Immunex received FDA approval to market Enbrel for treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
On Nov. 10, 1998, Immunex announced that ENBREL(tm) (etanercept) had received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug…
Immunex dedicated its new manufacturing and development center
In 1998, Immunex dedicated its new manufacturing and development center. The 100,000 square foot complex broke ground in…
IsoRay was founded
In 1997, IsoRay was founded in Richland as a spin-off from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to…
Dr. Leland Hartwell became President and Director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
In 1997, Dr. Leland Hartwell became the new President and Director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center….
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
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…
SeaMed Corp was founded
On Oct. 2, 1996, SeaMED Corp. was founded in Redmond by Bob Berg. The company manufactured cell-production systems,…
Hollister-Stier became Bayer Pharmaceuticals
In 1995, Hollister-Stier became Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Bayer had acquired Cutter in 1974 and Miles in 1978. Hollister-Stier Laboratories,…
Mary-Claire King, an internationally known human geneticist, was recruited to the University of Washington
In 1995, Mary-Claire King, an internationally known human geneticist, was recruited to the University of Washington’s (UW) School…
12-year-old boy from Everett underwent the first heart transplant at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center
On Oct. 26, 1994, a 12-year-old boy from Everett underwent the first heart transplant at Children’s Hospital and…
ZymoGenetics dedicated Seattle’s historic Lake Union Steam Plant
On Sept. 8, 1994, ZymoGenetics dedicated Seattle’s historic Lake Union Steam Plant. The renovated 113,000 s.f. plant doubled…
Lake Union Steam Plant and Hydro House were designated City of Seattle landmarks
On Aug. 1, 1994, the ZymoGenetics Lake Union Steam Plant and Hydro House were designated City of Seattle…
ZymoGenetics and University of Washington published in Science the discovery of cancer drug thrombopoietin
On Jun. 16, 1994, the University of Washington and ZymoGenetics scientists reported in Nature the discovery, isolation and…
Washington State Sales Tax Exemption for High Technology R&D/Manufacturing was signed by Governor Mike Lowery
On Apr. 4, 1994, the Washington State Sales Tax Exemption for High Technology R&D/Manufacturing was signed by Governor…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | Neurology | Ophthalmogy
Omeros Corp was founded
In 1994, Omeros Corp. was founded in Seattle as a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing…
Organization of Regulatory and Clinical Associates was founded
On Jun. 15, 1983, the Organization of Regulatory and Clinical Associates (ORCA) was founded in Seattle to provide…
ZymoGenetics began a $25 million year-long renovation of the The Seattle City Light Steam Plant building
On May 13, 1993, ZymoGenetics began a $25 million year-long renovation of the The Seattle City Light Steam…
CDC reponded to E. coli Outbreak from Hamburgers in Western United States
On Apr. 16, 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that from November 15, 1992, through…
Biotechnology | Chemistry | Disease | FDA | Therapeutics
The Earl Davie/ZymoGenetics Endowed Chair of Biochemistry at the University of Washington was established
On Apr. 14, 1993, the Earl Davie/ZymoGenetics Endowed Chair of Biochemistry at the University of Washington was established…
Immunex merged with American Cyanamid’s Lederle Oncology business
On Dec. 21, 1992, Immunex announced a merger agreement with American Cyanamid Company’s Lederle Oncology business. In Nov….
Targeted Genetics began human clinical testing using gene therapy to combat HIV infection
In 1993, Targeted Genetics, a subsidiary of the Immunex Corporation, became the first company to begin human clinical…
The Institute of Medicine published “The Children’s Vaccine Initiative”
In 1993, The Institute of Medicine published “The Children’s Vaccine Initiative: Achieving the Vision.” The Children’s Vaccine Initiative…
Edmond Fisher and Edwin Krebs of University of Washington received the Nobel Prize for Medicine
On Oct. 12, 1992, Edmond Fisher and Edwin Krebs of University of Washington’s (UW) School of Medicine received…
Dendreon Corporation was founded
In 1992, Dendreon was founded, and its lead product, Provenge, was an immunotherapy for prostate cancer. Dendreon filed…
University of Washington announced the recruitment of Leroy Hood to establish the Dept of Molecular Biotechnology
On Oct. 7, 1991, the University of Washington (UW) announced a $12 million gift from Microsoft co-founder Bill…
Cell Therapeutics was incorporated
On Sept. 4, 1991, Cell Therapeutics, also known as CTI BioPharma, was incorporated by two oncologists, Drs. James…
Immunex received FDA approval to market Leukine (GM-CSF) in the U.S.
In March 1991, Immunex announced it had received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market Leukine…
The California Supreme Court ruled that a patient does not have rights to profits derived from his cell line
In 1990, the California Supreme Court rules in the case involving Seattle’s John Moore that a patient does…
ICOS was incorporated in Bothell, Washington
On Oct. 10, 1989, ICOS Corp. was founded by Robert Nowinski, Christopher Henney and George Rathmann with $33…
The Washington Association for Biomedical Research was founded
In 1989, the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association, now known as Life Science Washington, was founded by local…
Cellpro was founded
In 1989, CellPro was founded in Bothell as a spin-off from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The…