Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger and Walmart
On Jun. 18, 2025, federal health officials announced a listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people…
Lilly to acquire Verve Therapeutics for $1 billion to advance one-time treatments for people with high cardiovascular risk
On Jun. 17, 2025, Eli Lilly and Verve Therapeutics, a Boston-based clinical-stage company developing genetic medicines for cardiovascular…
Lilly expands pain pipeline with acquisition of SiteOne Therapeutics for $1.0 billion in cash
On May 27, 2025, Eli Lilly and SiteOne Therapeutics, a private biotechnology company developing small molecule inhibitors of…
Roche announces $550 million investment to expand its Indianapolis diagnostics manufacturing hub
On May 12, 2025, Roche announced it plans to invest up to $550 million in its Diagnostics site…
Successful first harvest provided roadmap for scaling secure, domestic source of farm-raised salmon
On Jun. 30, 2020, AquaBounty Technologies announced it had successfully commenced the commercial-scale harvest of conventional Atlantic salmon…
Whole-genome sequences of 16 different mosquito species published in Science
On Nov. 27, 2014, two papers were published in Science that announced the completion and preliminary analyses of…
The first U.S. imported case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was confirmed
On May 1, 2014, the first U.S. imported case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was confirmed in…
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute reached $50 millionﾠstart-up funding goal
On Nov. 19, 2013, the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) was initially funded with $50 million provided by…
Fund raising began for the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute
On Nov. 19, 2013, the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute announced that it had reached the first $50 million…
The Indiana University Cancer Center renamed Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center
In 2006, The Indiana University Cancer Center was renamed the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center….
AgReliant Genetics was founded
On Jul. 1, 2000, AgReliant Genetics was founded by global seed companies KWS of Einbeck, Germany and Limagrain…
The Indiana University Cancer Center became an NCI-designated cancer center
In 1999, The Indiana University (IU) Cancer Center became an National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center. Its mission…
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The Indiana University Cancer Center was founded
In 1992, The Indiana University (IU) Cancer Center, now known as the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive…
The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act was signed into law by President George HW Bush
On Aug. 18, 1990, the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act was signed into law by President…
Dr. Steven A Rosenberg conducted the first human gene transfer trial
On May 22, 1989, Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg and his team at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) performed…
The antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac), discovered by David T. Wong, was given FDA approval
In December 1987, the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac), discovered by David T. Wong, received U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Bill Schroeder, the second human recipient of the Jarvik 7 artificial heart, died after living 620 days
On Aug. 6, 1986, Bill Schroeder from Jasper, Indiana, the second human recipient of the Jarvik 7 artificial…
Bill Schroeder, the second human recipient of the Jarvik 7 artificial heart, was discharged from the hospital
On Apr. 6, 1985, Bill Schroeder from Jasper, Indiana, the second human recipient of the Jarvik 7 artificial…
Purdue University Center for Cancer Research was established as a NCI basic science cancer center
In 1982, the Purdue University Institute for Cancer Research (PICR) was established as an National Cancer Institute (NCI)…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Herbert C. Brown
In 1981, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Herbert C. Brown ‘for his numerous contributions…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned DDT
On Jun. 14, 1972, an end to the continued domestic usage of the pesticide DDT was decreed when…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to William J. Sparks
In 1965, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to William J. Sparks ‘for his numerous contributions…
Researchers collected a sample of boiling water from hot springs in Yellowstone leading to discovery of extremophiles
On Jun. 20, 1964, a team of researchers led by Dr. Thomas Brock, then a professor at the…
Rolla Neil Harger invented the the drunkometer
In 1938, Rolla Neil Harger of Indiana University School of Medicine collaborated with Robert Borkenstein of the Indiana…
Drs., McCoy, Chapin, Wherry, and Lamb elucidated a new disease, tularemia
In 1911, Drs. George W. McCoy, Charles W. Chapin, William B. Wherry, and B. H. Lamb elucidated a…
Stanford University opened its doors
On Oct. 1, 1891, Stanford University opened its doors after six years of planning and building on land…
Eli Lilly and Company was founded
In 1876, Eli Lilly and Company was founded by Colonel Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana. Colonel Lilly, a…