The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory researchers identified gene behind spread of deadly breast cancer
On Dec. 3, 2019, the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory researchers with colleagues at UConn Health and Jackson Laboratory…
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New York State experienced measles outbreak
On Oct. 3, 2019, the New York State Department of Health announced that more than 42 days –…
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New York State declared measles free
On Oct. 3, 2019, the New York State Department of Health announced that more than 42 days –…
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Perlmutter Cancer Center earned Comprehensive status from the National Cancer Institute
On Feb. 6, 2019, Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health was designated a Comprehensive…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | FDA | Infectious Disease | Influenza | U.S. Congress | Vaccine | Veterinary
Experts decried lack of flu pandemic readiness, commitment
On Jan. 9, 2018, armed with 1940s-vintage flu vaccine technology and supported by only anemic funding for developing…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | NIH | Therapeutics
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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The Kavli Foundation awarded $20 million to establish the Kavli Neural Systems Institute at The University of California, San Francisco
On Oct. 1, 2015, The Kavli Foundation announced a $20 million award to establish the Institute for Fundamental…
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The Kavli Foundation awarded $20 million to establish the Kavli Neuroscience Discovery Institute at The Johns Hopkins University
On Oct. 1, 2015, The Kavli Foundation announced a $20 million award to establish the Kavli Neuroscience Discovery…
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Albert Einstein Cancer Center became site for the Hispanic Community Health Study
On Jan. 12, 2015, The Albert Einstein Cancer Center became the only medical institution in New York City,…
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Laura and Isaac Perlmutter donated $50 million to advance cancer research and treatment at NYU Langone Medical Center
On Jan. 29, 2014, NYU Langone Medical Center announced it had received an initial gift in excess of…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Genomics | Medical Device | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics
$105 million state-initiated collaboration between the NY Genome Center and University at Buffalo Advances Medical Science
On Jan. 9, 2014, the New York Genome Center (NYGC) announced that New York State Governor Andrew M….
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The NY Genome Center was founded
On Sept. 9, 2013, the New York Genome Center (NYGC) was founded.
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HIV/AIDS researcher David Ho won NIDA’s 2011 Avant-Garde Award
On Aug. 12, 2011, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of NIH, announced that Dr. David…
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The Tisch Cancer Institute was founded in New York
In 2008, the Tisch Cancer Institute (TCI) was founded through the generosity of James and Merryl Tisch. James…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | Therapeutics
FDA approved Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) for long-term enzyme replacement therapy to treat a form of Gaucher disease
In 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) for long-term enzyme replacement therapy…
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Autism Speaks was founded in New York City
On Feb. 11, 2005, Autism Speaks was founded in New York City by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents…
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Biotechnology | HIV | Infectious Disease | NIH | Vaccine
$81 million was awarded by NIAID through four new contracts to support development of candidate HIV vaccines
On Sept. 29, 2003, $81 million was awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) through…
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The CDC identified and responded to West Nile Virus in New York City
In August 1999, an outbreak of encephalitis caused by West Nile virus (WNV) was detected in New York…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Ronald Breslow
In 1999, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Ronald Breslow ‘for his numerous contributions to…
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Feinstein Institute for Medical Research was founded
In 1995, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research was founded. The Institute was the research branch of the…
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Johnson ﾠ&ﾠ Johnson introduced PALMAZ-SCHATZ stent, the first coronary stent, revolutionized cardiology
In 1994, Johnson ﾠ&ﾠ Johnson introduced PALMAZ-SCHATZ stent, the first tube-shaped coronary device that was inserted into arteries,…
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Diagnostics | Disease | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
Albert Einstein College becomes the only New York City medical school selected by the NIH to participate in the Women’s Health Initiative
In 1994, Albert Einstein College of Medicine becomes the only New York City medical school selected by the…
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Biotechnology | CDC | HIV | Therapeutics
A sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the CDC, related to HIV infection and AIDS
In 1991, a sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Roald Hoffmann
In 1990, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Roald Hoffmann by the American Chemical Society “to recognize distinguished…
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The CDC reported a large outbreak of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
In 1990, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a large outbreak of of nosocomial…
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First use of DNA evidence to convict a killer in the U.S.
In Feb. 21, 1989, George Wesley was sentenced to 38 1/2 years to life in prison for the…
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The Center for AIDS Research at Albert Einstein Cancer Center was funded by the NIH
In 1988, the Center for AIDS Research at Albert Einstein Cancer Center was funded by the National Institutes…
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Johnsonﾠ & ﾠJohnson introduced ACUVUE contact lenses
In 1987, Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson introduced ACUVU brand contact lenses, the first disposable contact lenses that can be…
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Laser is first used in corrective eye surgery
In 1987, ophthalmologist, Steven Trokel performed the first laser surgery on a patient’s eyes, and later patented the…
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Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson announced plans to build new World Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey
In 1978, Johnsonﾠ & ﾠJohnson announced plans to build their new World Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey….
