National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day was enacted
On Sept. 13, 2008, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day was enacted as a result of a Senate resolution…
The National Cancer Institute Cancer Genome Atlas reported first results of comprehensive study of brain tumors
On Sept. 4, 2008, the Cancer Genome Atlas reported first results of comprehensive study of brain tumors. This…
The Caroline Pryce Walker Childhood Cancer Act advanced medical research and treatments into pediatric cancers
On Jul. 29, 2008, the Caroline Pryce Walker Childhood Cancer Act of 2007 amended the Public Health Service…
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Stanford researchers discovered a molecule that kills kidney cancer cells
On Jul. 8, 2008, Stanford researchers announced discovered a molecule that kills kidney cancer cells. Ideally, the researchers…
Pacific Oncology joined with Oregon Health & Science University
On Jun. 27, 2008, Pacific Oncology joined with Oregon Health & Science University and created greater access to…
National Cancer Institute researchers found blocking a single protein proves toxic to myeloma cells in laboratory studies
On Jun. 22, 2008, National Cancer Institute researchers announced that cells from a blood-borne cancer called multiple myeloma…
Hutch scientists put advanced cancerous tumor into long-term remission by reprogramming patient’s T cells
On Jun. 18, 2008, Fred Hutch researchers described the first successful use of a human patient’s cloned infection-fighting…
The North Carolina School of Pharmacy was renamed in honor of Fred Eshelman
On May 21, 2008, the North Carolina School of Pharmacy was renamed the Eshelman School of Pharmacy in…
National Cancer Institute study of mutations in Non-Hodgkin lymphoma yielded clues for potential new therapies
On Mar. 6, 2008, DNA mutations found in a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has a poor prognosis…
OHSU Cancer Institute received $5 million gift to establish state-of-the-art research laboratories
On Feb. 20, 2008, Lori and Jen-Hsun Huang of Los Altos Hills, California, announced a $5 million gift…
Results from a large multicenter study showed accuracy of computerized tomographic colonography
In 2008, results from a large multicenter study showed that the accuracy of computerized tomographic colonography (virtual colonoscopy)…
University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 2008, the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCC) received NCI designation, a…
The Tisch Cancer Institute was founded in New York
In 2008, the Tisch Cancer Institute (TCI) was founded through the generosity of James and Merryl Tisch. James…
St. ﾠJude Children’s Research Hospital received NCI comprehensive center designation
In 2008, the St.ﾠ Jude Children’s Research Hospital received National Cancer Institute (NCI) comprehensive center designation. St.ﾠJude Children’s…
Evestra was spun-off as a private company from the Texas Biomed Department of Organic Chemistry
In 2008, Evestra was spun-off as a private biopharmaceutical company from the Texas Biomed Department of Organic Chemistry….
UCSF Cancer Research Institute renamed as tribute to philanthropist Helen Diller
On Nov. 19, 2007, the University of California at San Francisco Cancer (UCSF) Research Institute was renamed the…
BJC Institute of Health at Washington University established to house the Center for Cancer Biology
On Oct. 30, 2007, the Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC) Institute of Health at Washington University was established, to house…
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National Cancer Institute Annual Report to the Nation finds cancer death rate decline doubling
on Oct. 15, 2007, the annual report from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) showed that cancer death rates…
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The David H Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT was established
On Oct. 9, 2007, the David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT was established with…
National Cancer Institute symposium showcased HIV/AIDS research
On Oct. 2, 2007, the National Cancer Institute held a symposium to showcase several important historic achievements in…
The Stanford Cancer Institute became a NCI Designated Cancer Center
On Sept. 23, 2007, the Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) was awarded “cancer center” designation from the National Cancer…
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The FDA approved Eli Lilly and Company’s osteoporosis drug, Evista, to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer
On Sept. 14, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Eli Lilly’s osteoporosis…
Winship Cancer Institute received a 5-year, $12.5 million SPORE grant in head and neck cancer
On Sept. 10, 2007, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded a five-year, $12.5 million Specialized Program of Research…
Researchers from the Hutchinson Center and Seattle Children’s developed a “tumor paint” that illuminates cancerous cells
On Jul. 15, 2007, Dr. Jim Olson and colleagues from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Children’s…
Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
National Cancer Institute launched pilot of its Community Cancer Centers program
On Jun. 14, 2007, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) launched the 3-year pilot phase of a new program…
Dr. Bagby retired as OHSU director and Brian Druker, MD was named his successor
On May 21, 2007, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that Grover Bagby, M.D., after 15 years…
The University of New Mexico Cancer Center broke ground on new state-of-the-art cancer treatment and research facility
On May 15, 2007, the University of New Mexico Cancer Center broke ground on new state-of-the-art cancer treatment…
National Cancer Institute reported risk of lymphoma increases with Hepatitis C virus infection
On May 8, 2007, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) reported that people infected with the hepatitis C virus…
The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005′, or “Johanna’s Law'” (PL 109-475) amended the Public Health Service Act
On Jan. 12, 2007, the Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005′, or “Johanna’s Law’” (P.L. 109-475)…
National Cancer Control Month created by U.S. Congress
In 2007, the U.S. Congress declared May National Cancer Control Month, an opportunity to educate all Americans about…