The Straub Medical Research Institute was renamed the Pacific Health Research Institute
In 1974, Straub Medical Research Institute (SMRI) was renamed the Pacific Health Research Institute (PHRI) to better reflect…
The Northwestern University Cancer Center was founded
In 1974, the Northwestern University Cancer Center was founded. Now known as the Lurie Cancer Center, it is…
The MIT Center for Cancer Research received NCI designation
In 1974, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Cancer Research (CCR) received National Cancer Institute (NCI)…
The Michigan Cancer Foundation and Wayne State University formed a Joint Committee for Cancer Studies and Research
In 1974, the Michigan Cancer Foundation and Wayne State University formed a Joint Committee for Cancer Studies and…
The Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology and EMI developed prototype of the first CT head scanner
In 1974, the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis partnered with London’s EMI, Ltd. to develop a…
Albert Einstein Cancer Center’s Liver Research Center became the first institute in the nation devoted to the study of liver disease and injury
In 1974, Albert Einstein Cancer Center’s Liver Research Center — now the Marion Bessin Liver Research Center —…
Dr. Victor Ling identified cell surface glycoprotein as a major cause of drug resistance
In 1974, Dr. Victor Ling at the University Health Network in Toronto identified cell surface glycoprotein as a…
Philip Seeman reported the discovery of antipsychotic/dopamine receptors, paving the way for new medicines
In 1974, Professor Philip Seeman MD, PhD, DSc FRSC, Order of Canada, an ACNP Member Emeritus reported the…
University of Oregon Health Sciences Center was formed as an independent institution
In 1974, the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center (OHSU) was formed as an independent institution under the…
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The Environmental Protection Agency required the phase-out of lead in gasoline
On Nov. 28, 1973, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Russell E. Train announced the final regulations to…
Dixy Lee Ray, Chairperson of the Atomic Energy Commission, visited Livermore
In Nov. 1973, Dixy Lee Ray, Chairperson of the Atomic Energy Commission, visited Livermore. Ray, an american scientist…
The President transmitted to Congress the first annual report of the director of the National Cancer Program
On Sept. 5, 1973, the President transmitted to Congress the first annual report of the director of the…
Measles and mumps virus vaccine, live (M-M-Vax by Merck) was licensed
On Jul. 18, 1973, the measles and mumps virus vaccine, live (M-M-Vax by Merck) was licensed. Measles (rubeola)…
The Society for Surgical Oncology and Oncology Nursing Society was established
In 1973, the Society for Surgical Oncology and Oncology Nursing Society were founded after the first National Cancer…
The National Cancer Institute announced that 8 institutions were recognized as Comprehensive Cancer Centers
On Jun. 20, 1971, National Cancer Institute director Dr. Frank J. Rauscher, Jr., announced that eight institutions were…
US Supreme Court upheld 1962 drug effectiveness law and endorsed FDA action to control products by regulation
On Jun. 18, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the 1962 drug effectiveness law and endorsed FDA action…
Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes and the Tripe Crown in record setting time
On Jun. 9, 1973 Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths and a time of 2:24 flat,…
Secretariat won the Preakness Stakes in record setting time
On May 19, 1973 Secretariat won the Preakness Stakes in a record setting time of 1:53, a stakes…
Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby in record setting time
On May 5, 1973 Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby in a record setting time of 1:59 2/5, a…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Harold C. Urey
In 1973, the American Chemical Society announced that the Priestley Medal was awarded to Harold C. Urey “to…
Satoshi Ōmura Discovered the pioneering Wonder Drug drug ivermectin
In 1973, Satoshi Ōmura discovered the extraordinary microorganism that produces the avermectins (from which ivermectin is derived) that…
The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded
In 1973, the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, now the University of Southern California Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Center…
Molecular biologist Robert Pollack published “Biohazards in Biological Research”
In 1973, molecular biologist Robert Pollack’s early concern about the safety of certain recombinant DNA experiments resulted in…
The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program was established
In 1973, The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program was established. The SEER Program was a sequel…
Certification in medical oncology and gynecologic oncology was first offered
In 1973, certification in medical oncology and gynecologic oncology was first offered.
U.S. FDA issued low-acid food processing regulations after botulism outbreaks from canned foods
In 1973, low-acid food processing regulations were issued after botulism outbreaks from canned foods.
American scientists Michael E Phelps and Edward J Hoffman developed position emission tomography scans
In 1973, American scientists Michael E. Phelps and Edward J. Hoffman developed position emission tomography (PET) scans, a…
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The Norris Cancer Center was designated NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center
In 1973, the Norris Cancer Center was designated a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of…
The Salk Cancer Center received a NCI comprehensive cancer center designation
In 1973, The Salk Cancer Center received a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center designation. Research at the…
Stanford Medicine researchers demonstrated the first expression of a foreign gene implanted in bacteria by recombinant DNA methods
In 1973, Stanford Medicine researchers demonstrated the first expression of a foreign gene implanted in bacteria by recombinant…