The first human testing of a biological therapy was conducted (alpha-interferon)
On Nov. 9, 1978, the first human testing of a biological therapy was conducted (alpha-interferon). The Cancer Rresearch…
President Carter signed the Community Mental Health Centers Act
On Nov. 9, 1978, the President signed the Community Mental Health Centers Act (P.L. 95-622) amending the National…
The University of Washington Health Sciences Building was renamed the Magnuson Health Sciences Center
On Oct. 3, 1978, the University of Washington Health Sciences Building was renamed the Magnuson Health Sciences Center….
Genentech successfully cloned the gene encoding human insulin in Escherichia coli bacteria
On Sept. 6, 1978, Genentech, the most successful of the new biotech start-up companies, announced that scientists at…
The first test-tube baby was born in the United Kingdom
On Jul. 25, 1978, the first test-tube baby was born in the United Kingdom. Louise Joy Brown is…
The CDC reported the first drug-resistant tuberculosis outbreak
In May 1978, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a patient was first diagnosed…
Yellow fever vaccine (YF-Vax by Connaught) was licensed in the U.S.
On Jan. 3, 1978, the Yellow fever vaccine (YF-Vax by Connaught) was licensed in the U.S. The Yellow…
Monovalent group A, group C meningococcal vaccines, and a bivalent vaccine for both groups A and C were licensed
On Jan. 3, 1978, the Monovalent group A (Menomune-A by Connaught), group C (Menomune-C by Connaught) meningococcal vaccines,…
Link discovered between dietary fiber and fat in colon cancer prevention
In 1978, Wayne State Universityï¾’s School of Medicine researcher Dr. Norman Nigro discovered a link between dietary fiber…
UK Markey Cancer Foundation established
In 1978, the University of Kentucky (UK) Markey Cancer Foundation, previously the Ephraim McDowell Cancer Research Foundation, was…
The Carbone Cancer Center Clinical Sciences Center was completed
In 1978, the Carbone Cancer Center Clinical Sciences Center was completed in January adding over 70,000 square feet…
Ontario researchers demonstrated that Aspirin can prevent strokes
In 1978, Ontario researchers led by Dr. Henry Barnett demonstrated that Aspirin can prevent strokes.
Dr. Shannon Lucid selected by NASA as one of the first female astronauts
In 1978, Dr. Shannon Lucid, a researcher in the Biomembrane Research Laboratory, was selected by NASA as one…
Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson announced plans to build new World Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey
In 1978, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson announced plans to build thier new World Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and forms…
Bristol-Myers introduced anticancer agents PLATINOL and LYSODREN (mitotane)
In 1978, Bristol-Myers introduced anticancer agents PLATINOL and LYSODREN (mitotane).
Squibb formed ConvaTec as a separate division to develop adhesive skin barriers and products that could give people with an ostomy new freedom
In 1978, Squibb formed ConvaTec as a separate division to develop adhesive skin barriers and products that could…
The Norris Cotton Cancer Center received NCI Cancer Center designation
In 1978, the Norris Cotton Cancer Center in New Hampshire received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated in recognition…
Hybritech was founded in San Diego
In 1978, Hybritech was founded by cancer researcher Ivor Royston and lab technician Howard Birndorf of the University…
Tamoxifen was approved by the FDA for the treatment of breast cancer
In 1978, Tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen drug, was approved by the FDA for the treatment of breast cancer. Tamoxifen…
The FDA approved cisplatin (Platinol) for use in combination with other drugs in the treatment of metastatic testicular and metastatic ovarian cancer
In 1978, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved cisplatin (Platinol) for use in combination with other…
Carl Woese, an American microbiologist, defined Archaea as a new domain
In 1978, Carl Woese, an American microbiologist defined Archaea as a new domain based upon genetic relationships that…
Drs Shaffer, Hoskins and Hetherington founded the Glaucoma Research Foundation
In 1978, Drs. Shaffer, Hoskins and Hetherington founded the Glaucoma Research Foundation, now America’s oldest and most experienced…
University of Arizona Cancer Center was designatedd by the NCI as an official cancer research and treatment center
In 1978, The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) received its first National Cancer Institute (NCI) Support Grant…
Moores Cancer Center established at UC San Diego
In 1978, Moores Cancer Center was established at UC San Diego and is the region’s only National Cancer…
The University of California, San Diego Cancer Center was founded
In 1978, the UCSD Cancer Center was founded as one of just 45 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer…
UC-Berkeley scientist Choh Hao Li discovered Beta-endorphin, a substance produced in the brain that acts as a pain killer
In 1978, UC-Berkeley scientist Choh Hao Li discovers Beta-endorphin, a substance produced in the brain that acts as…
Metastatic cells were shown to arise from pre-existing subpopulations of cells in primary tumors
In 1978, metastatic cells were shown to arise from pre-existing subpopulations of cells in primary tumors.
The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes was founded
In 1978, The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes (BDC) was founded by Marvin Davis, former chair of…
The CDC held its first international conference on Legionnaires’ disease
In 1978, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held its first international conference on Legionnaires’…
The CDC opened an expanded maximum containment lab (hot lab) for highly dangerous viruses
In 1978, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) completed construction of a new hot lab…