Researchers at Washington University – St Louis pioneered the use of short-lived radioactive tracers to locate brain tumors
In 1972, Washington University – St. Louis researchers Michel M. Ter-Pogossian, PhD; William Bernard, MD; and Henry G….
Washington University – St Louis established one of the country’s first adult bone marrow transplant programs
In 1972, Washington University ﾖ St. Louis established one of the countryﾒs first adult bone marrow transplant programs,…
Positron emission tomography maging was invented by researchers at Washington University – St Louis
In 1972, positron emission tomography (PET) imaging was invented by researchers at Washington University ﾖ St. Louis.
Prototype linear accelerator introduced at Washington University – St Louis, heralding eventual radiation therapy
In 1972, a prototype linear accelerator at Washington University – St. Louis was produced by radiation clinicians and…
President Nixon converted former biological warfare facilities research activities on the causes, treatment, and prevention of cancer
On Dec. 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon converted the Army’s former biological warfare facilities at Ft. Detrick,…
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President Nixon declared war on cancer creating the Cancer Centers Program of the National Cancer Institute
On Dec. 23, 1971, the National Cancer Act enacted by President Richard Nixon as part of the nation’s…
Artificial sweetener saccharin removed from FDA’s original GRAS list pending new scientific study
On Sept. 29, 1971, the artificial sweetener saccharin, included in FDA’s original GRAS list, was removed from the…
The Medical College of South Carolina School of Dental Medicine graduated its first class
On Jun. 3, 1971, the MCSC School of Dental Medicine graduated its first class. Dr. Cathy Moss was…
The Public Health Service’s Bureau of Radiological Health was transferred to the FDA
On May 17, 1971, The Public Health Service’s Bureau of Radiological Health was transferred to the FDA.
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act categorized drugs based on abuse and addiction potential versus therapeutic value
On May 1, 1971, the Federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, more commonly known…
Combined measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine were licensed
On Apr. 22, 1971, Combined measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR by Merck) as well as combined measles…
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Frederick D. Rossini
In 1971, the American Chemical Society announced the Priestley Medal was awarded to Frederick D. Rossini by the…
The Institute of Medicine began operations
On Jan. 20, 1971, the Institute of Medicine, now the the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), began operations….
Human growth hormone was synthesized for the first time
On Jan. 6, 1971, research scientists at the University of California Berkeley announced the first synthetic production of…
Naloxone approved by the FDA to treat treat overdoses
In 1971, the Food and Drug Administration approved using naloxone to treat overdoses. Naloxone is also referred to…
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….
The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Alabama was founded
In 1971, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center (UAB) was founded and received its NCI…
The CDC recommended discontinuation of routine immunization and vaccination requirements for smallpoxﾠ in the US
In 1971, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended discontinuation of routine immunization and vaccination…
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded jointly to Bernard Katz, Ulf von Euler and Julius Axelrod “for their discoveries concerning the humoral transmitters”
In 1971, The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Sir Bernard Katz, Ulf von…
The CDC discovers that hepatitis B is sexually transmitted
In 1971, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discovered that hepatitis B is sexually transmitted….
Helen Keller Day declared by Lions Clubs International
In 1971, the Board of Directors of Lions Clubs International declared that Jun. 1 would be remembered as…
University of Iowa dental researcher George Andreasen invented the nickel and titanium-alloy archwire
In 1971, University of Iowa dental researcher George Andreasen invented the nickel and titanium-alloy archwire, a flexible orthodontic…
Testing of donated blood for Hepatitis B surface antigen began
In 1971, the testing of donated blood for Hepatitis B surface antigen began. The hepatitis B virus was…
Squibb established worldwide headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey
In 1971, Squibb established worldwide headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey. It also expanded facilities for the Squibb Institute…
American Rheumatism Association established a JRA Criteria Subcommittee of the Diagnostic and Therapeuticﾠ
In 1971, the American Rheumatism Association, now known as the American College of Rheumatology, established a ‘Juvenile rheumatoid…
FAO’s Plant Introduction Newsletter was renamed Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter
In 1971, The Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter was one of Bioversity Internationalﾒs flagship publications. Though no longer published,…
The University of New Mexico Cancer Center was established by the state’s Legislature
In 1971, The University of New Mexico Cancer Center was established by the state’s Legislature. Today, the Cancer…
American scientist Linus Pauling measured more than 200 chemicals compunds in human exhaled breath
In 1971, Linus Pauling, American scientist, peace activist, and educator, measured more than 200 chemicals compunds (VOCs) in…
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation
In 1971, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) was one of the first cancer centers in the U.S. to…
John Vane discovered how aspirin works
In 1971, John Vane discovered how aspirin worked, a finding that a daily low dose of aspirin prevents…