The Schnitzer Investment Corporation donated nearly 20 acres of riverfront property in South Waterfront to OHSU
On Jun. 16, 2004, Portland’s Schnitzer Investment Corp. donated nearly 20 acres of land at the South Willamette…
University of Alabama Mecial Center’s new multi-specialty clinic and College of Community Health Sciences opened
On May 11, 2004, the University of Alabama Medical Center’s opened a new $13.5 million 77,000 square foot…
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FDA approved the first antiangiogenic drug for cancer, Avastin
On Feb. 26, 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved the first antiangiogenic…
The Broad Institute was launched with $100 million gift from Eli and Edythe Broad
In 2004, The Broad Institute was launched with a $100 million gift from Eli and Edythe Broad. Discussions…
OHSU researcher uncovered macular degeneration gene
On Oct. 21, 2003, scientists at Oregon Health Sciences University’s (OHSU) Casey Eye Institute announced they had found…
The Scripps Research Institute announced the establishment of a major science center in Palm Beach County, Florida
On Oct. 9, 2003, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) announced the establishment of a major science center in…
American chemist Paul Lauterbur and British physicist Peter Mansfield shared the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
On Oct. 6, 2003, American chemist Paul Lauterbur and British physicist Peter Mansfield made pioneering contributions during the…
The National Center for Research Resources awarded a $67 million grant to UGA for a Parkinson’s disease study
On Sept. 4, 2003, the National Center for Research Resources (NCCR) awarded a $6.7 million grant to the…
Taking daily aspirin for as little as 3 years was shown to reduce the development of colorectal polyps
On Mar. 5, 2003, taking daily aspirin for as little as 3 years was shown to reduce the…
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Long-term efficacy and safety of etanercept was found in children with polyarticular-course juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
On Jan. 10, 2003, long-term efficacy and safety of etanercept (Enbrel) was found in children with polyarticular-course juvenile…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Medical Device | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics
The Medical University of South Carolina and Clemson University established joint Bioengineering Program
In 2003, the Medical University of South Carolina and Clemson University established a joint Bioengineering Program. Located on…
The mouse genome was first sequenced and published
On Dec. 5, 2002, the international Mouse Genome Sequencing Consortium announced the publication of a high-quality draft sequence…
OHSU broke ground on new biomedical research building
On Oct. 10, 2002, the Oregon Opportunity arrived as Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) broke ground for…
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Richard H. Carmona was sworn in as U.S. Surgeon General
On Aug. 5, 2002, President George W. Bush appointed Richard H. Carmona as U.S. Surgeon General, one of…
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President Bush signed the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act into law
On Jun. 12, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response…
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) was founded
In Jun. 2002, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization focused on developing earlier diagnostics…
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) was envisioned
On Feb. 7, 2002, an assembly of more than fifty leaders and visionaries in science, medicine, government and…
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The Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act improved safety and efficacy of patented and off-patent medicines for children
In 2002, the U.S. Congress passed the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act that improved safety and efficacy of…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Medicine | Oncology | Therapeutics
The Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine was established
In 2002, the Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine, now known as the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive…
Virginia Commonwealth University and INOVA Fairfax partnered to establish medical program in Northern Virginia
In 2002, the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and INOVA Fairfax partnered to establish a medical program in Northern…
Gateway Building opened at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
In 2002, The Gateway Building opened at VCU Medical Center, a $39 million dollar structure, opened in March…
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The acquisition of Immunex by Amgen for $16 billion was announced
On Dec. 17, 2001, the acquisition of Immunex by Amgen was announced for $16 billion in stock and…
Dr. Leland Hartwell was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize for Medicine ‘for discoveries of key regulators of the cell cycle’
On Oct. 8, 2001, Dr. Leland ‘Lee’ Hartwell from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center was awarded the Nobel…
Oregon Health & Science University merged with Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology
On Jul. 1, 2001, Governor John Kitzhaber signed legislation that expanded Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) mission…
World Heart Day was established
In 2001, World Heart Day, an annual event which takes place on 29 September every year, was founded….
Iowa College of Medicine was renamed for Roy J and Lucille A Carver
In 2001, Iowa College of Medicine was renamed for Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver in recognition of…
The Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute and Neurological Sciences Institute buildings opened on OHSU’s west campus
In 2001, the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute and Neurological Sciences Institute…
The Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies was established
In 2001, the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies in the Texas Research Park at UT health…
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President Clinton directed Medicare program to reimburse providers for cost of routine patient care in clinical trials
On Jun. 7, 2000, President Clinton issued an Executive Memorandum that directed the Medicare program to revise its…
The Stanford Hospital Center for Clinical Sciences Research building opened
In 2000, the Center for Clinical Sciences Research building opened, and is an example of a fully integrated…