The University of British Columbia was founded
In 1908, the University of British Columbia (UBC) was founded by The University Act. In 1910 a site…
Samuel Elias Cooper founded the Far West’s first medical school
In 1858, Samuel Elias Cooper founded the Far West’s first medical school in San Francisco. In 1908, Stanford…
The first county health departments in the US were formed
In 1908, the first county health departments in the U.S. were formed. Local health departments vary in jurisdiction…
The first American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting was held in New York City
On Nov. 15, 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) held its first annual meeting at the…
The American Association for Cancer Research was founded
On May 7, 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) was founded when eleven laboratory scientists and…
Children’s Orthopedic Hospital Association was incorporated
On Jan. 11, 1907, Children’s Orthopedic Hospital Association, now known as Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, was…
The Massachusetts Medical College of Harvard University relocated to its its current location in Boston
In 1906, the Massachusetts Medical College of Harvard University relocated to its its current location in Boston. Today,…
Marie Equi, one of the first women to become a physician in Oregon, established a general medicine practice in Portland
In 1905, Marie Equi, one of the first women to become a physician in Oregon, established a general…
Virginia H. Holsinger ﾠReceived the Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Science & Engineering
In 1995, Virginia H. Holsinger received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Science & Engineering, presented by…
Milton J. Rosenau established the standard for diphtheria antitoxin
In 1905, Dr. Milton J. Rosenau conducted research resulting in the establishment of the official unit for the…
Wesley Memorial Hospital opened in Atlanta
In 1905, Wesley Memorial Hospital, now known as Emory University, opened in an Atlanta ante-bellum home, and a…
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy began dispensing medications for use in University of Iowa’s Hospital
In 1905, the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy began dispensing medications for use in the University of…
Mrs. A Elliot left money in her will to build a university hospital in Minnesota in memory of her husband, Dr. A. Elliot
In 1905, Mrs. A. Elliot left money in her will to build a university hospital in memory of…
St Louis Skin and Cancer Hospital was founded
In 1905, the St. Louis Skin and Cancer Hospital was founded to provide free cancer care to the…
The Squibb sons sold Bristol, Myers Company to Lowell M Palmer and Theodore Weicker
In 1905, the Squibb sons sold the Bristol, Myers Company to Lowell M. Palmer and Theodore Weicker, and…
Fox Chase Cancer Center was founded as the nation’s first cancer hospital
In 1904, Fox Chase Cancer Center was founded by the union of American Oncologic Hospital and the Institute…
Radium was found effective in the treatment of tumors
In 1903, radium was found effective in the treatment of tumors which Marie and Pierre Curie had isolated,…
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene was founded
In 1903, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) was founded. The current organization was formed in…
Marie Curie Sklodowska, won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics “in recognition of the extraordinary services on the radiation phenomena”
In 1903, Marie Curie Sklodowska, won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics “in recognition of the…
Memorial Hospital opened as a private hospital
In 1903, Memorial Hospital opened as a private hospital Richmond, Va., but was used by the faculty at…
Omaha Medical College became affiliated with the University of Nebraska
On Apr. 18, 1902, the Omaha Medical College became affiliated with the University of Nebraska. Today, the University…
The Pan American Sanitary Bureau was established as the first of a series of international health organizations
In 1902, the Pan American Sanitary Bureau was established as the first of a series of international health…
Ronald Ross was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
In 1902, Ronald Ross was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his work, using pigeons,…
The Wake Forest School of Medicine was founded
In 1902, the Wake Forest University (WFU) School of Medicine was founded. The North Carolina Baptist Hospital opened…
German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his work in discovering the X-ray
In 1901, German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his…
Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine was awarded to Emil von Behring for development of a diphtheria antitoxin
In 1901, the first Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine was awarded to Emil von Behring for his…
Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research (Rockefeller University) was founded in New York
In January 1901, after John D. Rockefeller Sr.’s grandson died from scarlet fever, the capitalist and philanthropist formalized…
Baylor College of Medicine was founded
On Oct. 30, 1900, the Baylor College of Medicine was founded, and was affiliated with Baylor University from…
Bayer introduced new pain relief product under the trademark Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
On Mar. 6, 1899, Bayer, based in Germany, introduced a newly patented pain relief product under the trademark…
The Charles E Frosst & Co was founded
In 1899, Charles E. Frosst & Co, was founded by Mr. Frosst and four associates who rapidly introduced…