Twenty Measles Cases Confirmed in Montana
On Jun. 11, 2025, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reported a total of…
Measles Cases Confirmed in Montana
On Apr. 17, 2025, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Gallatin City-County Health…
GSK invested $100 million to expand long-term vaccine manufacturing capabilities in Hamilton
On Apr. 24, 2019, GSK announced $100 million of new investment in its manufacturing site in Hamilton, Montana…
The first Ancient North American genome was sequenced
On Feb. 12, 2014, Scientists, led by ancient DNA expert Eske Willerslev of the University of Copenhagen and…
LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals was acquired Takeda Pharmaceutical
On Oct. 3, 2012, Takeda Pharmaceutical acquired LigoCyte for an upfront payment of $60 million, with future contingent…
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The CDC addressed widespread asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana
In 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) addressed widespread asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana….
Corixa Corp. was acquired by Glaxosmithkline for $300 million
On Jul. 12, 2005, Corixa Corp., based on First Hill in Seattle, was acquired by Glaxosmithkline (GSK) for…
The Montana Bioscience Alliance was founded
In 2004, The Montana Bioscience Alliance (MBA) was founded as a non-profit association that serves as a hub…
The Northwest Lions Eye Bank merged with the Montana Eye Bank
In 2001, the Northwest Lions Eye Bank merged with the Montana Eye Bank. SightLife, based in Washington state,…
LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals was founded
In 1998, LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals was founded in Bozeman by Robert F. Bargatze, Ph.D., and John W. Jutila, Ph.D….
Montana Neuroscience Institute Foundation was founded
In 1998, Montana Neuroscience Institute Foundation was a non-profit partnership between St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center…
DNA first used in Montana for murder conviction
On Nov. 19, 1992, Larry Moore was convicted of the murder of former Gallatin County Sheriff’s Deputy Brad…
McLaughlin Research Institute was established
In 1954, The McLaughlin Research Institute began with the arrival of Dr. Ernst Eichwald, recruited as a pathologist…
The Rocky Mountain Laboratory became became part of National Microbiological Institute
In 1948, the National Institute of Health was reorganized into the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Rocky…
Mike Mansfield elected to represent Montana in US Congress
In 1943, Mike Mansfield served Montana as Representative and Senator in the U.S. Congress for thiry-four years, and…
The Rocky Mountain Laboratory became part of the National Institute of Health
In 1937, the Rocky Mountain Laboratory became part of the National Institute of Health (NIH). During World War…
The Rocky Mountain Laboratory was established in Hamilton
In 1921, the founding of the Rocky Mountain Laboratory (RML) can be traced back to westward migration when…
Flathead Lake Biological Station was established
In 1899, Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) established near Bigfork in 1899 by Dr. Morton J. Elrod, Distinguished…
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Shodair Children’s Hospital was founded
In 1896, Shodair Children’s Hospital was founded. In 1987, Shodair Children’s Hospital became a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital…
The Agricultural College of the State of Montana was founded as the state’s land-grant college
On Feb. 16, 1893, the Agricultural College of the State of Montana was founded as the state’s land-grant…
The University of Montana was founded
On Feb. 13, 1893, the Montana State Legislature authorized the creation of the University of Montana. The University…
An act of Congress dedicated land in Montana Territory for creation of a University
On Feb. 18, 1881, an act of the U.S. Congress dedicated for university purposes in Montana seventy-two sections…