The National Cancer Institute created network of clinical proteomic technology centers for cancer research
On Sept. 27, 2006, the National Cancer Institute announced funding for a major component of its $104 million,…
The National Cancer Institute Annual Report to the Nation found cancer death rates continue to drop
On Sept. 6, 2006, a report from the nation’s leading cancer organizations found that Americans’ risk of dying…
Eli Lilly and Company’s Gemzar was approved for use in the treatment of women living with recurrent ovarian cancer
On Jul. 17, 2006, Eli Lilly and Company’s Gemzar was approved for use in the treatment of women…
Genentech drug Lucentisﾙ (ranibizumab injection) was approved
On Jun. 30, 2006, Genentech drug Lucentisﾙ (ranibizumab injection) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of…
The National Cancer Institute scientists identified an inherited gene that strongly affects risk for the most common form of melanoma
On Jun. 29, 2006, researchers at the National Cancer Institute have identified a link between inherited and acquired…
ACIP recommends second dose of varicella vaccine for children
On Jun. 29, 2006, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) recommends second dose of varicella vaccine for children.
The U.S. Surgeon General released a report on the harmful health consequences of involuntary exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke
On Jun. 27, 2006, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report on the harmful health consequences of involuntary…
The FDA approved the vaccine Gardasil for HPV
On Jun. 8, 2006, the FDA approved the vaccine Gardasil, which protects against persistent infection by the two…
Washington BioEvolution, 2006
Washington BioEvolution illustrates life science companies and non-profit research organization in the State of Washington by the year…
Zostavax was approved by the FDA to prevent shingles (herpes zoster) in individuals 60 years of age and older
On May 25, 2006, Zostavax, manufactured by Merck & Co. of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, was approved by…
The CDC responded to a multi-state mumps outbreak with over 6,500 cases
On May 18, 2006, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resported on a multi-state mumps…
Siemens launched Centra, the world’s first in-office digital earmold impression scanner
On May 16, 2006, Siemens, now Sivantos, launched Centra, the world’s first in-office digital earmold impression scanner. The…
Dr. Stephen Prescott became president of the OMRF
On May 1, 2006, Dr. Stephen Prescott was named president of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF). Prescott,…
UC-Berkeley researchers created affordable anti-malaria drug artemisinin
On Apr. 12, 2006, chemical engineer Jay Keasling helped create an affordable anti-malaria drug, artemensins, by producing arteminsic…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Paul S. Anderson
On Mar. 27, 2006, The Priestley Medal was awarded to Paul S. Anderson by the American Chemical Society…
VariZIG became available under an IND Expanded Access Protocol
On Feb. 24, 2006, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) was informed by the only U.S.-licensed manufacturer…
FDA approved lowering the age limit to 12 mos for remaining US-licensed hepatitis A vaccine in the US
On Oct. 17, 2005, the FDA approved lowering the age limit to 12 mos for the remaining U.S.-licensed…
The National Cancer Institute announced the Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer initiative
On Oct. 11, 2005, the National Cancer Institute announced the Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC) initiative…
The genome of the 1918 H1N1 pandemic influenza virus was sequenced
On Oct. 7, 2005, Jeffery Taubenberger, AH Reid, AE Krafft, Karen Bijwaard and Thomas Fanning published a report…
NCI and NINDS created Rembrandt (Repository for Molecular Brain Neoplasia Data)
On Sept. 28, 2005, the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)…
The Worm Institute for Research and Medicine was established at the Scripps Research Institute
On Sept. 26, 2005, San Diego business leader and philanthropist John J. Moores contributed $4 million to The…
The Medically Fragile Children’s Program was established at the Medical University of South Carolina
On Aug. 18, 2005, the Medically Fragile Children’s Program was established at the Medical University of South Carolina….
The National Cancer Institute announced the Community Networks Program
On May 6, 2005, the National Cancer Institute announced the Community Networks Program (CNP), a 5-year initiative to…
Cellular pertussis vaccine combined with adult formulation of tetanus and diphtheria licensed in persons 10-18 years of age
On May 3, 2005, the cellular pertussis vaccine combined with the adult formulation of tetanus and diphtheria (Tdap:…
Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly annnounced Byettaﾮ approved and launched in the US
On Apr. 29, 2005, Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly announced the FDA had approved BYETTA(TM) (exenatide) injection as…
The Nebraska Biocontainment Unit was established at UNMC
On Mar. 7, 2005, the CDC commissioned the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit at UNMC. The funding came from federal…
The National Cancer Institute and FDA established an NCI-FDA Research and Regulatory Review Fellowship program
On Feb. 16, 2005, in preparation for the new generation of molecular-based oncology medical products, the National Cancer…
Formation of the Drug Safety Board was announced
On Feb. 16, 2005, Formation of the Drug Safety Board was announced, consisting of FDA staff and representatives…
Smallpox appeared in the first agricultural settlements in northeastern Africa
On Jan. 8, 2005, researchers from Baylor University Medical Center reported that although the origin of smallpox is…
The Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT) was established
In Jan. 2005, the Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT) was established at Penn’s Perelman School of…