PATH announced Nikolaj Gilbert as President and CEO
On Dec. 4, 2019, PATH announced that its Board of Directors had unanimously chosen global development leader Nikolaj…
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Pascal Biosciences commenced cannabinoid testing of human volunteers and patients
On Jan. 24, 2019, Pascal Biosciences announced the testing of cannabinoids in human subjects for its immune stimulatory…
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Researchers discovered way to kill dormant, hiding breast cancer cells, an avenue for preventing relapse
On Jan. 21, 2019, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center announced finding a way to essentially smother…
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Celgene acquired Juno Therapeutics for $9 billion
On Jan. 22, 2018, Celgene and Juno Therapeutics announced the signing of a merger agreement in which Celgene…
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Costco co-founder Jeff Brotman and Dan Baty donated $50 million to create the Brotman Baty Institute for Precision Medicine
On Dec. 6, 2017, Costco Founder Jeffrey and Susan Brotman and Pam and Dan Baty announced a $50…
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $279 million to University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
On Jan. 25, 2017, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $279 million to the University of Washington’s…
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Washington Life Science Evolution, 2015
Washington Life Science Evolution illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organizations located in the State of Washington…
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Washington Life Science History
Washington Life Science History is a poster that illustrates significant events in the development of the life science…
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Dendreon was acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals for $495 million
On Feb. 23, 2015, a bankruptcy judge approved the sale of the assets of Dendreon Corp., a Seattle-based…
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Juno Theraputics completed its IPO
On Dec. 23, 2014, Juno Therapeutics announced the closing of its initial public offering of 12.7 million shares…
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Philanthropist Paul G Allen founded the Allen Institute for Cell Science with $100 million
On Dec. 8, 2014, philanthropist and entrepreneur Paul G. Allen announced a commitment of $100 million to create…
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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…
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Juno Theraputics was founded
On Dec. 3, 2013, Juno Theraputics, a biotechnology company focused on bringing forward novel immunotherapies for cancer, was…
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The Roux Prize was established
On Nov. 9, 2013, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington launched…
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Atossa Genetics completed its IPO
On Nov. 8, 2012, Atossa Genetics, the Breast Health Company completed its IPO with gross proceeds of $4…
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Alan Aderem, PhD, became president of Seattle BioMed – only the second in its more than 35-year history
On Jan. 1, 2012 Alan Aderem, Ph.D., became president of Seattle BioMed, now known as Center for Infectious…
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Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute began clinical trials on antioxidant drug treatments on volunteers from Madigan Army Medical
In 2011, the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute began clinical trials on antioxidant drug treatments on volunteers from…
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William Hagopian was appointed Scientific Director at the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute
On Nov. 11, 2009, the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute announced the appointment of William Hagopian, M.D., Ph.D.,…
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The Washington State Academy of Sciences was founded
On Nov. 21, 2008, the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) was launched. Authorized by the state legislature…
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Washington BioEvolution, 2008
Washington BioEvolution illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Washington by the year…
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Pacific Northwest Research Institute changed name to Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute
On Feb 25, 2008, the Pacific Northwest Research Institute changed its name to Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute…
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The One Health approach was recommended for pandemic preparedness
On Dec. 4, 2007, representatives of 111 countries and 29 international organizations met in New Delhi India for…
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Eli Lilly completed its acquisition of ICOS Corp for $23 billion
On Jan. 29, 2007, Eli Lilly announced it had completed its acqusition of ICOS Corp. for $2.3 billion…
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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…
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Cocrystal Discovery (Cocrystal Pharma) was founded
In 2007, Cocrystal Discovery, now known as Cocrystal Pharma, was founded in Bothell as a pharmaceutical company with…
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BD acquired TriPath Imaging for $350 million
On Sept. 8, 2006, BD (Becton, Dickinson) announced an agreement to acquire the 93.5% of the outstanding shares…
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Washington BioEvolution, 2006
Washington BioEvolution illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Washington by the year…
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The Virginia Mason Research Center was renamed Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason
On Apr. 2, 2003, the Virginia Mason Research Center, located in Seattle, was renamed Benaroya Research Institute at…
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Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Medicine | Therapeutics
Long-term efficacy and safety of etanercept was found in children with polyarticular-course juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
On Jan. 10, 2003, long-term efficacy and safety of etanercept (Enbrel) was found in children with polyarticular-course juvenile…
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Cialis, a medication to treat male erectile dysfunction, was approved for marketing in the European Union
On Nov. 12, 2002, Cialis, a medication to treat male erectile dysfunction, manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company,…
