Amnis Corp. was acquired by EMD Millipore
On Aug. 30, 2011, Amnis, a Seattle-based manufacturer of advanced cell imaging systems, announced the company had been…
National survey indicated HPV vaccine rates trail other teen vaccines
On Aug. 25, 2011, the National survey indicated HPV vaccine rates trail other teen vaccines. About 6 million…
Institute of Medicine issued the report titled “Review of Adverse Effects of Vaccines”
On Aug. 25, 2011, the Institute of Medicine issued the report titled “Review of Adverse Effects of Vaccines.”…
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The FDA approved Seattle Genetics’ Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin)
On Aug. 19, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Seattle Genetics’ Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin), making…
Genentech medicine approved for certain type of melanoma
On Aug. 17, 2011, Genentech announced that Elborafﾮ (vemurafenib) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of…
Stanford/Packard scientists found new uses for existing drugs by mining gene-activity data banks
On Aug. 17, 2011, Stanford/Packard scientists found new uses for existing drugs by mining gene-activity data banks. When…
Genentech drug Zelboraf (vemurafenib) was approved
On Aug. 16, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved vemurafenib tablets (Zelboraf, Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc.) for…
HIV/AIDS researcher David Ho won NIDA’s 2011 Avant-Garde Award
On Aug. 12, 2011, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of NIH, announced that Dr. David…
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Genomeon was established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
On Aug. 11, 2011, Genomeon was established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia by Dr. Harold…
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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,…
National Breastfeeding Month was established
On Aug. 6, 2011, the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) officially declared that August is National Breastfeeding Month….
The Maine Institute for Human Genetics and Health discontinued operations
On Jul. 17, 2011, the Maine Institute for Human Genetics and Health announced that it would cease operations…
The genome sequence of the potato was published in Nature
On Jul. 10, 2011, members of the Potato Genome Sequencing Consortium (PGSC) announced publication of the complete potato…
FDA approved Boostrix to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in older people
On Jul. 8, 2011, the FDA approved Boostrix (Tdap, GlaxoSmithKline) to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in older…
The Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation was abolished by the Kansas Legislature
On Jul. 1, 2011, the Kansas Legislature abolished the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC) in a cost-cutting proposal…
Genome for endangered Tasmanian tiger was completed
On Jun. 28, 2011, to prevent extinction of the Tasmanian tiger, a team of scientists led by the…
Global eradication of rinderpest (cattle plague) was declared
On Jun. 28, 2011, during the 37th United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Conference, the 192 Member countries…
Sanofi Pasteur opened a $101 million vaccine research and development facility at Connaught Campus in Toronto
On Jun. 22, 2011, Sanofi Pasteur opened a $101 million dollar vaccine research and development facility at Sanofi…
TomoTherapy acquired by Accuray
On Jun. 13, 2011, Accuray announced it had completed its acquisition of TomoTherapy. The combination creates the premier…
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Novel Reassortant Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N5) Viruses in Domestic Ducks, China
On Jun. 11, 2011, scientists in China reported the isolation of 2 novel reassortant highly pathogenic avian influenza…
The CDC marked the first AIDS cases reported
On Jun. 11, 2011, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) marked the 30th year since…
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University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center opened
On Jun. 6, 2011, University Hospitals (UH) Seidman Cancer Center, Northeast Ohio’s first and only freestanding cancer hospital,…
Roskamp Institute selected for funding by European Commission for a large-scale clinical trial on Nilvadipine
On May 25, 2011, the Roskamp Institute and an international research consortium led by Trinity College Dublin, were…
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Sandia and Cray tackled big data in new supercomputing institute
On May 20, 2011, Sandia and supercomputer manufacturer Cray Inc. announced they had signed a cooperative research and…
CDC hailed vaccinations as one of 10 public health achievements of first decade of 21st century
On May 20, 2011, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hailed vaccinations as one of…
Sandia researchers unlocked secrets of plague with stunning new imaging techniques
On May 6, 2011, Sandia announced a novel super-resolution microscopy technique that is providing new answers to old…
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The University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital opened a new, innovative building for mothers and children
On Apr. 30, 2011, The University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital opened a new, innovative building for mothers…
FDA approved the first vaccine to prevent meningococcal disease in infants and toddlers
On Apr. 22, 2011, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Menactra in children…
Governor Mary Fallin dedicated OMRF’s new 186,000 square foot research tower
On Apr. 21, 2011, Governor Mary Fallin dedicated the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s (OMRF) new 186,000 s.f. research…
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Jon M and Karen Huntsman donated $41 million to cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute
On Apr. 21, 2011, Jon M. and Karen Huntsman donated $41 million to cancer research at Huntsman Cancer…