James Hanger officially retired from the JE Hanger Company
In 1905, James Hanger officially retired from the J.E. Hanger Company. Mr. Hanger was the first amputee of…
In Jacobson v. Massachusetts, 197 U.S. 11, the Supreme Court issued its first ruling on compulsory vaccination
On Dec. 6, 1904, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it was within the police power of a…
Thomas Hunt Morgan was appointed professor of experimental zoology at Columbia University
In 1904, developmental biologist Thomas Hunt Morgan was appointed professor of experimental zoology at Columbia University in New…
Fox Chase Cancer Center was founded as the nation’s first cancer hospital
In 1904, Fox Chase Cancer Center was founded by the union of American Oncologic Hospital and the Institute…
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University of Wisconsin President declared ‘the beneficent influence of the university [be] available to every home in the state’
In 1904, Charles Van Hise, president of the University of Wisconsin, declared that ‘the beneficent influence of the…
Marie and Pierre Curie isolated a new element that came to be called ‘radium’
In 1903, the Nobel Prize in Physics was divided, one half awarded to Antoine Henri Becquerel “in recognition…
Radium was found effective in the treatment of tumors
In 1903, radium was found effective in the treatment of tumors which Marie and Pierre Curie had isolated,…
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene was founded
In 1903, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) was founded. The current organization was formed in…
Marie Curie Sklodowska, won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics “in recognition of the extraordinary services on the radiation phenomena”
In 1903, Marie Curie Sklodowska, won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics “in recognition of the…
George H Scripps Memorial Marine Biological Laboratory was founded
In 1903, the George H. Scripps Memorial Marine Biological Laboratory was founded (now Scripps Institution of Oceanography) in…
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy was established
In 1903, the The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy was established, and the D. B. Daniel B….
Iowa State University began offering the nation’s first four-year professional program in veterinary medicine
In 1903, Iowa State University began offering the nation’s first four-year professional program in veterinary medicine. Today, veterinary…
Iowa State University established the nations first off campus county extension program
In 1903, the nation’s first cooperative agricultural extension program was launched when Iowa State professor Perry Holden, a…
The New York City Department of Health opened a quarantine facility at Riverside Hospital on North Brother Island
In 1903, the New York City Department of Health opened a quarantine facility at Riverside Hospital on North…
Memorial Hospital opened as a private hospital
In 1903, Memorial Hospital opened as a private hospital Richmond, Va., but was used by the faculty at…
Biologics Control Act was created regulating the production of vaccines and antitoxins
On Jul. 1, 1902, the Biologics Control Act was enacted regulating the production of vaccines and antitoxins. It…
Omaha Medical College became affiliated with the University of Nebraska
On Apr. 18, 1902, the Omaha Medical College became affiliated with the University of Nebraska. Today, the University…
The term ‘immunology’ first appeared
In 1902, the term ‘immunology’ first appeared in scientific communications, in relation to Paul Ehrlich’s work on the…
The Pan American Sanitary Bureau was established as the first of a series of international health organizations
In 1902, the Pan American Sanitary Bureau was established as the first of a series of international health…
Ronald Ross was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
In 1902, Ronald Ross was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his work, using pigeons,…
Charles Wardell Stiles identified the hookworm as the cause of anemia in the southern U.S.
In 1902, Charles Wardell Stiles identified the hookworm as the cause of anemia in the southern U.S. Although…
The Biologics Control Act was passed
In 1902, the U.S. Biologics Control Act was passed to ensure purity and safety of serums, vaccines, and…
Harvey W Wiley announced the formation of a Drug Laboratory
In 1902, Harvey W. Wiley, M.D., a chemist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced the formation of…
Congress appropriates $5,000 to the Bureau of Chemistry to study chemical preservatives
In 1902, the U.S. Congress appropriated $5,000 to the Bureau of Chemistry (Bureau) to study chemical preservatives and…
Julius Cobb and John Anderson initiated first Hygienic Laboratory studies on Rocky Mountain spotted fever
In 1902, Julius O. Cobb and John F. Anderson initiated first Hygienic Laboratory studies on Rocky Mountain spotted…
The Wake Forest School of Medicine was founded
In 1902, the Wake Forest University (WFU) School of Medicine was founded. The North Carolina Baptist Hospital opened…
Johnsonï¾ & ï¾ Johnson published the first First Aid Manuals
In 1901, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson published the first First Aid Manuals, using proven best practices from leading physicians….
Karl Landsteiner’s discovered the four blood groups
In 1901, Karl Landsteiner, an American biologist and physician, identified the three blood groups A, B and O. …
First three human blood groups discovered by Karl Landsteiner
In 1901, the first three human blood groups were discovered by Austrian physician Karl Landsteiner.
German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer identified the first case of what is now known as Alzheimer’s disease
In 1901, German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer identified the first case of what is now known as Alzheimer’s disease…