernization of its primary biology…
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University of Missouri School of Medicine received $2.4 million gift to funds endowed faculty chair in oncology
On Aug. 21, 2014, Mark McAndrew, a resident of McKinney, Texas, gave $2.4 million to the University of…
The genome sequence of the common marmoset was published in Nature Genetics
On Aug. 5, 2014, a team of scientists from around the world led by Baylor College of Medicine…
Washington University scientists decoded the genome of an intestinal parasite that causes hookworm
On Jan. 19, 2014, Washington University scientists announced they had decoded the genome of the hookworm, Necator americanus….
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Siteman Cancer Center performed the world’s first MRI-guided radiation therapy treatment
In 2014, Siteman Cancer Center performed the world’s first MRI-guided radiation therapy treatment, allowing for visualized and adaptable…
Siteman Cancer Center debuted the first single-vault proton therapy center in the country
On Dec. 19, 2013, the Siteman Cancer Center debuted the first single-vault proton therapy center in the U.S.:…
Genome of the western painted turtle sequenced
On Apr. 3, 2013, scientists announced they had decoded the genome of the western painted turtle, one of…
Sea Turtle Genome Revealed Ancient Roadmap of Survival
On Feb. 7, 2023, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries’ tissue library announced they…
A new phlebovirus (Heartland virus) associated with severe febrile illness in Missouri published
On Aug. 30, 2012, a new phlebovirus, discovered in northwestern Missouri by Dr. Scott Folk of Heartland Regional…
The Helix Center Biotech Incubator opened its doors
On Jun. 25, 2012, the Helix Center Biotech Incubator opened its doors, owned and operated by the St….
Washington University’s Genome Institute received $114 million grant
On Dec. 6, 2011, Washington University’s Genome Institute received a four-year $114 million grant from the National Human…
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Siteman Cancer Center performed its 5,000th bone marrow transplant
On Aug. 9, 2011, the Siteman Cancer Center announced that it had performed its 5,000th bone marrow transplant,…
The genome of the Orangutan was sequenced
On Jan. 26, 2011, the Orangutan Genome Sequencing Consortium, a collaboration between the Human Genome Sequencing Center at…
The Danforth Foundation’s made final gift of $70 million to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
On Jan. 12, 2011, The Danforth Foundation’s made a final gift of $70 million to the Donald Danforth…
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Siteman Cancer Center received NCI SPORE grant to study endometrial cancer
On Mar. 5, 2010, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced that it had awarded the Siteman Cancer Center…
St. Jude Children’s Hospital launched the Pediatric Cancer Genome Project
On Jan. 25, 2010, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine launched a $65…
James Carrington, a professor of botany at Oregon State University was elected to the National Academy of Sciences
On Feb. 25, 2008, Oregon State University’s James Carrington, a professor of botany and plant pathology and a…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to M Frederick Hawthorne
On Jun. 27, 2008, the Priestley Medal was awarded to M. Frederick Hawthorne by the American Chemical Society…
Genetic region linked to a five times higher lung cancer risk
On Sept. 2008, a narrow region on chromosome 15 contains genetic variations strongly associated with familial lung cancer,…
The Bio-Research and Development Growth (BRDG) Park building was constructed
In 2008, the Bio-Research and Development Growth (BRDG) Park building was constructed on the north end of the…
The University of Missouri Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory was opened
In 2008, the University of Missouri Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory opened its new $15.5 million facility at Discovery…
The Institute for Public Health at Washington University – St Louis was established
In 2008, the Institute for Public Health at Washington University – St. Louis was established via Siteman Cancer…
BJC Institute of Health at Washington University established to house the Center for Cancer Biology
On Oct. 30, 2007, the Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC) Institute of Health at Washington University was established, to house…
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Washington University received its largest grant ever for the Genome Sequencing Center
On Nov. 20, 2006, the Genome Sequencing Center at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis announced…
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Siteman Cancer Center was selected to be part of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
On Mar. 22, 2006, the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington School of Medicine in St….
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Siteman Cancer Center opened a new center at Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital
On Sept. 22, 2005, the Siteman Cancer Center opened a new center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. The…
Siteman Cancer Center was designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the NCI
On Jan. 20, 2005, the Siteman Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as a Comprehensive Cancer…
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The Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center was named a NCI Designated Cancer Center
In August 2001, the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center was named an National Cancer Institute (NCI) -Designated Cancer…