The first Thalidomide birth occurred in Germany
On Dec. 25, 1956, the first Thalidomide birth occurred in Germany. Thalidomide, a new sleeping pill developed by…
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The Pacific Northwest Research Institute was founded
On Oct. 19, 1956, the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute (PNDRI) was founded by William B. Hutchinson, Sr.,…
President Eisenhower swore in Leroy EBurney as US Surgeon General
On Aug. 8, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower swore in Leroy E.Burney as U.S. Surgeon General. Eisenhower nominated…
University of Washington physicians and surgeons performed the West Coast’s first open heart surgery
On Aug. 1, 1956, Dr. K. Alvin Merendino at the University of Washington in Seattle performed the first…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Carl S. Marvel
In 1956, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Carl S. Marvel “to recognize distinguished services…
The University of Washington’s Division of Medical Genetics opened as one of first units of its kind in America
On Jul. 1, 1956, the University of Washington’s Division of Medical Genetics opened in the Department of Medicine…
Physio-Control was incorporated by Dr. K. William Edmark, a Seattle cardiovascular surgeon
On May 29, 1956, Physio-Control was incorporated by Dr. K. William Edmark, a Seattle cardiovascular surgeon, who was…
Sandia opened second laboratory in Livermore, California
On Mar. 4, 1956, Sandia opened second laboratory and transferred personnel from Albuquerque to Livermore, California and began…
Dr. Jonas Salk received gold medal from President Dwight Eisenhower, designating him “a benefactor of mankind”
On Jan. 27, 1956, Dr. Jonas Salk, developer of the Polio vaccine released in 1955, received a special…
Deseret Pharmaceutical was founded as Utah’s first manufacturer of disposable medical devices
In 1956, Deseret Pharmaceutical Co. founded by Dale Ballard, James L. Sorenson and Victor Cartwright, created a disposable…
Seven students participated in the OMRF Summer Scholar Program, forerunner of the Fleming Scholar Program
In 1956, seven students participated in the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Summer Scholar Program which was originated by…
The Virginia Mason Research Center was founded
In 1956, the Virginia Mason Research Center, now known as Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI), located…
The E G Williams Hospital at the Medical College of Virginia opened in two phases from 1956-58
In 1956, The E. G. Williams Hospital opened in two phases from 1956-58.
Dr. David Hume, a pioneer transplant surgeon, was appointed chairman and professor of surgery at the Medical College of Virginia
In 1956, Dr. David Hume, a pioneer transplant surgeon, was appointed chairman and professor of surgery at The…
Dr. Robert Blackwell Smith became the fourth and last president of the Medical College of Virginia
In 1956, Dr. Robert Blackwell Smith became the fourth and last president of the Medical College of Virginia.
The University of Washington’s Division of Medical Genetics opened as one of first units of its kind in America
On Jul. 1, 1956, the University of Washington’s Division of Medical Genetics opened in the Department of Medicine…
The University of Tennessee Medical Center was established
In 1956, The University of Tennessee Medical Center was established with a mission of healing, education and discovery.
Deinococcus radiodurans was first reported
In 1956, Deinococcus (Micrococcus) radiodurans strain R1 (ATCC BAA-816), the most radiation-resistant organisms yet discovered, was first reported…
The University of Oregon Dental School moved from Northeast Oregon Street to its present location on Marquam Hill
In 1956, The University of Oregon Dental School moved from Northeast Oregon Street to its present location on…
South Jersey Medical Research Foundation was dedicated
In 1956, The South Jersey Medical Research Foundation was officially dedicated.
The CDC implemented fluorescent antibody technique to research diseases
In 1956, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) implemented fluorescent antibody technique to research diseases…
Stanford Medicine became the first to use linear accelerator to treat cancer in Western hemisphere
In 1956, Stanford Medicine became the first to use linear accelerator to treat cancer in Western hemisphere.
The Scripps Metabolic Clinic was renamed the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation to reflect its broader focus
In 1956, the Scripps Metabolic Clinic was renamed the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation to reflect its broader…
The University of California Radiation Laboratory (Livermore) acquired the IBM 704 and its successor the 709
In 1956, the University of California Radiation Laboratory, now known as the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) acquired…
CDC’s influenza branch designated a WHO Collaborating Centre for Surveillance and Control of Influenza
In 1956, the CDC’s Influenza Branch in Atlanta was designated a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for…
E Donnall Thomas performed the first successful syngeneic bone marrow transplant between two humans
In 1956, Dr. E. Donnall Thomas performed the first successful syngeneic bone marrow transplant between two humans (a…
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to AT&T Bell Lab scientists for discovery of the transistor effect
In 1956, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Bardeen, William Shockley and Walter Brattain at…
The Scripps Metabolic Clinic was renamed the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
In 1956, the Scripps Metabolic Clinic was renamed the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation to reflect the broader…
University of Alberta heart surgeon James Callaghan performed first open-heart surgery in Canada
In 1956, University of Alberta heart surgeon James Callaghan performed first open-heart surgery in Canada. He also co-created…
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Children’s Orthopedic Hospital opened the Northwest’s first Poison Control Center
On Jan. 1, 1956, Children’s Orthopedic Hospital opened the Northwest’s first Poison Control Center to advise callers on…