PathoGenesis was founded
On Sept. 3, 1992, PathoGenesis Corp. was founded by Robert Nowinski. The company, based in Seattle, developed an…
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine licensed for use
On Aug. 21, 1992, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved licensure of a second DTaP product, prepared…
The CDC established the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
On Jun. 25, 1992, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the National Center for…
Testing of donor blood was implemented for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies (anti-HIV-1 and anti-HIV-2)
On Jun. 1, 1992, the FDA recommended that all donated blood be screened for antibodies to human immunodeficiency…
Generic Drug Enforcement Act imposed debarment and other penalties for illegal acts involving abbreviated drug applications
On May 13, 1992, the U.S. Congress announced the Generic Drug Enforcement Act, sponsored by Rep. John Dingell…
A controlled trial of showed low-dose methotrexate to be effective in resistant Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
On Apr. 16, 1992, a controlled trial of showed low-dose methotrexate to be effective in resistant Juvenile rheumatoid…
Biotechnology | CDC | HIV | U.S. Congress
Rep Henry Waxman held the first congressional hearing on the new HIV disease
In Apr. 13, 1982, Representative Henry Waxman, U.S. Congressman from Los Angeles, held the first congressional hearing on…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Carl Djerassi
In 1992, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Carl Djerassi ‘for his numerous contributions to…
Agriculture | Biotechnology | FDA | USDA
FDA announced new food labeling rules
On Feb. 29, 1992, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new food labeling rules. The purpose…
Madigan Army Medical Center opened new Tacoma complex
On Feb. 28, 1992, Madigan Army Medical Center opened its 1.2 million square foot complex, the newest and…
Medical College of Georgia researchers identified transcranial Doppler as first noninvasive method to identify children with sickle cell disease at risk for stroke
On Feb. 27, 1992, Dr. Robert Adams and Dr. Virgil C. McKie of the Medical College of Georgia…
James Collip produced the first insulin for humans
In Jan. 1922, James Bertram Collip produced the first insulin for humans. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or…
University of Alberta researchers Kelly James and Richard Stein invented the first bionic leg
In 1992, University of Alberta (UAberta) researchers Kelly James and Richard Stein invented the first bionic leg, a…
DNA evidence used to identify Josef Mengele from skeletal remains
In 1992, DNA evidence was used to identify Josef Mengele from skeletal remains. Bone DNA analysis was therefore…
The NASDAQ Stock Market joined with the London Stock Exchange
In 1992, The NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ) joined with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) forming the first intercontinental…
Prescription Drug User Fee Act required drug and biologics manufacturers to pay fees for product applications, and other services
In 1992, President George Bush signed the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) and under the Clinton administration,…
Dr. Gerald Edelman joined the Research Institute of Scripps Clinic faculty
In 1992, Dr. Gerald Edelman joined the Research Institute of Scripps Clinic faculty (TSRI). In addition to his…
Rudolph A Marcus was awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
In 1992, Rudolph A. Marcus of Caltech was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contributions to…
The Xa21 gene that is key to disease resistance in rice was discoveredﾠ
In 1992, working in rice,ﾠProfessor Pamela Ronaldﾠdiscovered the Xa21 gene that is key to disease resistance in plants.ﾠ…
Pacific Health Research Institute was awarded the multi-center ‘Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial’
In 1992, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded the Pacific Health Research Institute its largest and most enduring…
Biotechnology | Disease | FDA
University of Iowa Research Foundation received U.S. patents for CMV promoter
In 1992, the University of Iowa (UI) Research Foundation received its first U.S. patent on the CMV promoter,…
Biotechnology | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Indiana University Cancer Center was founded
In 1992, The Indiana University (IU) Cancer Center, now known as the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive…
Elizabeth Gould of Princeton University published observations of neurogenesis in the adult brain
In 1992, Elizabeth Gould of Princeton University published observations of neurogenesis in the adult brain. Her initial observations…
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s antibiotic, CEFZIL (cefprozil) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
In 1992, Bristol-Myers Squibb’s antibiotic, CEFZIL (cefprozil) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The School of Nursing building opened at OHSU
In 1992, the Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing building opened its doors. The building, located…
OHSU’s Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology building opened
In 1992, the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) building opened on the Oregon Health…
Riverfront Research Park at the University of Oregon dedicated its first building
In 1992, Riverfront Research Park at the University of Oregon dedicated its first building. The Research Park is…
OHSU President Peter O Kohler, MD appointed Grover Bagby, MD, director of the Oregon Cancer Center
In 1992, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) President Peter O. Kohler, M.D. announced the appointment of Grover…
The Oregon Cancer Center was founded at Oregon Health & Science University
In 1992, the Oregon Cancer Center, later known as the OHSU Cancer Institute, was founded at Oregon Health…
The Virginia Biotechnology Association was founded
In 1992, Virginia Biotechnology Association (VaBIO) was founded as a non-profit association that promotes the biotechnology industry in…