Baylor College of Medicine was founded
On Oct. 30, 1900, the Baylor College of Medicine was founded, and was affiliated with Baylor University from…
The Charles E Frosst & Co was founded
In 1899, Charles E. Frosst & Co, was founded by Mr. Frosst and four associates who rapidly introduced…
Flathead Lake Biological Station was established
In 1899, Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) established near Bigfork in 1899 by Dr. Morton J. Elrod, Distinguished…
The College of Physicians and Surgeons, later University College of Medicine, was established
In 1893, the College of Physicians and Surgeons, later the University College of Medicine, was established by Dr….
New York Cancer Hospital on Manhattan’s Upper West Side (Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center) was founded
In 1884, New York Cancer Hospital on Manhattan’s Upper West Side (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center) was founded by…
Siemensï¾ developedï¾ theï¾ Phonophor, the firstï¾ technicalï¾ solutionï¾ forï¾ hearing ï¾ loss
In 1878, Siemens, now Sivantos,ï¾ developedï¾ the ï¾ Phonophor, the first ï¾ technicalï¾ solutionï¾ for ï¾ hearing ï¾ loss. The history of electrical…
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Avian influenza (bird flu) was first described
In 1878, The first description of avian influenza (bird flu) dates to 1878 in northern Italy, when it…
The Maine Medical Center was founded
In 1874, The Maine Medical Center (MCC) was founded. Today, MMC is a teaching hospital for Tufts University…
Gerhard Hansen observed the bacillus which causes leprosy or Hansen’s disease under a microscope
In 1873, Gerhard-Henrik Armauer Hansen published his report that claimed leprosy to be an infectious disease with a…
Mary Edwards Walker served as a surgeon during the Civil War and received the Medal of Honor for her service
In Sept. 1863, Mary Edwards Walker was employed as a “Contract Acting Assistant Surgeon” by the Army of…
The Morrill Act which created the U.S. and-grant system of colleges was enacted
On Jul. 2, 1862, the U.S. Land-Grant College Act of the U.S. Congress was enacted which provided grants…
The Female Medical College of Pennsylvania was founded
In 1850, the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, later known as the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania was…
The New England Female Medical College was founded
In 1848, the New England Female Medical College was founded, becoming the first institution in the U.S. to…
The drug caffine was isolated
In 1819, caffeine was isolated by Germand chemist Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge at the behest of Johann Wolfgang von…
Naturalist Gottfried Treviranus created the term biology
In 1802, naturalist Gottfried Reinhold Treviranus was the first to use the the term “biology” in his Biologie…