Benaroya Research Institute received 7-year award to lead Immune Tolerance Network
On Jan. 23, 2014, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason…
Mature human insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells was generated from stem cells in vitro
In 2014, Douglas Metlon and other researchers successfully generated mature human insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells from stem cells…
Single antibody shrinks variety of human tumors transplanted into mice, study showed
On March 26, 2012, researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine reported study results that showed human tumors…
The Alberta Transplant Institute was founded
On Dec. 16, 2011, the $1.28 million dollar Alberta Transplant Innovation Fund (ATIF) was established to fund research…
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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,…
1st U.S. patient walked out of the hospital without a human heart
On May 3, 2010, Charles Okeke became the first U.S. patient to be discharged from the hospital without…
OHSU expanded Peter O Kohler Pavilion to provide the most cancer hospital beds under one roof in Oregon
On Feb. 19, 2009, OHSU expanded the Peter O. Kohler Pavilion to provide the most cancer hospital beds…
Safeway was awarded E Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
On Oct. 9, 2007, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 2007 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of…
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Stanford researchers identified pattern of gene expression shared by transplant patients who stay healthy without anti-rejection drugs
On Aug. 20, 2007, researchers from Stanford University announced they had identified a pattern of gene expression shared…
University of Washington physicians performed adult heart-lung transplant
On Aug. 16. 2007, surgeons at the University of Washington (UW) Medical Center performed Seattle’s first adult heart-lung…
Stanford researchers found that stem cells transplanted into the brains of rats and mice navigate toward areas damaged by stroke
O Jun. 4, 2007, researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine announced they had illuminated the path…
R Paul Robertson received two NIDDK grants totaling to improve islet transplantation
In 2007, R. Paul Robertson, M.D., at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute, received two grants totaling $3,173,400 from…
Alaska Airlines awarded E Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
On Jul. 18, 20006, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement…
Amgen was awarded the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
On Jun. 22, 2005, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 2005 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of…
FDA approved Kepivance for severe oral mucositis in cancer patients undergoing bone marrow transplant
On Dec. 15, 2004, Amgen announced that following priority review, the FDA has approved Kepivance(TM) (palifermin), the first…
Gateway Building opened at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
In 2002, The Gateway Building opened at VCU Medical Center, a $39 million dollar structure, opened in March…
Pacific Northwest Research Institute led consortium that conducted first human islet transplantation in Puget Sound region
On Jul. 30, 2002, Dr. R. Paul Robertson, President and Scientific Director at the Pacific Northwest Research Foundation…
SynCardia Systems was founded
In 2001, SynCardia Systems, a private company formed to commercialize the Jarvik 7 artificial heart, was founded by…
Dan and Nancy Evans awarded E Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 2001, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 2001 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would…
H Jon Runstad and Judith M Runstad awarded E Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 2000, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement was awarded…
The FDA approved LASIK corrective eye surgery
On Nov. 15, 1999, the FDA approved LASIK corrective eye surgery. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis…
Samuel N. Stroum was awarded E Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1999, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 1999 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would…
First adult live-donor liver transplant in New England was performed
In 1998, Beth Israel Deaconess surgeon Dr. Roger Jenkins performed the first successful live donor liver transplantation (LADLT)…
Medical College of Virginia Surgeons performed country’s first living donor liver transplant between unrelated adults
In 1998, Medical College of Virginia surgeons performed country’s first living donor liver transplant between unrelated adults.
William H Gates awarded E Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1998, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 1998 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would…
Frank Shrontz awarded E Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1997, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 1996 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would…
George and Jane Russell awarded E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1997, The Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would be…
Genentech drug CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) approved by FDA
On May 3, 1995, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Genentech’s drug CellCept…
The Lion’s Eye Bank reached milestone: 10,000th corneal transplantation
On Dec. 8, 1994, the Lion’s Eye Bank of Washington, Northern Idaho and Alaska announced that they had…
Cellpro announced its initial public offering
On Aug. 26, 1991, Cellpro announced its initial public offering. CellPro, founded in Bothell, developed the CEPRATE SC…