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.
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,…
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…
Combination diphtheria and tetanus toxoids for pediatric use was first licensed in the U.S.
In 1947, a cmbination diphtheria and tetanus toxoids for pediatric use was first licensed in the U.S.
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…
Investigators determined antigenic changes rendered existing flu vaccines ineffective
In 1947, during the seasonal flu epidemic of 1947, investigators determined that changes in the antigenic composition of…
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. He…
Gerty Theresa Cori, nee Radnitz, won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
In 1947, Gerty Theresa Cori, nee Radnitz, was awarded a share of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or…
Tyson Feed and Hatchery was incorporated
In 1947, Tyson Foods, based in Arkansas, was founded by John Tyson in 1935 who began the company…