Dr Hans Neurath became the first UW School of Medicine faculty member elected to the National Academy of Sciences
On Apr. 25, 1961, Biochemist Dr. Hans Neurath became the first University of Washington School of Medicine faculty…
President Kennedy swore in Luther Terry as US Surgeon General
On Mar. 2, 1961, President Kennedy swore in Luther Leonidas Terry as U.S. Surgeon General. The landmark Surgeon…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Louis P. Hammett
In 1961, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Louis P. Hammett by the American Chemical Society “to recognize…
The Laboratory of Viral Oncology was established
On Jan. 12, 1961, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) established the Laboratory of Viral Oncology, a new intramural…
External D & C No 15 cleared for uses outside the body
On Jan. 10, 1961, External D&C No. 15, a red color additive widely used in cosmetics before it…
Raymond U Lemieux established a research program at the University of Alberta
In 1961, Raymond U. Lemieux established a research program at the University of Alberta (UA). UA researchers in…
Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson acquired Janssen Pharmaceutica
In 1961, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson acquired Janssen Pharmaceutica in Belgium. Its founder, Dr. Paul Janssen, is recognized as one of…
The first-ever National Poison Prevention Week was observed
In 1961, Congress established National Poison Prevention Week to raise awareness, reduce unintentional poisonings, and promote poison prevention….
Platelet concentrates were recognized for reducing the mortality from hemorrhage in cancer patients
In 1961, platelet concentrates were recognized for reducing the mortality from hemorrhage in cancer patients.
Marshal Nirenberg and others proved the triplet code is how the information to make proteins is stored in DNA
In 1961, Marshal Nirenberg and others prove the triplet code is how the information to make proteins is…
UPOV, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, was negotiated in Paris
In 1961, UPOV, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, was negotiated in Paris,…
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Oral polio vaccine, developed by Dr Albert Sabin, was licensed for use in the U.S.
In 1961, oral polio vaccine, developed by Dr. Albert Sabin, was licensed for use in the U.S. In…
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended vitamin K injection become standard practice at birth
In 1961, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended vitamin K injection become standard practice at birth. A dose…
As part of its World Seeds Year, the FAO held a Technical Conference on Plant Exploration and Introduction
In 1961, as part of its World Seeds Year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held a Technical…
Outbreak in South Africa raises possibility of wild birds as a possible reservoir for influenza A viruses
In 1961, influenza virus was first isolated from wild birds in South Africa, from common terns (Sterna hirundo)….
Dr. Harold Copp of the UBC discovered calcitonin, a hormone that regulates calcium levels in the blood
In 1961, Dr. Harold Copp of the UBC discovered calcitonin, a hormone that regulates calcium levels in the…
Air Force reservists began new training program at Palo Alto-Stanford Hospital to become medical technicians
In 1961, fifty Air Force reservists began a new training program at Palo Alto-Stanford Hospital to become medical…
The CDC expanded its reach into chronic disease by investigating a cancer cluster in Illinois
In 1961, the CDC expanded its reach into chronic disease by investigating a cancer cluster in Illinois.
The Cook County Hospital Fantus Out-Patient Clinic moved to Harrison and Winchester Streets
In 1961, The Cook County Hospital Fantus Out-Patient Clinic moved to Harrison and Winchester Streets.
Medtronic relocated its headquarters to St Anthony Village in Minneapolis
In 1961, Medtronic relocated its headquarters to a 15,000-square-foot facility in St. Anthony Village in Minneapolis. The new…
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital was constructed
In 1961, The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital was constructed, and a diagnostic laboratory…
Parks Medical Electronics was founded
In 1961, Parks Medical Electronics, founded in 1961 by Loren Parks, is the world’s oldest manufacturer of Doppler…
ER Squibb & Sons marketed the worldï¾’s first electronic toothbrush
In 1961, E.R. Squibb & Sons marketed the worldï¾’s first electronic toothbrush in 1961. By 1990 more than…
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York became the first to use a ruby laser on a person to destroya retinal tumor
In 1961, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York becomes the first to use a ruby laser on a…
Milan (Mylan) was founded in White Sulphur Springs by US Army buddies
In 1961, Mylan, first known as Milan, the began doing business in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. U.S….
The University of California, San Diego was founded
On Nov. 18, 1960, the University of California, San Diego was officially established. The campus was realized through…
Last remaining source of the Hoxsey cancer treatment was eliminated by a federal court order
On Sept. 21, 1960, FDA officials announced the last remaining major source of the discredited Hoxsey cancer treatment…
CDC’s new permanent headquarters opened in Atlanta, Georgia
On Sept. 8, 1960, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) new permanent headquarters opened in Atlanta,…
Visiting professor, Dr E Donnall Thomas performed bone marrow transplant at University of Washington Hospital
On Aug. 12, 1960, visiting professor, Dr. E. Donnall Thomas performed a bone marrow transplant at University of…
Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act required prominent label warnings on hazardous household chemical products
On Jul. 12, 1960, the President approved the Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act, enforced by FDA, which required…