Pathogenesis was acquired by Chiron for $660 million
On Sept. 22, 2000, Pathogenesis was acquired by Emeryville, California-based Chiron for $660 million or $38.50 per share….
Genentech drug TNKase (tenecteplase) was approved
On June 2, 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it had approved Genentech’s drug TNKaseﾮ (tenecteplase)….
A $60 million program was announced to address the unequal burden of cancer within certain special populations in the US
On Apr. 6, 2000, a $60 million program was announced to address the unequal burden of cancer within…
Annie, a new breed of dairy cow with bioengineered defense against mastitis disease was born
On Mar. 3, 2000 Annie was born, the first of a new breed of dairy cows whose udders…
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month was founded
On Feb. 29. 2000, President Clinton officially dedicated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Since then, it…
A 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was licensed
On Feb. 17, 2000, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it it had licensed a 13-valent pneumococcal…
Glaxo Wellcome announced merged with SmithKline Beecham forming GlaxoSmithKline
On Jan. 17, 2000, Glaxo Wellcome announced merger with SmithKline Beecham forming GlaxoSmithKline. Glaxo SmithKline will be the…
QB 3 was founded as the University of California’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in life science
In 2000, QB3 founded as the University of California’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in life science, with…
The FDA approved LASIK corrective eye surgery
On Nov. 15, 1999, the FDA approved LASIK corrective eye surgery. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis…
ACIP voted to withdraw their recommendation for rotavirus vaccine
On Oct. 22, 1999, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), after a review of scientific data from…
The National Cancer Institute awarded nearly $8 million in grants toward Early Detection Research Network
On Nov. 23, 199, the National Cancer Institute awarded nearly $8 million in grants toward the creation of…
FDA approved a 2-dose schedule of hepatitis B vaccination for adolescents
On Aug. 29, 1999, Merck, West Point, Pennsylvania) received approval from the FDA of a supplement to Merck’s…
Stanford researchers discovered a genetic mutation that causes narcolepsy
On Aug. 11, 1999, researchers led by Stanford’s Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, used a…
The CDC identified and responded to West Nile Virus in New York City
In August 1999, an outbreak of encephalitis caused by West Nile virus (WNV) was detected in New York…
Eli Lilly and Company’s Effient approved by the FDA for the reduction of thrombotic cardiovascular events
On Jul. 11, 1999, Daiichi Sankyo and Eli Lilly announced the FDA approved Effientﾙ(prasugrel) tablets for the reduction…
BIO’99 in Seattle attracted more than 5,700 attendees with nearly thirty percent from outside the US
In Jul. 1999, the Biotechnology Industry Organization held BIO’99 in Seattle and the event attracted more than 5,700…
The Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center was established
On Jun. 9, 1999, the Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center (VRC) was established at the National…
NeoPath merged with AutoCyte to create TriPath Imaging
On Jun. 7, 1999, NeoPath merged with AutoCyte to form TriPath Imaging based in Burlington, N.C. NeoPath was…
The Hybrid Capture II human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test was approved by the FDA
On Mar. 17, 1999, the Hybrid Capture II human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test was approved by the U.S….
Douglas Boyd performed the first robotics-assisted closed-chest bypass surgery
In 1999, Dr. Douglas Boyd performed the first robotics-assisted closed-chest bypass surgery.
American Association for Cancer Research Scientist-Survivor Program was founded
In 1999, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Scientist-Survivor Program which united researchers with patients and survivor advocates…
Samuel N. Stroum was awarded E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement Medal
In 1999, the Fred Hutchinson Business Alliance announced that the 1999 E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement would…
Magnetic Surgery Tested Successfully on First Patient
Dec. 22, 1998, researchers from Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis announced using a revolutionary system that uses superconducting…
Wisconsin biologist James Thomson reported the first isolation and culturing of human embryonic stem cells
On Nov. 26, 1998, Wisconsin biologist James Thomson reported the first isolation and culturing of human embryonic stem…
The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Surveillance Network was created
In Oct. 1998, the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Surveillance Network was created to determine the prevalence of FAS within…
The drug Viagra (Sildenafil) approved by the FDA
On Mar. 27, 1998. the Pfizer drug Viagra (Sildenafil) was approved by the FDA to treat erectile dysfunction….
Dr David Satcher was sworn in as US Surgeon General
Feb. 13, 1998, Dr. David Satcher was sworn in as U.S. Surgeon General.
The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland
In 1998, The Oregon College of Dentistry was founded in Portland.
Medical College of Virginia Surgeons performed country’s first living donor liver transplant between unrelated adults
In 1998, Medical College of Virginia surgeons performed country’s first living donor liver transplant between unrelated adults.
The FDA Modernization Act was signed into law
On Nov. 21, 1997, the FDA Modernization Act (FDAMA) was signed into law, amending the Food, Drug and…