Inactivated measles vaccine were licensed in the US
In 1963, the first measles vaccines were licensed in 1963. Both vaccines were an inactivated (ﾓkilledﾔ) and a…
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Maria Goeppert Mayer won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics for the “discoveries concernning nuclear shell structure”
In 1963, Maria Goeppert Mayer won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics for the “discoveries concernning…
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Tyson Feed and Hatchery went public
In 1963, In 1963, Tyson Feed and Hatchery went public and sold 100,000 shares of stock for $10.50…
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The University of California Radiation Laboratory (Livermore) established the biomedical program
In 1963, the first biomedical and environmental research program began at Livermore. John Gofman, a distinguished professor at…
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Yale New Haven Hospital (then Grace-New Haven) installed the first linear accelerator in Connecticut for cancer treatment
In 1963, Yale New Haven Hospital (then Grace-New Haven) installed the first linear accelerator in Connecticut for cancer…
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The Aedes aegypti Eradication Branch was established
In 1963, the Aedes aegypti Eradication Branch was established to rid the Americas of the Aedes aegypti mosquito…
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CDC | Diagnostics | FDA | Infectious Disease | Life Science History | Therapeutics | USDA
The CDC, FDA, and USDA and all state health departments joined together to establish the Salmonella Surveillance Program
In 1963, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the…
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The Human Cancer Virus Task Force held its first meeting
On Oct. 25, 1962, The Human Cancer Virus Task Force held its first meeting. The task force, of…
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Jere E Goyan, PhD, became commissioner of food and drugs
On Oct. 21, 1962, Jere E. Goyan, Ph.D., becomes commissioner of food and drugs. Goyan was the first…
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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Francis Crick, James Watson and Maurice Wilkins
On Oct. 18, 1962, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Francis Crick, James…
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the McArdle Cancer Research Institute building was held
On Oct. 13, 1962, the groundbreaking ceremony for the McArdle Cancer Research Institute building was held. The construction…
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The Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendments were signed into law
On Oct. 10, 1962, the Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendments were signed into law by President Kennedy. The Legislation was…
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Thalidomide-caused birth defects lead to strengthened drug regulation
On Jul. 15, 1962, Thalidomide, a new sleeping pill developed by the German company Grunenthal, was found to…
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Kurt Amplatz published A New Subclavian Artery Catheterization Technic in Radiology
On Jun. 1, 1962, Kurt Amplatz and Richard Harner published “A New Subclavian Artery Catheterization Technic” in Radiology….
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Biology | FDA | Infectious Disease | Life Science History | Polio | Vaccine
Oral polio vaccine type 3 and trivalent product licensed in the U.S.
On Mar. 27, 1962, the Sabin oral polio vaccine (OPV) type 3 MOPV was licensed in the U.S.,…
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Consumer Bill of Rights was proclaimed by President John F Kennedy in a message to Congress
On Mar. 15, 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed a Consumer Bill of Rights in a message to…
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Stﾠ. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened it’s doors
On Feb. 4, 1962, St.ﾠ Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened it’s doors in front of a crowd of…
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Iowa Methodist Medical Center established Iowa’s first hospital-based radiation oncology department
in 1962, Iowa Methodist Medical Center established Iowa’s first hospital-based radiation oncology department and remains a leader in…
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Planting of high-yield wheat varieties began throughout Mexico
In 1962, the birth of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) in Mexico was an experiment…
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President John F Kennedy signed the Vaccination Assistance Act into law
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed the Vaccination Assistance Act into law. It allowed the CDC to…
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CDC launched the 122 Cities Mortality Reporting System
In 1962, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the 122 Cities Mortality Reporting System….
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The Barrow Neurological Institute was founded
In 1962, the Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center was founded by philanthropist Charles…
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Biochemist Frank Huennekens arrived at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
In 1962, Biochemist Frank Huennekens arrived at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation from the University of Washington…
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The CDC performed the first Epidemic Intelligence Service investigation for chronic disease
In 1962, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) performed the first Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS)…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Joel H. Hildebrand
In 1962, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal Joel H. Hildebrand “to recognize distinguished services to…
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America’s blood centers was founded
In 1962, seven community-based blood centers came together with the help of local hospitals, physicians and civic groups…
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First successful human limb reattachment was performed
In 1962, a surgical team, led by Ronald Malt at Massachusetts General Hospital, performed a replantation of a…
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Biochemist Frank Huennekens joined the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
In 1962, biochemist Frank Huennekens joined the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation from the University of Washington Medical…
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First use of direct electric current for heart rhythm restoration
In 1962, Bernard Lown became the first to use direct electric current to restore the rhythm of the…
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P450 was first characterized in the microsomal fraction of animal liver
In 1962, cytochrome P450 proteins were first characterized in the microsomal fraction of animal liver.
