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…
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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…
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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….
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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 – St. Louis including…
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Diagnostics | Life Science History | Medical Device | Non-Profit Research | Radiology | Therapeutics
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…
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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…
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Diagnostics | Life Science History | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
The Albert Einstein Cancer Center obtained NCI-designation and its first Cancer Center Support Grant
In 1972, The Albert Einstein Cancer Center (AECC), now known as Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC), obtained…
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Drs Roy Hertz and Min C Li, NCI scientists, won Albert Lasker Medical Research Awards
In 1972, Drs. Roy Hertz and Min C. Li, National Cancer Institute scientists, credited with discovering the first…
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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…
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The Division of Biologics Standards was transferred from NIH to FDA
In 1972, the Division of Biologics Standards was transferred from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to the U.S….
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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…
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Tyson Feed and Hatchery name was changed to Tyson Foods
In 1972, the Tyson Feed and Hatchery name was changed to Tyson Foods.
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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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The University of California Radiation Laboratory (Livermore) was the first to use flow cytometry to sort chromosomes
In 1972, Livermore was the first to use flow cytometry to sort chromosomes. By the end of the…
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PA Assn for Retarded Children v Commonwealth of PA established right of developmentally disabled children to free public education
In 1972, the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Mills v. Board of Education…
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Stanford Medicine researchers first constructed a recombinant DNA molecule containing DNA from two different species
In 1972 Stanford Medicine researchers first constructed a recombinant DNA molecule containing DNA from two different species.
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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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Biology | Disease | Life Science History | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
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…
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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. The school officially opened…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Institute of Medicine began operations
On Jan. 20, 1971, the Institute of Medicine, now the the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), began operations….
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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…
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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…
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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. In…
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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…
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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…
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John Vane discovered how aspirin works
In 1971, John Vane discovered how aspirin worked, a finding that a daily low dose of aspirin prevents…
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The Albert Einstein Cancer Center (AECC) was established
In 1971, The Albert E instein Cancer Center (AECC) was established. The goals of AECC are to foster…
