Julius B Richmond, Assistant Secretary for Health, assumed additional position as US Surgeon General
On Dec. 18, 1977, Joseph Califano, President Carterﾒs Secretary of DHEW, asked Julius B. Richmond to return to…
Tamoxifen was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in breast cancer treatment
In December 1977, Tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in…
Saccharin Study and Labeling Act passed by Congress to stop FDA from banning the chemical sweetener
On Nov. 23, 1977, the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act was enacted by Congress to stop FDA from…
The first pneumococcal vaccine was licensed
On Nov. 21, 1977, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed the first pneumococcal vaccine containing 14…
The last naturally occurring case of smallpox in the world was diagnosed in Somalia
On Oct. 30, 1977, Ali Maow Maalin, a hospital cook in Merca, Somalia, was diagnosed with smallpox by…
The first lupus awareness observance occurred
On Aug. 31, 1977, in recognition of the seriousness of lupus and America’s commitment to its control, the…
National Cancer Institute celebrated its 40th anniversary with a ceremony on the NIH campus
On Aug. 5, 1977, the National Cancer Institute celebrated its 40th anniversary with a ceremony on the NIH…
The National Cancer Institute mandate was extended for 1 year
On Aug. 1, 1977, the National Cancer Institute mandate was extended for one year when the President signed…
Arthur Canfield Upton became the eigth director of the National Cancer Institute
On Jul. 29, 1977, Arthur Canfield ‘; became the eigth director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until…
PATH was founded
On May 12, 1977, the Program for the Introduction and Adaptation of Contraceptive Technology (PIACT) was founded by…
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U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare (HHS) announced nationwide Childhood Immunization Initiative
On Apr. 6, 1977, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (now Department of Health and Human Services)…
Donald Kennedy, PhD, became Commissioner of Food and Drugs
On Apr. 4, 1977, Donald Kennedy, Ph.D., became Commissioner of Food and Drugs. Kennedy, an internationally recognized neurophysiologist…
The Cancer Information Center, first of its kind in the country, opened in St Louis
In 1977, the Cancer Information Center, in St. Louis, first of its kind in the country, opened. Providing…
Ilya Prigogine from the University of Texas at Austin awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry
In 1977, Ilya Prigogine from the University of Texas at Austin was awarded the 1977 Nobel Prize for…
Stﾠ. Jude Children’s Research Hospital received NCI designation
In 1977, St.ﾠ Jude Children’s Research Hospital received National Cancer Institute designation. St.ﾠJude Children’s Research Hospital opened it’s…
Dr. Henry Friesen of McGill University discovered the hormone prolactin and defined its role as a major cause of infertility in women
In 1977, Dr. Henry Friesen of McGill University discovered the hormone prolactin and defined its role as a…
Robert E Nordquist developed a strain of breast cancer cells at the OMRF that helped researchers worldwide understand tumors
In 1977, Robert E. Nordquist developed a strain of breast cancer cells that helped researchers worldwide understand tumors.
Bristol-Myers introduced BICNU (carmustine), for treatment of brain and lymphatic cancers
In 1977, Bristol-Myers introduced BICNU (carmustine), for treatment of brain and lymphatic cancers.
Lineberger Foundation pledged $1 million to building fund for new cancer research center building
In 1977, the Lineberger Foundation pledged $1 million to a building fund for a new cancer research center…
Multiple research programs at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation drawn together into the Research Institute of Scripps Clinic
In 1977, multiple research programs at Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation drawn together into the Research Institute of…
Ebola virus was first identified in Sudan and Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo)
In 1977, the Ebola virus was first identified in Sudan and Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo),…
The first national cancer patient education program (I Can Cope) was founded
In 1977, the first national cancer patient education program (I Can Cope) was founded by the National Cancer…
National Cancer Institute established the first electronic registry of cancer clinical trials (CLINPROT)
In 1977, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) established the first electronic registry of cancer clinical trials (CLINPROT). This…
Dr. Jack Costello first identified a genetic disorder, now known as Costello syndrome
In 1977, Dr. Jack Costello, a geneticist in New Zealand, first identified a genetic disorder, now known as…
The IBPGR project to develop a standardized computer system for germplasm was cancelled due to cost
In 1977, the International Board for Plant Genetic Resources (IBPGR) having inherited from the FAO’s Crop Ecology Unit…
The U.S. FDA Bioresearch Monitoring Program was introduced
In 1977, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established the Bioresearch Monitoring Program (BiMo) to develop cross-center…
The National Childhood Immunization Initiative was launched
In 1977, Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Secretary of the Dept of Health, Education, and Welfare (later Health and…
Rosalyn Yalow won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development of radioimmunoassays of peptide hormones.
In 1977, Rosalyn Yalow won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Henry Gilman
In 1977, The Priestley Medal was awarded to Henry Gilman by the American Chemical Society “to recognize distinguished…
Charles C Edwards was named president and CEO of Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
In 1977, Charles C. Edwards, formerly the nationﾒs top government health official, was named president and CEO of…