The National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance system was established by the CDC
In 1970, the National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance system was established by the CDC for monitoring infections acquired in…
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The Nutrition Program was transferred to the CDC
In 1970, the Nutrition Program was transferred to the CDC to asses severe nutrition in the U.S. and…
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Biology | Diagnostics | Disease | Life Science History | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Therapeutics
Cisplatin, a platinum-containing anticancer compound with unique biologic effects, entered clinical trials
In 1970, Cisplatin, a platinum-containing anticancer compound with unique biologic effects, entered clinical trials. On Dec. 19, 1978,…
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Dana-Farber researchers cloned the first known human oncogene
In 1970, Dana-Farber researchers cloned the gene ras and demonstrated that, when mutated, this first known human oncogene…
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The term ‘developmental disability’ was introduced
In 1970, the term ‘developmental disability’ is introduced in the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities construction amendments to…
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PET scan pioneered at Mass General
In 1970, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers in the Physics Research Laboratory, under Dr. Gordon Brownell, utilized 2D…
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The Institute of Medicine was founded
In 1970, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) was founded under the National Academy of Science charter. as an…
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Senator Norris Cotton secured a $3 million federal grant to build rural New England’s first regional cancer center
In 1970, Senator Norris Cotton secured a $3 million federal grant to build rural New England’s first regional…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Life Science History | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics
Immunologist Frank Dixon was appointed chair of the biomedical research operations at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
In 1970, immunologist Frank Dixon was appointed chair of the biomedical research operations at the Scripps Clinic and…
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The University of Oklahoma’s first Health Sciences building was constructed in Oklahoma City
In 1970, University of Oklahoma’s first Health Sciences building was constructed in Oklahoma City. Today, this public university…
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Howard Temin and David Baltimore discovered the enzyme reverse transcriptase
In 1970, Howard Temin and David Baltimore discovered the enzyme reverse transcriptase. Reverse transcriptase and bacterial restriction enzymes…
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Calvin Stiller conducted one of the first clinical trials studying the immunosuppressive drug cyclosporin for kidney transplants
In 1970, Dr. Calvin Stiller conducted one of the first clinical trials studying the effectiveness of the immunosuppressive…
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Bristol-Myers terminated Palomar Pictures
In 1974, Bristol-Myers terminated it’s Palomar motion picture business. In 1972, Bristol-Myers formed Palomar Pictures, which produced ‘The…
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President Nixon appointed Jesse Leonard Steinfeld as US Surgeon General
On Dec. 18, 1969, President Nixon appointed Jesse Leonard Steinfeld as U.S. Surgeon General.
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Charles Edwards, MD, became FDA commissioner
On Dec. 13, 1969, Charles Edwards, M.D., becomes FDA commissioner.
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The White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health recommended systematic review of GRAS substances
On Dec. 2, 1969, the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health (WHC) was a seminal event…
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President Richard Nixon renounced the use of lethal biological agents and weapons
On Nov. 25, 1969, President Richard Nixon issued his “Statement on Chemical and Biological Defense Policies and Programs”…
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Agriculture | Biology | Chemistry | Energy | Environmental | EPA | Forestry | Life Science History | Marine Science | U.S. Congress
A proposal to establish “Earth Day” was submitted to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
On Oct. 3, 1969, a proposal to establish “Earth Day” was submitted by John McConnell to Peter Tamaris…
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FDA issued report that declared birth control pills “safe”
On Sept. 4, 1969, the FDA issued a report that called birth control pills safe, despite a slight…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Kenneth S. Pitzer
In 1969, the American Chemical Society awarded The Priestley Medal to Kenneth S. Pitzer “to recognize distinguished services…
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Disease | Life Science History | Non-Profit Research | Ophthalmogy | Organ Transplant | Therapeutics
The Lion’s Eye Bank was established
In 1969, the Lion’s Eye Bank of Washington, Northern Idaho and Alaska was established at the University of…
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Three rubella virus strains were licensed in the U.S.
In 1969, three rubella virus strains were licensed in the U.S.: HPV-77 strain grown in dog-kidney culture (Rubelogen…
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Max Delbruck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine
In 1969, Max Delbruck of the California Institute of Technology was awarded the 1969 Nobel Prize in Physiology…
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CDC | FDA | Infectious Disease | Life Science History | Measles | Vaccine
The CDC began a national rubella immunization campaign
In 1969, live, attenuated rubella vaccines were first licensed in the U.S., and a vaccination program was established…
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The CDC opened its first biological containment lab
In 1969, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) opened its first permanent high-containment laboratory (HCL)…
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Intra-aortic balloon catheter was developed
In 1969, Massachusetts General Hospital cardiac surgeons collaborated in the development of an intra-aortic balloon catheter.
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The Michigan Cancer Foundation’s cancer registry began recording every incidence of cancer in southeastern Michigan
In 1969, the Michigan Cancer Foundation’s cancer registry began recording every incidence of cancer in southeastern Michigan. It…
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Alfred Hershey received the Nobel Prize in 1969 for his discovery that DNA is the molecule that carries genetic information
In 1969, Alfred Hershey received the Nobel Prize in 1969 for his discovery that DNA is the molecule…
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The Medical College of South Carolina became the Medical University of South Carolina
In 1969, the Medical College of South Carolina (MCSC) became the Medical University of South Carolina. All of…
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An antifreeze glycoprotein was discovered in fish living under the Antarctic icecaps
In 1969, an antifreeze glycoprotein was discovered in fish living under the Antarctic icecaps. The discovery was groundbreaking…
