The human HER2 proto-oncogene was cloned HER2 was called neu and erbB2
In 1986, the human HER2 proto-oncogene was cloned. HER2 is also called neu and erbB2.
Researchers at Oxford University released a genetically engineered baculovirus, the world’s first release of a biotech-generated virus
In 1986, researchers at the Institute of Virology at Oxford University released a genetically engineered baculovirus in what…
The first cannabinoid receptor was documented
In 1986, scientists independently identified the structure of a nerve cell receptor, now called CB1, which responded to…
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The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 was enacted by Congress
In 1986, the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act was enacted by Congress. The Department of Health and Human…
BC Transplant (BCT) was established
In 1986, BC Transplant (BCT) was established. BCT directs, delivers or contracts for all organ transplant services across…
UC San Diego was designated one of eight national centers for research and treatment of AIDS
In 1986, University of California San Diego Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) was designated one of eight national…
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was founded
In 1986, the Moffitt Cancer Center was established by the Florida Legislature to meet a clear and compelling…
Harcourt Sylvester Jr pledged $27.5 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
In 1986, philanthropist Harcourt Sylvester Jr. pledged $27.5 million to benefit cancer programs at the medical school, and…
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The CDC established the Division of Injury Epidemiology and Control
In 1986, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Division of Injury Epidemiology and…
The Office on Smoking and Health became part of the CDC
In 1986, the Office on Smoking and Health became part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
The CDC cosponsored the first National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
In 1986, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) co-sponsored the first National Conference on Chronic…
The World Food Prize was established by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug
In 1986, The World Food Prize Foundation, located in Des Moines, was established by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug,…
The Biomedical Research Foundation (BRF) was founded
In 1986, The Biomedical Research Foundation (BRF) was founded. The BRF is an independent, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization founded…
The University of Michigan Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1986, the University of Michigan Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. The Rogel Cancer Center…
The Mayo Clinic, Rochester Methodist Hospital and Saint Marys Hospital integrated operations
In 1986, The Mayo Clinic, Rochester Methodist Hospital and Saint Marys Hospital integrated their operations under one governing…
The Mallinckrodt of Radiology introduced the first mobile mammography unit in the St. Louis region
In 1986, the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology and the former Barnes Hospital introduced the first mobile mammography unit…
Dr. Stanley Cohen was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1986 for the co-discovery of epidermal growth factor
In 1986, Dr. Stanley Cohen of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini each received…
The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute designation
In 1986, The University of Utah Cancer program earned National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as a Cancer Center,…
The renovated North Hospital (former EG Williams Hospital) opened
In 1986, The Virginia Commonwealth University’s renovated North Hospital (former E.G. Williams Hospital) opened.
Procyte Corp. was founded
In 1986, Procyte Corp. was founded as a Kirkland, Washington-based medical skin care company that developed and marketed…
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Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston published groundbreaking study that led to a national sickle cell disease screening program
In 1986, Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston while deputy branch chief of the Sickle Cell Disease Branch at the…
First clinical tests conducted at UW of EPO to correct anemia of kidney failure
On Dec. 2, 1985, the first clinical tests were held at the University of Washington of erythropoietin (EPO),…
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The Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (PL 99-158) was signed into law
On Nov. 20, 1985, the Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (P.L. 99-158) was signed into law by…
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FDA approved human growth hormone
On Oct. 18, 1985, Genentech received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its first medicine, Protropin…
Genetic markers were found for kidney disease and cystic fibrosis
On Oct. 11, 1985, scientists in Canada and Massachusetts reported discovering the first genetic marker for the widespread…
Surgeons implanted a Total Artificial Heart into a 25-year-old grocery store clerk
On Aug. 29, 1985, Dr. Jack Copeland, a cardiac surgeon at University Medical Center (now Banner—University Medical Center…
Jarvik 7 artificial heart helped save Arizona man
On Aug. 29, 1985, Michael Drummond became the sixth person, and the youngest at the age of twenty-five,…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Henry Taube
In 1985, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Henry Taube by the American Chemical Society “to recognize distinguished…
Swedish biologist Svante Paabo analzyed ancient DNA in Egyptian mummies
On Apr. 16, 1985, Swedish biologist Svante Paabo of University of Uppsala in Sweden, a pioneer of ancient…
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) polysaccharide vaccines were licensed
On Apr. 12, 1985, the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) polysaccharide vaccines (b-CAPSA 1 by Praxis Biologics, Hib-VAX…