The Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology and EMI developed prototype of the first CT head scanner
In 1974, the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis partnered with London’s EMI, Ltd. to develop a…
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Life Science History | Polio | Vaccine | WHO
The Expanded Programme on Immunization was created within WHO
In 1974, the Expanded Programme on Immunization was created within World Health Organization (WHO) in response to poor…
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Ground was broken on The Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation’s new site on the Torrey Pines mesa
In 1974, ground was broken on The Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation’s new site on the Torrey Pines…
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Clinical Research | Diagnostics | Disease | Life Science History | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Therapeutics
Albert Einstein Cancer Center’s Liver Research Center became the first institute in the nation devoted to the study of liver disease and injury
In 1974, Albert Einstein Cancer Center’s Liver Research Center — now the interdisciplinary Marion Bessin Liver Research Center…
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Stanford Medicine researchers isolated the genome of a virus that causes hepatitis B and a common form of liver cancer
In 1974, Stanford Medicine researcher William S. Robinson successfully isolated the genome of the hepatitis B virus, which is…
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Philip Seeman reported the discovery of antipsychotic/dopamine receptors, paving the way for new medicines
In 1974, Professor Philip Seeman MD, PhD, DSc FRSC, Order of Canada, an ACNP Member Emeritus reported the…
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University of Oregon Health Sciences Center was formed as an independent institution
In 1974, the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center (OHSU) was formed as an independent institution under the…
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The University of Southern California established an ophthalmology department
In 1974, the University of Southern California established an ophthalmology department. Today, the Keck Department of Ophthalmology is…
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Disease | Energy | Environmental | EPA | Life Science History | Neurology | U.S. Congress | Women's Health
The Environmental Protection Agency required the phase-out of lead in gasoline
On Nov. 28, 1973, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Russell E. Train announced the final regulations to…
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Dixy Lee Ray, Chairperson of the Atomic Energy Commission, visited Livermore
In Nov. 1973, Dixy Lee Ray, Chairperson of the Atomic Energy Commission, visited Livermore. Ray, an american scientist…
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The President transmitted to Congress the first annual report of the director of the National Cancer Program
On Sept. 5, 1973, the President transmitted to Congress the first annual report of the director of the…
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Measles and mumps virus vaccine, live (M-M-R II) was licensed to Merck
On Apr. 22, 1971, the measles, mumps, and rubella virus (M-M-R II) vaccine Live developed by Maurice Hilleman was…
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The Society for Surgical Oncology and Oncology Nursing Society was established
In 1973, the Society for Surgical Oncology and Oncology Nursing Society were founded after the first National Cancer…
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The National Cancer Institute announced that 8 institutions were recognized as Comprehensive Cancer Centers
On Jun. 20, 1971, National Cancer Institute director Dr. Frank J. Rauscher, Jr., announced that eight institutions were…
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U.S. Supreme Court upheld 1962 drug effectiveness law and endorsed FDA action to control products by regulation
On Jun. 18, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the 1962 drug effectiveness law and endorsed Food and…
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Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown in record setting time
On Jun. 9, 1973 Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths and a time of 2:24 flat,…
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Secretariat won the Preakness Stakes in record setting time
On May 19, 1973 Secretariat won the Preakness Stakes in a record setting time of 1:53, a stakes…
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Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby in record setting time
On May 5, 1973 Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby in a record setting time of 1:59 2/5, a…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Harold C. Urey
In 1973, the American Chemical Society announced that the Priestley Medal was awarded to Harold C. Urey “to…
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Satoshi Ōmura Discovered the pioneering Wonder Drug drug ivermectin
In 1973, Satoshi Ōmura discovered the extraordinary microorganism that produces the avermectins (from which ivermectin is derived) that…
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The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded
In 1973, the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, now the University of Southern California Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Center…
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The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center was established
In 1973, UChicago established the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC), receiving its initial designation as a…
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Noninvasive fetal heart monitoring was developed at the Boston Hospital for Women
In 1973, clinicians at the Boston Hospital for Women, now part of Brigham and Womenﾒs, developed noninvasive fetal…
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Diagnostics | Life Science History | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
Johns Hopkins Cancer Center was Founded
In 1973, The Johns Hopkins Cancer Center, now known as the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCCC) was founded….
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Karmanos Cancer Institute researcher Herbert Soule, PhD developed the MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line
In 1973, Karmanos Cancer Institute researcher Herbert Soule, Ph.D. developed the MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line, which…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | Environmental | Infectious Disease | Life Science History | Polio | Vaccine
Molecular biologist Robert Pollack published “Biohazards in Biological Research”
In 1973, the publication “Biohazards in Biological Research,” was edited by S. Hellman, M. Oxman, and R. Pollack. …
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The Michigan Cancer Foundation’s cancer registry was invited to join the NCI’s SEER Program
In 1973, the Michigan Cancer Foundation’s cancer registry was invited to join the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Surveillance,…
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Senator Norris Cotton secured a second federal grant of $500,000 to support cancer research at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
In 1973, Senator Norris Cotton secured a second federal grant of $500,000 to support cancer research at Geisel…
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The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program was established
In 1973, The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program was established. The SEER Program was a sequel…
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The trustees of Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital allocated funds to help build a two-story addition to the Cancer Center
In 1973, The trustees of Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital allocated funds to help build a two-story addition to…
