Dr. William Thurman became head of OMRF
In 1979, Dr. William Thurman took the helm of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) and helped establish…
The University of Washington Health Sciences Building was renamed the Magnuson Health Sciences Center
On Oct. 3, 1978, the University of Washington Health Sciences Building was renamed the Magnuson Health Sciences Center…
Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson announced plans to build new World Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey
In 1978, Johnsonﾠ & ﾠJohnson announced plans to build their new World Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey….
Multiple research programs at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation drawn together into the Research Institute of Scripps Clinic
In 1977, the multiple research programs that had developed were formally drawn together into the Research Institute of…
The La Jolla Cancer Research Foundation, now the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute was founded
On Jul. 7, 1976 , the La Jolla Cancer Research Foundation, now the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery…
The American Liver Foundation was created by the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease
In 1976, the American Liver Foundation (ALF) was created as a 501(c)3 nonprofit by the American Association for…
National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service began operation
In 1976, the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Cancer Information Service (CIS) began operation. Launched in Connecticut in 1976,…
Baruch Samuel Blumberg was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine
In 1976, Baruch Samuel Blumberg from the Institute for Cancer Research in Philadelphia was awarded the Nobel Prize…
Rapamcyin, an immune suppression drug, was isolated from a soil sample from Easter Island
In 1975, rapamycin, a macrolide produced by the bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus was first discovered and isolated from soil…
The Morehouse School of Medicine was founded
In 1975, the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) was founded as a two-year Medical Education Program at Morehouse…
Dr. E. Donnall Thomas brought his pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation to the Fred Hutch
In 1975, Dr. E. Donnall Thomas, a pioneer in bone marrow transplantation, secured a permanent treatment home at…
George E. Palade was awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
In 1974, George E. Palade, of the Yale University School of Medicine, was awarded the Nobel Prize for…
Frank Dixon was appointed Director of the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation’s biomedical research operations
In 1974, Frank Dixon was appointed director of the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation’s biomedical research operations as…
U.S. 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 Food and…
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…
Naloxone approved by the FDA to treat treat overdoses
In 1971, the Food and Drug Administration approved using naloxone to treat overdoses. Naloxone is also referred to…
Jane Wright became the first woman to be elected president of the New York Cancer Society.
In 1971, Jane Wright became the first woman to be elected president of the New York Cancer Society….
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Immunologist Frank Dixon was appointed chair of the biomedical research operations at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
In 1970, immunologist Frank Dixon was appointed chair of the biomedical research operations at the Scripps Clinic and…
Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon
On Jul. 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, American astronauts, made history by becoming the first men…
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center was founded
In 1969, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center was founded in Lubbock, Texas. In 1974 construction began on…
Har Gobind Khorana won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work in genetics and protein synthesis
In 1968, Har Gobind Khorana won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his…
Virginia Commonwealth University was created
In 1968, Virginia Commonwealth University was created through the merger of Richmond Professional Institute and the Medical College…
The University of Calgary was founded
On Apr. 29, 1966, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) was founded as the Calgary branch of the University…
The FDA licensed amantadine, a new antiviral medication, as a prophylactic against influenza A
In 1966, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed amantadine (marketed as Symmetrel) to Du Pont, a…
Federal revenues flowed into Oregon under political leadership of US Senator Mark Hatfield
In 1966, Mark Hatfield served in the State Legislature from 1951-1957; was secretary of state from 1957-1959. He…
Dr. Michael DeBakey performed the first coronary bypass surgery
On Nov. 23, 1964, Dr. Michael DeBakey and his team performed the first successful coronary artery bypass graft…
John E Buhler became the Dean of the MCSC School of Dental Medicine
In May 1964, Dr. John E. Buhler was named dean of the School of Dentistry. The College graduated…
FDA issued regulations to implement the Kefauver-Harris drug amendments
On Jun. 20, 1963, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced three sets of regulations governing “the…
The Straub Medical Research Institute was founded
In 1963, a group of physicians from Honolulu’s Straub Clinic and other civic leaders established the first organization…
Iowa Methodist Medical Center established Iowa’s first hospital-based radiation oncology department
in 1962, Iowa Methodist Medical Center established Iowa’s first hospital-based radiation oncology department and remains a leader in…