Mammoth Biosciences secured U.S. DoD award to develop CRISPR-based diagnostics and biosurveillance platforms
On Jan. 14, 2021, Mammoth Biosciences announced that it had secured a subcontract with MRIGlobal, the prime contractor…
Biotechnology | Chemical | FDA | Therapeutics
FDA approved Merck’s KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) in combination with chemo for patients with TNBC
On Nov. 13, 2020, Merck announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved KEYTRUDA, Merck’s…
Biotechnology | Chemical | CRISPR | Genomics | Therapeutics
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2020 was awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A Doudna
On Oct. 7, 2020, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 was awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna…
US DFC announced $765 million loan to Eastman Kodak to support new expansion into pharmaceuticals
On Jul. 28, 2020, the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. (DFC) announced that it had signed a letter…
Complexity of human tooth enamel revealed at atomic level in NIH-funded study
On Jul. 1, 2020, National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded scientists announced using a combination of advanced microscopy…
Amneal Pharmaceuticals donated hydroxychloroquine sulfate to state of Texas
On Mar. 26, 2020, Amneal Pharma announced it had donated 1,000,000 hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets to the Texas State…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to JoAnne Stubbe
On Mar. 23 2020, The Priestley Medal was awarded to JoAnne Stubbe by the American Chemical Society “to…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to K. Barry Sharpless
On Mar. 31, 2019, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to K. Barry Sharpless “to recognize…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Geraldine Richmond
On Mar. 19, 2018, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Geraldine Richmond by the American Chemical Society “to…
Emory University’s Center for Selective C-H Functionalization was awarded a $20 million grant by the NSF to advance organic synthesis
On Oct. 2, 2017, Emory University’s Center for Selective C-H Functionalization (CCHF) was awarded a $20 million grant…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Tobin J. Marks
On Apr. 4, 2017, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Tobin J. Marks “to recognize…
Biotechnology | Chemical | Disease | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics
Genentech drug Tecentriq (atezolizumab) was approved
On Oct. 18, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved TECENTRIQ® (atezolizumab) for the treatment of…
The Toxic Substances Control Act updated for the 21st Century
On June 22, 2016, President Barack Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century…
Biotechnology | Chemical | Diagnostics | Disease | Genomics | Therapeutics
BC Children’s Hospital and UBCﾠ researchers discovered precise genetic or biochemical defects in intellectual disabilities
On Jun. 9, 2016, BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers announced that they…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Mostafa A. El-Sayed
On Mar. 15, 2016, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Mostafa A. El-Sayed “to recognize…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Jacqueline K. Barton
On Mar. 23, 2015, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Jacqueline K. Barton “to recognize…
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory constructed new chemistry facility
On Mar. 19, 2015, a contract was awarded to DGR Grant Construction of Richland, Washington, to build a…
Agriculture | Biotechnology | Chemical | Diagnostics | Medical Device | Non-Profit Research | Pharmaceutical | Therapeutics | Veterinary
California Life Sciences Association was founded
In 2015, the California Life Sciences Association was founded. (CLSA) was founded when the Bay Area Bioscience Association…
University of Minnesota mourned loss of Lee Wattenberg, MD, recognized as the ‘father of chemoprevention’
On Dec. 11, 2014, University of Minnesota mourned loss of Lee Wattenberg, M.D., recognized as the ‘father of…
Biotechnology | Chemical | FDA | Oncology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
FDA approved Genentech’s Avastin plus chemotherapy for treatment of advanced cervical cancer
On Aug. 14. 2014, Genentech announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Avastin (bevacizumab)…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Stephen J. Lippard
In Mar. 18, 2014, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Stephen J. Lippard “to recognize…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Peter J. Stang
On April 9, 2013, the American Chemical Society (ACS) awarded the Priestley Medal to Peter J. Stang “for…
Meta Analysis Study Shows Impact of fluoride on neurological development in children
On Jul. 25, 2012, in a meta-analysis, researchers from the China Medical University in Shenyang and Harvard School…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Robert S. Langer
On Mar. 27, 2012, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Robert S. Langer “to recognize…
Chemical | CMO | CRO | Diagnostics | Materials
Photography pioneer Kodak filed for bankruptcy
On Jan. 18, 2012, Eastman Kodak Co, the photography icon that invented the hand-held camera, announced that it…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Ahmed H. Zewail
On Mar. 28, 2011, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Ahmed H. Zewail by the American Chemical Society…
International Year of Chemistry was declared
In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2011 the International Year of Chemistry at the 63rd meeting…
Synthetech was acquired by W R Grace
On Nov. 18, 2010, W. R. Grace & Co. announced it had completed its acquisition of Albany-based Synthetech,…
Synthetech announced Bankruptcy Court approval of merger with W R Grace
On Oct. 18, 2010, W. R. Grace received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of…
HaloSource completed its IPO
On Oct. 12, 2010, HaloSource completed its IPO on the London Stock Exchange and raised $50 million in…