Fluorescent molecular probes developed, revolutionizing tumor cell detection
In 1999, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital developed fluorescent molecular probes that fluoresced upon contact with tumor enzymes,…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to F. Albert Cotton
In 1998, the Priestley Medal was awarded to F. Albert Cotton by the American Chemical Society “to recognize…
Harvard Medical School-based scientists established the Institute of Chemistry and Cell Biology
In 1998, Harvard Medical School-based scientists established the Institute of Chemistry and Cell Biology (ICCB), to facilitate the…
Hematech relocated to Sioux Falls
In 1998, Hematech was co-founded by University of Massachusetts researcher Jim Robl, relocated to Sioux Falls. Dr. Robl…
Colon cancer gene was identified
On Dec. 2, 1993, Dana-Farber scientists identified the gene that causes an inherited form of colon cancer, which…
VEGF molecule was discovered
In 1993, Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers discovered the Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) molecule, implicated in diabetic…
Co-discovery of microRNAs
In 1993, Harvard Medical School Genetics researcher Gary Ruvkun co-discovered small regulatory RNAs (microRNAs), which led to RNA…
Baim Institute for Clinical Resarch was founded
In 1993, the Baim Institute was first founded as the Cardiovascular Data Analysis Center (CDAC) by Donald S….
The Whitehead Institute/MIT Center for Genome Research was founded
In 1990, The Whitehead Institute/MIT Center for Genome Research (WICGR) was founded. The institute soon became an international…
Transgenic fast-growing salmon were created
In 1989, transgenic fast-growing salmon were created. In 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a…
Abbott Bioresearch Center was founded in Worcester, Massachusetts
In 1989, Abbott Bioresearch Center was founded as the local Massachusetts site of Abbott Laboratories, adjacent to the…
The Harvard Mouse, created by molecular geneticists, becomes the first mammal patented in the U.S.
On Apr. 12, 1988, the Harvard Mouse created by molecular geneticists led by Philip Leder created the first…
James C. Wang discovered DNA topoisomerases
In 1988, James C. Wang discovered DNA topoisomerases, which led to greater understanding of enzymes’ role in biological…
Genzyme launched an IPO at $10 a share, raising $28.3 million
On Jun. 5, 1986, Genzyme launched an Initial Public Offering (IPO) at $10 a share, and raised $28.3…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Karl A. Folkers
In 1986, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Karl A. Folkers ‘for his numerous contributions…
Genetic markers were found for kidney disease and cystic fibrosis
On Oct. 11, 1985, scientists in Canada and Massachusetts reported discovering the first genetic marker for the widespread…
Telomerase discovered by graduate students
In 1985, telomerase was discovered by University of California, Berkeley graduate student Carol Greider, as well as Elzabeth…
Huntington’s disease genetic marker discovered
In 1983, a team of researchers, led by Dr. James Gusella from Harvard Medical School, announced they had…
Henri Termeer became president of Genzyme Corporation
In 1983, Henri Termeer became president of Genzyme Corporation. Termeer was previously a senior executive Baxter. Serving as…
The Whitehead Institute was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts
In 1982, The Whitehead Institute, was founded as an independent research institution affiliated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
Genzyme Corporation was founded in Boston, Mass
On Jun. 8, 1981, Genzyme was founded by Sheridan Snyder, George M. Whitesides and scientist Henry Blair, with…
Artificial skin was created from living cells for the first time
On Apr. 23, 1981, doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital announced they had for the first time successfully tested…
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The Vannevar Bush Award was established
In 1980, Established in 1980, the award commemorates Vannevar Bush, a science advisor to President Roosevelt during World…
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The National Science Board announced that James R Killian, Jr. was the recipient of its Vannevar Bush Award
In 1980, the National Science Board (NSB) announced that James R. Killian, Jr. was the recipient of its…
Brigham and Women’s Hospital was established
In 1980, three of Boston’s oldest and most prestigious Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals – the Peter Bent…
Biogen was founded
In 1978, Biogen was established in 1978 by a group of scientists and three venture capitalists as Biogen…
Prenatal DNA sequencing was developed at Boston Children’s
In 1978, Boston Children’s researcher Stuart Orkin and his team developed a new DNA sequencing technique for prenatal…
Dana-Farber received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation
In 1977, Dana-Farber (DF) received National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center designation one of the first in…
Virus particle structure was determined
In 1977, Harvard Medical School researcher Stephen C. Harrison first determined the structure of an intact virus particle,…
Noninvasive fetal heart monitoring was developed at the Boston Hospital for Women
In 1973, clinicians at the Boston Hospital for Women, now part of Brigham and Womenﾒs, developed noninvasive fetal…