Richard Lerner was appointed The Scripps Research Institute’s new director
In 1987, Richard Lerner, chair of the Scripps Department of Molecular Biology, was appointed the research institute’s new…
The University of Minnesota Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1987, the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, now known as the Masonic Cancer Center, received National Cancer…
Construction was completed on the Vollum Institute for Advanced Biomedical Research at Oregon Health Sciences University
In 1987, construction was completed on the Vollum Institute for Advanced Biomedical Research in Portland. The institute is…
Dr. Gerald Nepom, director of the Virginia Mason Research Center, discovered genetic marker for Type I diabetes
In 1987, Dr. Gerald Nepom, the former director of the Virginia Mason Research Center, now known as the…
The Biomedical Research Foundation (BRF) was founded
In 1986, The Biomedical Research Foundation (BRF) was founded. The BRF is an independent, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization founded…
Ground was broken for a new Madigan Army Medical Center
On Jan. 18, 1985, ground was broken for a new 1.2 million square foot, 414-bed Madigan Army Medical…
Dr Robert C Gallo reported the isolation of a new group of viruses found in the helper T-cells of patients with AIDS or pre-AIDS symptoms
On Apr. 23, 1984, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) scientist, Dr. Robert C. Gallo, reported the isolation of…
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology located Centres India and Italy
In 1984, the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), the U.N. Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) bowed…
The Office of Biotechnology was established at Iowa State University
In 1984, the Office of Biotechnology was established at Iowa State University (ISU). Today, ISU’s Office of Biotechnology…
Fluoroestradiol was first developed by Washington University at St. Louis researcher
In 1984, fluoroestradiol (FES) was first developed by researchers Michael J. Welch, PhD from Washington University at St….
The Santa Fe Institute was founded
In 1984, The Santa Fe Institute is a private, not-for-profit, independent research and education center, founded in 1984,…
Stﾠ. Jude Children’s Hospital launched the After Completion of Therapy Clinic
In 1984, St. ﾠJude Children’s Hospital launched the After Completion of Therapy Clinic, the world’s largest long-term follow-up…
National Alzheimer’s Disease Month was established
On Oct. 3, 1983, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation making the month of November as National Alzheimer’s…
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The Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine was established
in May 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed into law a bill that established the Foundation for the Advancement…
Dr. Patricia Bath became the first woman to chair an ophthalmology residency program in the U.S.
In 1983, Dr. Patricia E. Bath became the first woman to chair an ophthalmology residency program in the…
University of Iowa established the Biocatalysis Research Group, known as the ‘Iowa Biocats’
In 1983, the Biocatalysis Research Group, known informally as the ‘Iowa Biocats’ was established at University of Iowa….
The South Carolina Research Authority was chartered by South Carolina
In 1983, the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a public, non-profit corporation chartered by the State of…
The National Cancer Institute purchased what is now the R. A. Bloch International Cancer Information Center
On Dec. 16,, 1982, the National Cancer Institute purchased what is now the R. A. Bloch International Cancer…
University of Washington scientists created first “transgenic mouse”
In 1982, Richard D. Palmiter at the University of Washington scientists created first “transgenic mouse” in collaboration with…
George Streisinger at the University of Oregon cloned the first vertebrate — a zebrafish
In 1982, George Streisinger at the University of Oregon (UO) cloned the first vertebrate — a zebrafish. Streisinger…
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Bayh-Dole Act passed the U.S. congress allowing universities to patent discoveries made in federally supported laboratories
On Dec. 12, 1980, a bill to amend title 35 of the United States Code (H.R.6933, Public Law:…
The Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research founded
In 1980, the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR), was founded in 1980 by the Provinicial Legislature…
The Holden Cancer Center at the University of Iowa was established
In 1980, The Holden Cancer Center at University of Iowa was founded with Richard L. DeGowin, M.D. appointed…
Law redesignated “Sandia Laboratories at Albuquerque” as Sandia National Laboratories
On Dec. 6, 1979, public Law 96-164 [S. 673] passed by the U.S. Congress, was signed by President…
The most mutated gene in human cancer, p53, a tumor suppressor gene, was identified
In 1979, the most frequently mutated gene in human cancer, p53, was identified by six groups of researchers…
Dr. William Thurman became head of OMRF
In 1979, Dr. William Thurman took the helm of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) and helped establish…
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FDA approved Cisplatin, a platinum-containing anticancer compound
On Dec. 19, 1978, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Cisplatin for use in testicular and ovarian…
The first test-tube baby was born in the United Kingdom
On Jul. 25, 1978, the first test-tube baby was born in the United Kingdom. Louise Joy Brown is…
Drs. Shaffer, Hoskins and Hetherington founded the Glaucoma Research Foundation
In 1978, Drs. Shaffer, Hoskins and Hetherington founded the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), now America’s oldest and most…
UK Markey Cancer Foundation established
In 1978, the University of Kentucky (UK) Markey Cancer Foundation, previously the Ephraim McDowell Cancer Research Foundation, was…