America Association of Blood Banks was founded
In 1947, the American Association of Blood Banks [AABB] was organized to support and encourage continued blood research,…
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Hepatitis A and B viruses were first differentiated
In 1947, after almost 10 years of inquiry into the nature of this illness, F.O. MacCallum, a British…
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Combination diphtheria and tetanus toxoids for pediatric use was first licensed in the U.S.
In 1947, a combination diphtheria and tetanus toxoids for pediatric use was first licensed in the U.S. After…
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The Zikus virus was discovered in Uganda
In 1947, the Zika virus was first discovered during research supported by the Rockefeller Foundation to study the…
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Investigators determined antigenic changes rendered existing flu vaccines ineffective
In 1947, during the seasonal flu epidemic, investigators determined that changes in the antigenic composition of circulating influenza…
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Biochemist Yellapragada SubbaRow co-discovered the first cancer chemotherapy agent for children suffering from acute leukemia
In 1947, biochemist Yellapragada SubbaRow co-discovered the first cancer chemotherapy agent for children suffering from acute leukemia. While…
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Maxine Larisey became first female professor in Medical College of South Carolina School of Pharmacy
In 1947, Maxine Larisey became the first female professor in the MCSC School of Pharmacy.
