The National Cancer Institute leadership initiated a major reorganization
On Jun. 9, 1995, the National Cancer Institute leadership initiated a major reorganization, based on recommendations of the…
Information in NCI’s Physician Data Query (PDQ) database became available on the World Wide Web via the NCI Web site CancerNet
In 1995, Information in National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Physician Data Query (PDQ) database became available on the World…
Fox Chase Cancer Center became founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
In 1995, Fox Chase Cancer Center became a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an organization…
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The UCI Chao Family Cancer Center bacame a NCI-designated cancer center
On Oct. 26, 1994, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) gained designated…
The NIH Revitalization Act of 1993, PL 103-43, was signed
On Jun. 10, 1993, the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993, P.L. 103-43, was signed. The act encouraged the…
The Pappajohn Clinical Cancer Center opens for service
In 1993, the John and Mary Pappajohn Clinical Cancer Center opened for service after receiving a generous $25…
Vanderbilt Cancer Center was established
In 1993, the Vanderbilt Cancer Center was established under the leadership of Dr. Hal Moses, to bring together…
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center at San Antonio received NCI designation
In 1993, The Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at San Antonio received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation….
The Indiana University Cancer Center was founded
In 1992, The Indiana University (IU) Cancer Center, now known as the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive…
The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center received Comprehensive NCI designation
In 1991, the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) comprehensive center designation. The…
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The world’s first superconducting cyclotron built to treat cancer was installed in Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center
In 1991, the world’s first superconducting cyclotron built to treat cancer was installed at the Gershenson Radiation Oncology…
The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey was established at Rutgers University in New Brunswick
In 1991, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey was established at Rutgers, the State University of New…
University of Arizona Cancer Center received Comprehensive Cancer Center status
In 1990, The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) received Comprehensive Cancer Center status from the National Cancer…
Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center became a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
In 1990, the Cancer Center of Wake Forest University (CCCWFU) in Winston-Salem received National Cancer Institute (NCI) comprehensive…
Lineberger Cancer Center received NCI comprehensive cancer center designation
In 1990, the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill received…
The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute received NCI Comprehensive designation
In 1990, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute received National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive designation. The University of…
Bethesda System Conference developed system for standardized Pap smear reporting
In December 1988, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) sponsored a workshop to address the standardization of cervical/vaginal cytopathology…
Landmarks Preservation Board officially designated the Seattle City Light Steam Plant building and Hydro House as Historical Landmarks
On Mar. 2, 1988, the Landmarks Preservation Board officially designated the Seattle City Light Steam Plant building and…
National Cancer Institute journals Cancer Treatment Reports and Journal of the National Cancer Institute were consolidated
In 1988, the National Cancer Institute journals Cancer Treatment Reports and Journal of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)…
The University of Colorado Cancer Center at the Anschutz Medical Campus received NCI designation
In 1988, the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU) at the Anschutz Medical Campus received National Cancer Institute…
The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center was founded
In 1986, The University of Michigan Cancer Center was founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The University of Michigan…
The NCI Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program began
In 1987, The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program, one of the first formal postdoctoral research…
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The University of Minnesota Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1987, the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, now known as the Masonic Cancer Center, received National Cancer…
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1987, The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. CSHL researchers…
The Case Cancer Center was founded and became an NCI-designated cancer center
In 1987, the Case Cancer Center (Case CCC) at Case Western Reserve University was both founded and became…
The University of Virginia Cancer Center received its National Cancer Institute designation
In 1987, the University of Virginia Cancer Center (UVA), now known as the UVA Health Cancer Center, received…
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was dedicated
On Oct. 18, 1986, the Moffitt Cancer Center was dedicated. The center was established in 1981 by the…
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The CDC established the Division of Injury Epidemiology and Control
In 1986, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Division of Injury Epidemiology and…
The University of Michigan Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1986, the University of Michigan Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. The Rogel Cancer Center…
Dr Robert C Gallo reported the isolation of a new group of viruses found in the helper T-cells of patients with AIDS or pre-AIDS symptoms
On Apr. 23, 1984, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) scientist, Dr. Robert C. Gallo, reported the isolation of…