The first iron lung was used to treat polio patients
On Oct. 12, 1928, the first iron lung was used at Boston Children’s Hospital by Harvard Medical School…
National Academy of Sciences authorized to investigate federal aid in discovering a cure for cancer
On Mar. 7, 1928, Senator Matthew Neely (D) of West Virginia introduced S. 3554, “To authorize the National…
George Papanicolaou finds vaginal cell smears (the Pap smear) can reveal the presence of cervical cancer
In 1928, George Papanicolaou discovered that vaginal cell smears (the Pap smear) revealed the presence of cervical cancer….
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The ‘sword symbol’ of the American Society for the Control of Cancer was adopted
In 1928, the sword symbol of the Americal Cancer Society (ASCC) came from a 1928 nationwide poster contest…
Sir Alexander Fleming observed a culture of mold inhibiting growth of Staphylococcus bacteria in a petri dish
In 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming observed a culture of mold and discovered that the antibacterial substance was not…
William Mansfield Clark published a summary of his classic work during the decade on oxidation-reduction systems
In 1928, William Mansfield Clark published a summary of his classic work during the decade on oxidation-reduction systems.
Embryo rescue was first used to obtain hybrids from wide crosses in crop plants known today as hybridization
In 1928, Embryo rescue (ER) was first used to obtain hybrids from wide crosses in crop plants known…
Georgy Karpechenko crossed radishes and cabbages, creating fertile offspring between plants in different genera
In 1928, Dr. Georgy Karpechenko at the botanical institute at Detskoje Selo, in Russia crossed radishes and cabbages,…
Dr. Eaton MacKay was invited from Stanford to become the first director of research at the Scripps Metabolic Clinic
In 1928, Dr. Eaton MacKay was invited from Stanford University to become the first director of research at…
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory was founded
In 1928, Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, grew from the work of Dr. John Johnson, a biology professor at…
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Drug Service was formed
In 1928, the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Drug Service was formed and began manufacturing a wide…
The University of Oregon Medical School took over operation of Doernbecher
In 1928, The University of Oregon Medical School takes over operation of Doernbecher Hospital. Frank Doernbecher was a…
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation completed its first licensing agreement
On Feb. 19, 1927, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) completed its first licensing agreement with the Quaker…
Senator Matthew Neely proposed legislation offering a $5 million reward for a cancer cure discovery
On Feb. 4, 1927, a decade before the National Cancer Institute (NCI) was established, Senator Matthew Neely (D)…
The Bureau of Chemistry was reorganized into two separate entities
In 1927, the Bureau of Chemistry was reorganized into two separate entities. Regulatory functions were located in the…
Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine was first used in newborns
In 1927, Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine was first used in newborns, having been developed by Albert Calmette and…
Franklin D Roosevelt organized the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation for polio sufferers
In 1927, future President of the U.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt organized the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation for polio…
George Washington Carver invented a process for producing paints and stains from soybeans, and was issued three patents for his work
In 1927, George Washington Carver invented a process for producing paints and stains from soybeans, and was issued…
Alliance formed between Roswell Garst and Henry Wallace to develop and promote hybrid seed corn
In 1927 an alliance was formed between Roswell Garst and Henry Wallace to develop and promote hybrid seed…
The iron lung was invented
In 1927, the iron lung was developed by Philip Drinker and Louis Agassiz Shaw at Harvard School of…
Blood test for syphilis was developed
In 1927, William Hinton developed a blood test for the detection of syphilis.
Rigler’s sign (double-wall sign) was first described by Leo George Rigler
In 1927, Rigler’s sign (double-wall sign) was first described by Leo George Rigler. This is a radiographical sign…
The Danforth Foundation was established
In 1927, The Danforth Foundation was a private, independent foundation established in 1927 by William H. Danforth founder…
The Priestley Medal awarded to Edgar F. Smith
In 1926, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Edgar F. Smith ‘for his numerous contributions…
Paul de Kruif’s The Microbe Hunters became a popular book about bacteriology
In 1926, Paul de Kruif, an American microbiologist, published the The Microbe Hunters which became a popular book…
James P Leake wrote the authoritative study on the multiple pressure method of vaccination for smallpox
In 1926, James P. Leake wrote the authoritative study on the multiple pressure method of vaccination for smallpox.
Kenneth F Maxcy identified an “endemic” form of typhus fever in the southeastern US
In 1926, Kenneth F. Maxcy identified an “endemic” form of typhus fever in the southeastern United States and…
The Hi-Bred Corn Company (Pioneer Hi-Bred) was founded
In 1926, the Hi-Bred Corn Company, later known as Pioneer Hi-Bred International, was founded in Des Moines by…
A statue of Balto, the heroic lead dog on the Iditarod Trail, used to transport diphtheria serum, was erected in New York’s Central Park
In 1926, a statue of Balto, the heroic lead dog in the Iditarod Trail, used to transport diphtheria…
The University of Oregon established a five-year program leading to a degree in nursing
In 1926, The University of Oregon established a five-year program leading to a degree in nursing. The following…