National Quality Forum included the hepatitis B birth dose among its consensus standards
On Oct. 27, 2008, the National Quality Forum included the hepatitis B birth dose among its consensus standards…
Fraternal Order of Eagles announced a $25 million gift commitment to fund diabetes research at University of Iowa
On Sept. 16, 2008, leaders of The Fraternal Order of Eagles, the University of Iowa and the University…
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day was enacted
On Sept. 13, 2008, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day was enacted as a result of a Senate resolution…
The National Cancer Institute Cancer Genome Atlas reported first results of comprehensive study of brain tumors
On Sept. 4, 2008, the Cancer Genome Atlas reported first results of comprehensive study of brain tumors. This…
The Caroline Pryce Walker Childhood Cancer Act advanced medical research and treatments into pediatric cancers
On Jul. 29, 2008, the Caroline Pryce Walker Childhood Cancer Act of 2007 amended the Public Health Service…
The first HIV case in history was recognized
Jun. 25, 2008, researchers reported that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) responsible for most of the AIDS cases…
FDA approved Pentacel, a new combination DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine for use in children 6 wksﾖ4 yrs of age
On Jun. 20, 2008, the FDA approved Pentacel (Sanofi Pasteur), a new combination DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine for use in…
Hutch scientists put advanced cancerous tumor into long-term remission by reprogramming patientﾒs T cells
On Jun. 18, 2008, Fred Hutch researchers described the first successful use of a human patient’s cloned infection-fighting…
Temporary extension of SBIR program
On May 23, 2008, the Temporary Extension of Programs under the Small Business Act and The Small Business…
Alberta Bio Evolution, 2008
Alberta Life Science Genealogy illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organizations in the Province of Alberta by…
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Oregon State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine’s large animal clinical and diagnostic imaging facilities opened
On May 3, 2008, a major expansion of Oregon State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine’s large animal clinical…
FDA approved new rotavirus vaccine for use in U.S.
On Apr. 3, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix) for use…
CDC issued Health Advisory in response to widespread measles outbreaks in US
On Apr. 2, 2008, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued Health Advisory in response…
National Cancer Institute reported changes in adult stem cells may underlie disease associated with accelerated aging
On Mar. 2, 2008, adult stem cells may provide an explanation for the cause of a Hutchinson-Gilford Progeris…
St. ﾠJude Children’s Research Hospital received NCI comprehensive center designation
In 2008, the St.ﾠ Jude Children’s Research Hospital received National Cancer Institute (NCI) comprehensive center designation. St.ﾠJude Children’s…
BP Energy Biosciences Institute was established
On Nov. 14, 2007, the BP Energy Biosciences Institute was established with a $500 million ten year grant…
Oliver Smithies was awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
On Oct. 8, 2007, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Oliver Smithies from…
National Cancer Institute symposium showcased HIV/AIDS research
On Oct. 2, 2007, the National Cancer Institute held a symposium to showcase several important historic achievements in…
The FDA Amendments Act of 2007 reauthorized collection of prescription drug user fees
On Sept. 27, 2007, the FDA Amendments Act of 2007 amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act…
Ralph M Steinman at Rockefeller University received Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research
On Sept. 15, 2007, Ralph M. Steinman at Rockefeller University received Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research…
The American Veterinary Medical Association established the One Health initiative Task Force
On Apr. 14. 2007, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) established the One Health initiative Task Force, an…
FDA approved an accelerated dosing schedule for Twinrix (hepatitis A and B vaccine)
On Mar. 28, 2007, the FDA announced that GlaxoSmithKline (King of Prussia, Pennsylvania) received approval for an alternate…
Researchers led by Dr. Lakshmi Kotra discovered a new anti-malaria agent, KP-15
On Feb. 12, 2007, a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry by researchers led by Dr….
The Sioux Valley Health Care System was renamed Sanford Health
On Feb. 3, 2007 the Sioux Valley Health Care System was renamed Sanford Health to recognize a $400…
USDA scientists identified molecular markers tightly linked to the Slick gene in cattle
On Jan. 25, 2007, U.S. Dept. of Agiriculture scientists at the Subtropical Agricultural Research Station in Brooksville, Florida…
The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005′, or “Johanna’s Law'” (PL 109-475) amended the Public Health Service Act
On Jan. 12, 2007, the Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005′, or “Johanna’s Law’” (P.L. 109-475)…
The first significant outbreaks of ZIKV infection involving more than a few persons were detected
In 2007, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported the first significant outbreaks of Zika virus infection involving more…
Jordan Tang led a team of OMRF scientists that identified and cloned the enzyme believed to cause Alzheimer’s disease
In 2007, Dr. Jordan Tang, led a team of scientists at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) that identified…
The Biomarkers Consortium was founded
On Oct. 5, 2006, the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, NIH, FDA, and the Pharmaceutical Research…
National Cancer Institute scientists identified novel protein that ties disruption of critical cellular pathway to Birt-Hogg-Dub syndrome
On Oct 2, 2006, National Cancer Institute researchers have linked specific genetic mutations to defects in cells that…