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The CDC expanded the HIV definition to include any detectable viral load assay
On Apr. 1, 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it had expanded the…
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was founded
On Feb. 7, 1999, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was founded by five national organizations funded by the…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | HIV | Therapeutics
Western Blot positive HIV tests done since Jan 1, 1999 became reportable by Texas State Law
On Jan. 1, 1999, HIV infection in adults (clients 13 years of age or older) became reportable by…
The Interational AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) was launched
On Jun. 18, 1996, the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) was launched, calling for the speedy development of…
Diagnostics | FDA | HIV
The FDA approved the first test for HIV antigen screening of blood donors
On Mar. 14, 1996, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of the first antigen…
researcher David D. Ho unlocked HIV replication leading to development of combination drug therapy and lower AIDS death
In 1995, AIDS researcher David D. Ho from the The Rockefeller University unlocked HIV replication that led to…
Biotechnology | CDC | HIV | Therapeutics
The CDC began recommending HIV testing to all pregnant women and for AZT therapy for HIV-infected pregnant women to reduce viral transmission to babies
In 1995, the Public Health Service (PHS) published guidelines for zidovudine (ZDV) used to reduce perinatal human immunodeficiency…
The FDA approved the first US HIV test system using oral fluid samples
On Dec. 23, 1994, the FDA announced the approval of the first U.S. HIV test system using oral…
Biotechnology | CDC | HIV
The CDC revised its definition of AIDS to include all HIV-infected people who have CD4 T cells count <200 ul or a CD4 T cells percentage <14
In 1993, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its definition of AIDS to include…
Cook County Hospital’s HIV/AIDS clinic was re-named the Sable/Sherer Clinic
In 1993, Cook County Hospital’s HIV/AIDS clinic was re-named the Sable/Sherer Clinic. The clinic treated one-third of Cook…
Targeted Genetics began human clinical testing using gene therapy to combat HIV infection
In 1993, Targeted Genetics, a subsidiary of the Immunex Corporation, became the first company to begin human clinical…
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…
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…
Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | HIV
Bristol-Myers’ VIDEX (didanosine) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
On Oct. 9, 1991, Bristol-Myers’ VIDEX (didanosine) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the…
Biotechnology | CDC | HIV | Therapeutics
A sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the CDC, related to HIV infection and AIDS
In 1991, a sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act was signed into law by President George HW Bush
On Aug. 18, 1990, the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act was signed into law by President…
McGill University researcher Dr. Bernard Belleau developed antiviral drug 3TC (Lamivudine), a critical component of Hepatitis B and HIV therapies
In 1989, McGill University researcher Dr. Bernard Belleau developed the antiviral drug 3TC (Lamivudine), which became a critical…
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…
The Center for AIDS Research at Albert Einstein Cancer Center was funded by the NIH
In 1988, the Center for AIDS Research at Albert Einstein Cancer Center was funded by the National Institutes…
CDC | Diagnostics | HIV | NIH
The CDC released the results of a study on the prevalence of HIV infection in the US
In 1987, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the results of a study on…
HIV | Therapeutics | WHO
The World Health Organization launched its Global Program on AIDS
On Feb. 1, 1987, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its Global Program on AIDS as the architect…
CDC | Diagnostics | HIV | Therapeutics
The CDC published guidelines on preventing HIV transmission in healthcare settings, on HIV counseling, and on antibody testing
In Aug. 1987, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published guidelines on preventing HIV transmission…
National Native American AIDS Prevention Center was founded
In 1987, The National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) was founded by American Indian and Alaska Native…
Biotechnology | FDA | HIV | Therapeutics
The FDA approved first Western blot blood test more specific HIV diagnostic test and AZT as the first antiretroviral drug to be used as a treatment for AIDS
In 1987, the FDA approved first Western blot blood test more specific HIV diagnostic test and AZT as…
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…
CDC | HIV | Life Science History | Therapeutics | WHO
The CDC co-sponsored the first International Conference on AIDS
In Apr. 15, 1985, the first International AIDS conference, held in Atlanta, Georgia, was organized by the WHO,…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | FDA | HIV
Red Cross Blood Services began testing all newly donated blood with the first HIV detection test
On Mar. 4, 1985, the Red Cross Blood Services began testing all newly donated blood with the first…
Biotechnology | FDA | HIV
The FDA approved the first test for HIV antbody screening of blood donors
On Mar. 2, 1985, the FDA announced the approval of the Abbott first antibody test kit to screen…
Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | HIV | NIH | Therapeutics
The CDC revised the case definition of AIDS to include additional specific disease conditions
In 1985, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised the case definition of AIDS to…
Virologist Flossie Wong-Staal became the first person to clone HIV, which led to the development of HIV detection blood tests
In 1985, virologist Flossie Wong-Staal became the first person to clone HIV, which led to the development of…