Stanford Medicine researchers developed an animal model for studying the human immune system
In 1988, Stanford Medicine researchers Irving Weissman and Mike McCune created an animal model that can be used…
Samuel Broder became the tenth director of the National Cancer Institute
On Dec. 22, 1988, Samuel Broder became the tenth director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until 1995….
Conjugated Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (HibTITER by Wyeth-Lederle) was licensed
On Dec. 21, 1988, the conjugated Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (HibTITER by Wyeth-Lederle) was licensed. Prior to…
Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center established with $7 million gift from Prentice Bloedel
On Dec. 16, 1988, the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center was established through a $7 million gift…
Bethesda System Conference developed system for standardized Pap smear reporting
In December 1988, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) sponsored a workshop to address the standardization of cervical/vaginal cytopathology…
The first World AIDS Day was held to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS around the world
On Dec. 1, 1988, World AIDS Day is held on December 1 each year and is an opportunity…
Generic Animal Drug and Patent Term Restoration Act extended to veterinary products benefits given human drugs under the 1984 Drug Act
On Nov. 16, 1988, the President signed into law the Generic Animal Drug and Patent Term Restoration Act….
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U.S. Congress established the Human Genome Project
On Aug. 15, 1988, a program advisory committee on the human genome was established to advise the National…
California closed the Genetic Resources Conservation Program
On Jun. 30, 1988, The California Genetic Resources Conservation Program was closed by the Division. In 1985, California…
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The US Postal Service proposed to ban mailings of microbe samples capable of causing diseases
On Jun. 25, 1988, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) proposed to ban mailings of microbe samples capable of…
researchers published first report of inner ear cell regeneration in birds
On Jun. 24, 1988, University of Washington hearing researchers Jeffrey Corwin and Douglas Cotanche published the first report…
The CDC announced Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion awards
On Jun. 17, 1988, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the recipients…
The Prescription Drug Marketing Act banned the diversion of prescription drugs from legitimate commercial channels
On Apr. 22. 1988, the Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987 (PDMA) was signed into law by the…
The Harvard Mouse, created by molecular geneticists, becomes the first mammal patented in the U.S.
On Apr. 12, 1988, the Harvard Mouse created by molecular geneticists led by Philip Leder created the first…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Frank H. Westheimer
In 1988, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Frank H. Westheimer ‘for his numerous contributions…
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The U.S. Congress enacted the National Space Grant College and Fellowship program
On Mar. 31, 1988, the U.S. Congress enacted the National Space Grant College and Fellowship program and authorized…
Dr. Charles Esmon, scientist in the OMRF Cardiovascular Research Program, was named a Howard Hughes investigator
On Mar. 18, 1988, Dr. Charles Esmon, a scientist from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) in the…
The World Health Assembly passed a resolution to eradicate polio by the year 2000
On Mar. 11, 1988, the World Health Assembly (the ministers of health of all member states of the…
Landmarks Preservation Board officially designated the Seattle City Light Steam Plant building and Hydro House as Historical Landmarks
On Mar. 2, 1988, the Landmarks Preservation Board officially designated the Seattle City Light Steam Plant building and…
DNA used to resolve murders in the UK – World first
On Jan. 23, 1988, Colin Pitchfork was convicted of murdering two girls in 1983 and 1986 in Narborough,…
ACIP recommended Hib conjugate vaccine to all children at 18 months of age
On Jan. 22, 1988, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) recommended…
The University of Colorado Cancer Center at the Anschutz Medical Campus received NCI designation
In 1988, the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU) at the Anschutz Medical Campus received National Cancer Institute…
First detailed description of the rate of mutation in humans at the DNA level reported at University of Leicester
In 1988, the first detailed description of the rate of mutation in humans at the DNA level was…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
National Cancer Institute journals Cancer Treatment Reports and Journal of the National Cancer Institute were consolidated
In 1988, the National Cancer Institute journals Cancer Treatment Reports and Journal of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)…
The International Cancer Information Center established a separate office in the National Cancer Institute Office of the Director
In 1988, the International Cancer Information Center established a separate office in the National Cancer Institute Office of…
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Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched as global burden of polio impacts 350,000 in 125 countries annually
In 1988, the World Health Assembly adopted a resolution for the worldwide eradication of polio, marking the launch…
Food and Drug Administration Act of 1988 officially established FDA as an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services
In 1988, the Food and Drug Administration Act by the U.S. Congress officially established the U.S. Food and…
The FDA enacted an accelerated regulatory process for products combating terminal diseases
In 1988, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule, Annual Summary Reporting Requirements Under the…
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) was established
In 1988, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) was established to provide compensation following a vaccine-related adverse…
James C. Wang discovered DNA topoisomerases
In 1988, James C. Wang discovered DNA topoisomerases, which led to greater understanding of enzymes’ role in biological…