University of Saskatchewan researchers discovered “follicular waves” in the human menstrual cycle
In July 2003, University of Saskatchewan researchers announced they had discovered “follicular waves” in the human menstrual cycle….
Results of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial were announced
On Jun. 24, 2003, results of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT), testing the effectiveness of finasteride to…
Data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial was announced
On Jun. 5, 2003, data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial gave fresh insight…
Dr. Vincent Poitout at the Pacific Northwest Research Foundation won the Thomas R Lee Award from the American Diabetes Association
On Apr. 23, 2003, Dr. Vincent Poitout at the Pacific Northwest Research Foundation (PNRF) won the Thomas R….
Duke heads $37 million trial of exercise for heart failure
On Apr. 15, 2003, the National Heart Lung Blood Institute (NHLB) announced a $37 million trial, coordinated by…
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Michael Smith Genome Science Centre sequenced the SARS genome
On Apr. 14, 2003, researchers at Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Science Centre in Vancouver announced they had sequenced…
The Virginia Mason Research Center was renamed Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason
On Apr. 2, 2003, the Virginia Mason Research Center, located in Seattle, was renamed Benaroya Research Institute at…
The Winship Cancer Institute received a $10 million award from the U.S. Dept of Defense for prostate cancer research
On Mar. 24, 2003, the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University announced it had received a $10 million…
Researchers pinpointed the source of preeclampsia
On Mar. 4, 2003, Beth Israel Deaconess researchers pinpointed the source of preeclampsia, a life-threatening complication of pregnancy….
The Broad Institute was founded with $100 million gift from Eli and Edythe Broad
In 2003, The Broad Institute was announced with a $100 million gift from Eli and Edythe Broad. Discussions…
Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer created at the University of Montreal to discover more effective cancer therapies
In 2003, the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) was created at the University of Montreal…
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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…
William Hagopian at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute began Phase I of the hOKT3 study
In 2003, Dr. William Hagopian at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute began Phase I of the hOKT3 study….
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…
Sidney Kimmel gave $150 million to Hopkins for cancer research and patient
On Dec. 1, 202, Sidney Kimmel, founder and chairman of Jones Apparel Group, donated $150 million for cancer…
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…
The Alberta Innovates Centre for Carbohydrate Science began operation
In Sept. 2002, the Alberta Innovates Centre for Carbohydrate Science (now Alberta Glycomics Centre), began operation with a…
NCI funded trial showed postmenopausal women who used estrogen replacement therapy were at higher risk of developing ovarian cancer
On Jul. 17, 2002, A National Cancer Institute funded trial showed that postmenopausal women who used estrogen replacement…
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The UC Davis Cancer Center received NCI designation
On Jul. 2, 2002, the University of California, Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center announced it had received National Cancer…
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community pledged $5 million to the Translational Genomics Research Institute
On Jun. 8, 2002, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community pledged $5 million to the Translational Genomics Research…
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 International Genomics Consortium selected Phoenix for its headquarters
On May 14, 2002, the International Genomics Consortium (IGC) selected Phoenix for its headquarters. The mission of the…
Governor Hull signed SB 1270 that provided $5 million over 10 years for genomic research
In May 2002, Governor Hull signed SB 1270 for $5 million over 10 years for genomic research. Later…
Pioneer Hi-Bred International endowed Maize Breeding Chair at Iowa State University
On Feb. 12, 2002, Pioneer Hi-Bred International made a gift to endow a faculty chair in maize breeding…
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…
FDA approved Gleevec for gastrointestinal stromal tumors treatment
On Feb. 1, 2002, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Gleevec, formerly known as…
Andrew C von Eschenbach became the twelfth director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until 2006
On Jan. 22, 2002, Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach became the twelfth director of the National Cancer Institute…
Stanford researchers became the first to use gene expression profiling to predict cancer outcomes
In 2002, Stanford researchers became the first to use gene expression profiling to predict cancer outcomes. The research…
Red River Valley Research Corridor was established
In 2002, The Red River Valley Research Corridor was established by U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan. The corridor is…
The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering was founded
In 2002, the Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) was established at North Dakota State University conducting…