National Academy of Sciences released Genetic Vulnerability of Major Crops
In 1972, National Academy of Sciences released Genetic Vulnerability of Major Crops – a study prompted by the…
The CDC began a Preventative Medicine Residency program
In 1972, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began a Preventative Medicine Residency (PMR/F) program…
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 ï¾– St. Louis established one of the countryï¾’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 ï¾– 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…
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center was established and designated by the NCI
In 1972, the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, now known as the Duke Cancer Institute (DCI), was established in…
The Albert Einstein Cancer Center obtained NCI-designation and its first Cancer Center Support Grant
In 1972, The Albert Einstein Cancer Center (AECC) obtained NCI-designation and its first Cancer Center Support Grant. The…
Roswell Park received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation
In 1972, Roswell Park received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation in 1972 and was the first institution in…
The Wistar Institute was designated a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center
In 1972, The Wistar Institute was designated the first National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Center in basic research…
Christian Boehmer Anfinsen was awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
In 1972, Christian Boehmer Anfinsen (M.S., University of Pennsylvania, 1939) shared the 1972 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for…
Gerald Maurice Edelman was awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
In 1972, Gerald Maurice Edelman (M.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1954) was was awarded the 1972 Nobel Prize for…
Cook County Hospital became the first hospital to use an all frozen blood banking system
In 1972, Cook County Hospital became the first hospital to use an all frozen blood banking system. This…
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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…
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,…
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….
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….
University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences established
In 1971, the University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences established.
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 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…
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…
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…
PHS Bureau of Radiological Health was transferred to FDA
In 1971, The PHS Bureau of Radiological Health transferred to FDA. Its mission: protection against unnecessary human exposure…