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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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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The CDC announced a national measles eradication campaign
In 1966, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a national measles eradication campaign.
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Kimishige Ishizaka, along with his wife Teruko Ishizaka, first described a new antibody isotype: immunoglobulin E (IgE)
In 1966, Kimishige (“Kimi”) Ishizaka, along with his wife Teruko (‘Terry’) Ishizaka, first described a new antibody isotype:…
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Pioneering work in inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy at Iowa State University led to an analysis tool that’s standard laboratories worldwide
In 1966, pioneering work in inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy at Iowa State University led to an analysis tool…
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A merger formed between the Detroit Institute for Cancer Research, Yates Cancer Detection Clinic, Michigan Cancer Registry, and the Michigan Cancer Foundation
In 1966, a merger formed between the Detroit Institute for Cancer Research, Yates Cancer Detection Clinic, Michigan Cancer…
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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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Thermus aquaticus was first discovered in Yellowstone National Park
In 1966, Thermus aquaticus was first discovered in the Mushroom Pool of Lower Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National…
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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…
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The MCSC School of Allied Health Sciences (College of Health Profession) was founded
In 1966, the School of Allied Health Sciences was founded at the MCSC. It later became the College…
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Siemens presented the Siretta 339, the first in-the-ear hearing instrument
In 1966, Siemens, now Sivantos, presented the Siretta 339, the first in-the-ear hearing instrument. The history of electrical…
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St Jude patients were the first ALL patients to ever be successfully taken off therapy
In 1966, a group of St. Jude patients were the first acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients to ever…
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NCI standardized the testing of cancer-causing chemicals
In 1966, the NCI standardized the testing of cancer-causing chemicals. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
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School of Basic Sciences and Graduate Studies was established at the Medical College of Virginia
In 1966, the Medical College of Virginia School of Basic Sciences and Graduate Studies was established.
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FDA contracted with National Academy of Sciences to evaluate effectiveness of drugs
In 1966, the Drug Efficacy Study of the National Research Council’s Division of Medical Sciences, which was tasked…
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The universal biohazard symbol warning sign used in doctor offices and medical establishments was developed
In 1966, the universal biohazard symbol (fire orange) warning sign used in doctor offices and medical establishments was…
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Headline in the Manila Bulletin read MARCOS GETS MIRACLE RICE
In 1966, a headline in the Manila Bulletin read MARCOS GETS MIRACLE RICE – the first time the…
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The World Heath Organization implemented vaccination program to eradicate smallpox from the world in ten years
In 1966, members of the World Heath Organization implement a vaccination program to eradicate smallpox from the world…
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The FDA licensed amantadine, a new antiviral medication, as a prophylactic against influenza A
In 1966, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed amantadine (marketed as Symmetrel) to Du Pont, a…
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The CDC launched the global Smallpox eradication effort
On Nov. 23, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson announced plans for a 5-year smallpox eradication and measles control program…
