Prenatal DNA sequencing was developed at Boston Children’s
In 1978, Boston Children’s researcher Stuart Orkin and his team developed a new DNA sequencing technique for prenatal…
The NCI awarded the Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit with comprehensive status
In 1978, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded the Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit with comprehensive status. Known…
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…
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…
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…
Stï¾ . Jude Children’s Research Hospital received NCI designation
In 1977, St.ï¾ Jude Children’s Research Hospital received National Cancer Institute designation. St.ï¾ Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened it’s…
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Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center received NCI designatation
In 1975, Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center received NCI designatation.
Monoclonal antibodies first produced by Georges Kohler and Cesar Milstein
In 1975, Georges Kohler and Cesar Milstein, showed how monoclonal antibodies can be generated by isolating individual fused…
Only eight institutions worldwide held the cold-storage capability necessary for long-term seed storage
In 1975, only eight institutions worldwide, mostly in developed countries, have the cold-storage capability necessary for long-term seed…
Lineberger Cancer Center received NCI-designation
In 1975, Lineberger Cancer Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received National Cancer Institute…
Bend Research was founded
In 1975, Bend Research was founded in 1975 by Harry Lonsdale and Richard Baker using the SBA’s Small…
University of Iowa began pharmaceutical production
In Jul. 1974, In the Division of Pharmaceutical Service at the University of Iowa began producing cGMP compliant…
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….
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…
The NCI chose the Pacific Health Research Institute to undertake the ‘Breast Cancer Detection and Demonstration Project’
In 1974, The National Cancer Institute chose the Pacific Health Research Institute (PHRI) to undertake the ‘Breast Cancer…
Computed tomography (CT) was introduced in the U.S.
In June 1973, the first computed tomography (CT) scanner in the U.S. was installed at the Mayo Clinic…
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Comprehensive Cancer Center for the State of Florida was was founded
In 1973, the Comprehensive Cancer Center for the State of Florida was founded. The Center, now the Sylvester…
Kampuchea (formerly Cambodia) replanted war destroyed rice germplasm with IRRI samples collected in 1973
In 1982, having lost, neglected, or eaten to extinction most of its local rice varieties during the recent…
The Eppley Cancer Center became an independent research institute
In 1972, by action of the Nebraska Legislature, the Eppley Cancer Center became an independent research institute with…
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Pacific Northwest Research Foundation received federal funding to develop and establish the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
In 1972, the Pacific Northwest Research Foundation, now Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute (PNDRI), was founded by Dr….
Human growth hormone was synthesized for the first time
On Jan. 6, 1971, research scientists at the University of California Medical Center announced they had synthesized the…
Jane Wright became the first woman to be elected president of the New York Cancer Society.
In 1971, Jane Wright became the first woman to be elected president of the New York Cancer Society….
Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon
On Jul. 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, American astronauts, made history by becoming the first men…
Max Delbruck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine
In 1969, Max Delbruck of the California Institute of Technology was awarded the 1969 Nobel Prize in Physiology…
Alfred Hershey received the Nobel Prize in 1969 for his discovery that DNA is the molecule that carries genetic information
In 1969, Alfred Hershey received the Nobel Prize in 1969 for his discovery that DNA is the molecule…
Stï¾ . Jude Children’s Hospital launched first major effort to understand progression of sickle cell disease
In 1966, a group of St. Jude patients were the first acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients to ever…
Stï¾ . Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded
On Feb. 4, 1962, St.ï¾ Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened it’s doors.This was the day that Danny Thomas…
The first paper on ‘cytochrome P450’ (P450) was published
In 1962, the first paper on ‘cytochrome P450’ (P450) was published. It reported the hemoprotein nature of ‘microsomal…
Measles vaccine reported effective
On Jan. 17, 1961, a measles vaccine reported effective In 1963, Pfizer introduced a deactivated measles vaccine, and…
The Eppley Cancer Center was founded
In 1960, The Eppley Cancer Center, now a National Cancer Institute Laboratory Cancer Research Center, began in the…