The Clinical Cancer Education Program was announced
On Dec. 19, 1974, the Clinical Cancer Education Program was announced to develop more innovative teaching methods in…
The National Cancer Institute and the US National Library of Medicine established CANCERLINE
On Dec. 17, 1974, CANCERLINE, a national database of published cancer research, was established.
The National Cancer Institute made its first cancer control awards to state health departments
On Sept. 12, 1974, the National Cancer Institute made its first cancer control awards to state health departments…
The Division of Cancer Control and Rehabilitation was established
On Sept. 10, 1974, the Division of Cancer Control and Rehabilitation was established to plan, direct, and coordinate…
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) became law
On Sept 2, 1974, Congressman John N. Erlenborn from Virgnia, the ranking Republican on the House Committee, was…
The National Cancer Act Amendments was signed by President Ford to improve the National Cancer Program
On Jul. 23, 1974, the National Cancer Act Amendments of 1974 (P.L. 93-352) were signed by the President…
University of Iowa began pharmaceutical production
In Jul. 1974, In the Division of Pharmaceutical Service at the University of Iowa began producing cGMP compliant…
The Burn Center at Harborview Medical Center received its first patients
On Jun. 2, 1974, the Burn Center at Harborview Medical Center received its first patients. It is now…
The first monovalent (group C) meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (Merck) was licensed
On Apr. 2, 1974, the first monovalent (group C) meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (Merck) was licensed.
University of Washington researchers published first reports of ultrasonic duplex scanning for arterial and venous disorders
On Mar. 1, 1974, UW researchers published in “Transactions in Biomedical Engineering”, first reports of ultrasonic duplex scanning…
Pacific Health Research Institute, in collaboration with the Queen’s Medical Center, won funding for the ‘Aspirin Myocardial Infarction Study’
In 1974, Pacific Health Research Institute, in collaboration with the Queen’s Medical Center, won funding for the ‘Aspirin…
The Straub Medical Research Institute was renamed the Pacific Health Research Institute
In 1974, Straub Medical Research Institute (SMRI) was renamed the Pacific Health Research Institute (PHRI) to better reflect…
The Northwestern University Cancer Center was founded
In 1974, the Northwestern University Cancer Center was founded. The Lurie Cancer Center is dedicated to scientific discovery,…
The MIT Center for Cancer Research received NCI designation
In 1974, The MIT Center for Cancer Research received NCI designation. The CCR has been a mainstay of…
USPHS hospitals were closed and the program was transferred to the University of Maryland
In 1974, the USPHS hospitals were closed and the program was transferred to the University of Maryland.
The Michigan Cancer Foundation and Wayne State University formed a Joint Committee for Cancer Studies and Research
In 1974, the Michigan Cancer Foundation and Wayne State University formed a Joint Committee for Cancer Studies and…
The Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology and EMI developed prototype of the first CT head scanner
In 1974, the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis partnered with Londonï¾’s EMI, Ltd. to develop a…
Bristol-Myers introduced MUTAMYCIN (mitomycin) for bone cancer and stomach and pancreas tumors
In 1974, Bristol-Myers introduced MUTAMYCIN (mitomycin) for bone cancer and stomach and pancreas tumors.
Albert Einstein Cancer Center’s Liver Research Center became the first institute in the nation devoted to the study of liver disease and injury
In 1974, Albert Einstein Cancer Center’s Liver Research Center — now the Marion Bessin Liver Research Center —…
Dr. Victor Ling identified cell surface glycoprotein as a major cause of drug resistance
In 1974, Dr. Victor Ling at the University Health Network in Toronto identified cell surface glycoprotein as a…
Philip Seeman reported the discovery of antipsychotic/dopamine receptors, paving the way for new medicines
In 1974, Professor Philip Seeman MD, PhD, DSc FRSC, Order of Canada, an ACNP Member Emeritus reported the…
University of Oregon Health Sciences Center was formed as an independent institution
In 1974, the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center (OHSU) was formed as an independent institution under the…
Stanford Medicine researchers isolated the genome of a virus that causes hepatitis B and a common form of liver cancer
In 1974, Stanford Medicine researchers isolated the genome of a virus that causes hepatitis B and a common…
The Straub Medical Research Institute was founded
In 1960, a group of physicians from Honoluluï¾’s Straub Clinic and other civic leaders established the first organization…
Frank Dixon was appointed chair of the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation’s biomedical research operations
In 1974, Frank Dixon was appointed chair of the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation’s biomedical research operations as…
Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center became a NCI-designated center
In 1974, the Cancer Center of Wake Forest University (CCCWFU), became a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center….
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Paul J Flory
In 1974, The Priestley Medal was awarded to Paul J. Flory by the American Chemical Society “to recognize…
Recombinant DNA was perfected
In 1974, the modern era of biotechnology began when Stanley Cohen of Stanford University and Herbert Boyer of…
The FDA approved doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
In 1974, the FDA approved doxorubicin (Adriamycin), an antitumor anthracycline antibiotic from Streptomyces bacteria.
Bioversity International established as the International Board for Plant Genetic Resources
In 1974, Bioversity International was established as the International Board for Plant Genetic Resources (IBPGR) to coordinate an…