Haldan Keffer Hartline was awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
In 1967, H. Keffer Hartline, born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and graduate of Layfayette College in Easton, PA (B.Sc….
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The US Department of Health transfered responsibility for quarantine to the National Communicable Disease Center
In 1967, the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare transfered responsibility for quarantine to the National Communicable…
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Willem J Kolff, the “father of artificial organs” joined the University of Utah
In 1967, Willem J. Kolff joined the University of Utah as head of the newly formed Department of…
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The term genetic resources was coined by Sir Otto Frankel, a renowned plant breeder from Australia
In 1967, the term genetic resources was coined by Sir Otto Frankel, a renowned plant breeder from Australia.
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Self-Care Unit opened at the Medical College of Virginia
In 1967, The Medical College of Virginia Self-Care Unit opened and later was named for former Dean of…
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The National Academy of Sciences reported that adding antibiotics to animal food may leave traces of antibiotics in meat
In 1967, the National Academy of Sciences reported that the practice of adding antibiotics to animal food, while…
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Carl Woese, an American microbiologist, suggested that RNA was the earliest source of genetic information
In 1967, Carl Woese, an American microbiologist, suggested that RNA was the earliest source of genetic information.
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Fair Packaging and Labeling Act required all consumer products in interstate commerce to be honestly and informatively labeled
In 1967 the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA or Act), enacted by the U.S. Congress directs the…
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The Global Smallpox Eradication Program was launched by WHO
In 1967, the Global Smallpox Eradication Program was launched by WHO. During the first year of the program,…
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Study showed relationship between human and avian flu viruses
In 1967, Dr. H.G. Pereira and colleagues propose a relationship between human and avian flu viruses after a…
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The construction of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies was completed
In 1967, the construction of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies was completed. the original Institute buildings were…
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Stanford Medicine researchers became the first to synthesize biologically active DNA in test tube
In 1967, Stanford Medicine researchers become the first to synthesize biologically active DNA in test tube.
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UC San Diego begins operating ﾓUniversity Hospitalﾔ as its primary clinical teaching facility
In 1967, UC San Diego began operating ﾓUniversity Hospitalﾔ as its primary clinical teaching facility.
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The Foreign Quarantine Service was transferred to CDC from the US Public Health Service
In 1967, the Foreign Quarantine Service was transferred to CDC from the U.S. Public Health Service. The CDC…
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The CDC established the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program
In 1967, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Programﾠ(MACDP),…
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Clara Claiborne Park published one of the first parent memoirs about raising a child with autism, “The Siege”
In 1967, Clara Claiborne Park, an American college English teacher, published one of the first parent memoirs about…
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Medtronic opened a service center at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
In 1967, Medtronic opened a service center at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. Staffed round-the-clock, the Schiphol Depot provided physicians…
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A bacterial P450 was first found in Rhizobium bacteroids
In 1967, a bacterial P450 was first found in Rhizobium bacteroids.
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Medtronic introduced two “on-demand” pacemakers
In 1967, Medtronic introduced two “on-demand” pacemakers, designed to avoid competition between paced beats and the patient’s own…
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Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute was designated Wake Forest University
In 1967, the Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute was designated Wake Forest University. In 1834, the Wake Forest…
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Pancreas transplant first completed at the University of Minnesota
On Dec. 17, 1966, a pancreas transplant was first completed under the direction of Richard C. Lillehei, William…
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The Child Protection Act was passed by the U.S. Congress
On Nov. 3, 1966, the Child Protection Act was passed by the U.S. Congress. The bill enlarged the…
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The US Congress enacted the National Sea Grant College Program Act
On Oct. 15, 1966, the U.S. Congress enacted the National Sea Grant College Program Act. Today, the National…
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The Animal Welfare Act was passed by the U.S. Congress, the first law that protected research animals
On Aug. 24, 1966, the U.S. Congress passed legislation that became known as the Animal Welfare Act (P.L….
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to William Oliver Baker
In 1966, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to William Oliver Baker “to recognize distinguished services…
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The University of Calgary was founded
On Apr. 29, 1966, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) was founded as the Calgary branch of the University…
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CDC announced the first national measles eradication campaign
In January 1966, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Smallpox Eradication Program was established in…
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Medtronic purchased the patents related to implantable pacemakers from Drs. Greatbatch and Chardack
In 1966, Medtronic purchased the patents related to implantable pacemakers from Drs. Wilson Greatbatch and William Chardack. Building…
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Washington Univesrity – St Louis Physician Carlos Perez, MD, initiated a program for the training of radiation therapy technologists
In 1966, Washington Univesrity – St. Louis physician Carlos Perez, MD, initiated a program for the training of…
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The Duke University Primate Center (Duke Lemur Center) was established
In 1966, the Duke University Primate Center, now known as the Duke Lemur Center, was established on 80…
