Biologics Control Act was created regulating the production of vaccines and antitoxins
On Jul. 1, 1902, the Biologics Control Act was enacted regulating the production of vaccines and antitoxins. It…
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 term ‘immunology’ first appeared
In 1902, the term ‘immunology’ first appeared in scientific communications, in relation to Paul Ehrlich’s work on the…
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,…
Charles Wardell Stiles identified the hookworm as the cause of anemia in the southern U.S.
In 1902, Charles Wardell Stiles identified the hookworm as the cause of anemia in the southern U.S. Although…
The Biologics Control Act was passed
In 1902, the U.S. Biologics Control Act was passed to ensure purity and safety of serums, vaccines, and…
Harvey W Wiley announced the formation of a Drug Laboratory
In 1902, Harvey W. Wiley, M.D., a chemist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced the formation of…
Congress appropriates $5,000 to the Bureau of Chemistry to study chemical preservatives
In 1902, the U.S. Congress appropriated $5,000 to the Bureau of Chemistry (Bureau) to study chemical preservatives and…
Julius Cobb and John Anderson initiated first Hygienic Laboratory studies on Rocky Mountain spotted fever
In 1902, Julius O. Cobb and John F. Anderson initiated first Hygienic Laboratory studies on Rocky Mountain spotted…
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…