The CDC investigated the first recorded epidemic of inhalation anthrax in the 20th century
In 1958, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated the first recorded epidemic of inhalation…
C Walton Lillehei and Dr Richard A DeWall at the University of Minnesota Heart Hospital co-invented a heart-lung machine
In 1958, C. Walton Lillehei and Dr. Richard A. DeWall at the University of Minnesota Heart Hospital co-invent…
Hildegard Lamfrom was among the first to provide evidence of a messenger RNA, as well as evidence for the existence of polyribosomes
In 1958, Hildegard Lamfrom worked at Caltech, doing research in molecular biology. She was among the first to…
The Kitsap County Science Fair (now Washington State Science and Engineering) was begun
In 1958, the Kitsap County Science Fair (now Washington State Science and Engineering), sponsored by the Bremerton PTA…
Hollister-Stier Laboratories became a subsidiary of Cutter Laboratories
In 1958, Hollister-Stier Laboratories became a subsidiary of Cutter Laboratories. Hollister-Stier Laboratories, located in Spokane, was founded by…
SpaceLabs was founded
In 1958, SpaceLabs was founded by scientists Ben Ettelson and James A Reeves who developed cardiac monitoring and…
Dr David Hume performed the first kidney transplant at the Medical College of Virginia
On Aug. 12, 1957, Dr. David Hume performed the first kidney transplant at the Medical College of Virginia.
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik I, the first satellite
On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the first satellite in space.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas was founded
On Sept. 10, 1957, the first Nevada Southern (University of Nevada, Las Vegas, aka UNLV) classes were held…
The “Asian” influenza pandemic resulted in an estimated 70,000 deaths in the U.S. alone
In Feb. 1957, a new influenza A (H2N2) virus emerged in East Asia, triggering a pandemic (‘Asian Flu’)….
The term agribusiness is coined by Harvard Business School’s Ray Goldberg
In 1957, the term agribusiness was coined by Harvard Business School’s Ray Goldberg.
The Priestley Medal was awarded to Farrington Daniels
In 1957, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Farrington Daniels by the American Chemical Society “to recognize distinguished…
American Association of Blood Banks formed a committee on Inspection and Accreditation to monitor standards
In 1957, the American Association of Blood Banks formed a committee on Inspection and Accreditation to monitor the…
Alick Isaacs and Jean Lindenmann discovered interferon, a virus fighter made by cells
In 1957, Alick Isaacs from Great Britain and Jean Lindenmann from Switzerland identified the interferons in 1957 and…
Charles Heidelberger introduced 5-fluorouracil, a new type of anticancer drug that resulted from rational design
In 1957, Charles Heidelberger introduces 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a new type of anticancer drug that resulted from rational design.
The first malignancy (choriocarcinoma) was cured with chemotherapy at the National Cancer Institute
In 1957, Roy Hertz and Min Chiu Li achieve the first completed cure of a human solid tumor…
As a result of plant breeding efforts begun in 1943, Mexico becomes self-sufficient in wheat for the first time
In 1957, the Mexican Agriculture Program (MAP) was the The Rockefeller Foundationï¾’s first intensive agricultural endeavor begun in…
The FAO published first Plant Introduction Newsletter, a periodical of germplasm
In 1957, the FAO published its first Plant Introduction Newsletter, a periodical summary of who has what germplasm…
New H2N2 flu virus emergedï¾ to trigger a pandemic
In 1957, a new H2N2 flu virus emergedï¾ to trigger a pandemic. There were about 1.1 million deaths globally,…
The ‘Asian flu’ influenza pandemic emerged, resulting in the CDC setting up an influenza surveillance unit
In 1957, the ‘Asian flu’ influenza pandemic emerged, resulting in the CDC setting up an influenza surveillance unit,…
US Public Health Service Venereal Disease Division transferred to the CDC
In 1957, The Venereal Disease Division was transferred from the U.S. Public Health Service to CDC. It brought…
Procedure developed for extracting and identifying brain lipids
In 1957, McLean Hospital researchers developed a procedure for extracting and identifying brain lipids, paving the way toward…
The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine was transformed into a four-year program
In 1957, The University of Missouri School of Medicine was transformed into a four-year program. As a result,…
Johnsonï¾ & ï¾ Johnson established operations in India
In 1957, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson established operations in India.
Frederic N Schwartz became president and CEO of Bristol-Myers
In 1957, Frederic N. Schwartz became president and CEO of Bristol-Myers when Henry Bristol, approaching 70, chose to…
Seven students participate in the OMRF Summer Scholar Program, forerunner of the Fleming Scholar Program
In 1957, seven students participated in the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Summer Scholar Program which was originated by…
The Medical College of Virginia School of Graduate Studies was organized with Dr Ebbe C Hoff as dean
In 1957, The Medical College of Virginia School of Graduate Studies was organized with Dr. Ebbe C. Hoff…
Gilson, Inc was founded
In 1957, Gilson was founded in in Middleton by Dr. Warren Gilson, a faculty member at the University…
The first Thalidomide birth occurred in Germany
On Dec. 25, 1956, the first Thalidomide birth occurred in Germany. Thalidomide, a new sleeping pill developed by…
The Pacific Northwest Research Foundation (Pacific Northwest Research Institute) was founded
On Oct. 19, 1956, the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute is a nonprofit biomedical research organization and leader…