ZymoGenetics was acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb for $885 million
On Oct. 12, 2010, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced it had completed its acquisition of ZymoGenetics. Bristol-Myers Squibb initiated…
Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute appointed Jack Faris as CEO
On Sept. 15, 2010, Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute appointed Jack Faris, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer. Previously,…
OriGene Technologies aquired Blue Heron Biotechnology
On Aug. 12, 2010, OriGene Technologies based in Rockville, Maryland, announced the acquisition of Blue Heron Biotechnology, a…
Marina Biotech acquired Cequent Pharmaceuticals for $44 million
On Jul. 22, 2010, MDRNA announced that MDRNA shareholders approved the issuance of shares of MDRNA common stock…
SonoSite acquired VisualSonics for $67.9 million
On Jun. 30, 2010, SonoSite acquired VisualSonics, a Toronto-based company focused on ultra high-frequency micro-ultrasound technology, for $67.9…
Omeros Corp completed its IPO
On Oct. 8, 2009, Omeros Corp. launched an initial public offering at $10.00 per share and raised $62.1…
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance House opened a state-of-the-art, 80-room, ‘green building’
In Sept. 2009, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) House opened. A state-of-the-art, 80-room, ‘green building,’ SCCA House offers…
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OHSU, University of Washington scientists partner to form regional center aimed at combating infectious diseases
On Apr. 15, 2009, OHSU and the University of Washington, along with a number of partner institutions across…
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…
Merck announced it was closing its Rosetta Research Center
On Oct. 22, 2008, Merck announced it was closing its Rosetta Research Center and would layoff 300 employees…
Hutch scientists put advanced cancerous tumor into long-term remission by reprogramming patientï¾’s T cells
On Jun. 18, 2008, Fred Hutch researchers described the first successful use of a human patient’s cloned infection-fighting…
Washington BioEvolution, 2008
Washington BioEvolution illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Washington by the year…
National Cancer Institute reported changes in adult stem cells may underlie disease associated with accelerated aging
On Mar. 2, 2008, adult stem cells may provide an explanation for the cause of a Hutchinson-Gilford Progeris…
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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ZymoGenetics received FDA authorization to manufacture the product Thrombin topical (Recombinant)
On Jan. 17, 2008, ZymoGenetics received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorization to manufacture the product Thrombin…
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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…
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…
BioLife Solutions was incorporated in Seattle
On Aug. 24, 2007, BioLife Solutions was incorporated in Seattle. BioLife Solutions (formerly Cryomedical Sciences) is a class-defining…
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…
Researchers from the Hutchinson Center and Seattle Children’s developed a “tumor paint” that illuminates cancerous cells
On Jul. 15, 2007, Dr. Jim Olson and colleagues from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Children’s…
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…
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…
Jubilant Organosys acquired Hollister-Stier
On Apr. 25, 2007, Jubilant Organosys, Ltd. announced it had acquired Spokane-based Hollister-Stier for $122.5 million. The plant…
ICOS Corp announced agreement to be acquired by Eli Lilly and Company
On Oct. 18, 2006, ICOS announced it had signed an agreement to be acquired by Eli Lilly and…
Trubion Pharmaceutical completed its IPO
On Oct. 18, 2006, Trubion Pharmaceutical completed its IPO of 4,000,000 shares of common stock at $13.00 per…
The Allen Institute for Brain Science Completed the Brain Atlas
On Sept. 26, 2006, the Allen Institute for Brain Science announced the completion of the groundbreaking Allen Brain…
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…
Corus Pharma was acquired by Gilead Sciences for $365 million
On Aug. 11, 2006, Gilead Sciences announced that it had completed its acquisition of Corus Pharma for $365…
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…
Washington BioEvolution, 2006
Washington BioEvolution illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Washington by the year…