Hybritech was founded in San Diego
In 1978, Hybritech was founded by cancer researcher Ivor Royston and lab technician Howard Birndorf of the University…
The NCI awarded the Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit with comprehensive status
In 1978, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded the Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit with comprehensive status. Known…
The Norris Cotton Cancer Center received NCI Cancer Center designation
In 1978, the Norris Cotton Cancer Center in New Hampshire received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated in recognition…
UK Markey Cancer Foundation established
In 1978, the University of Kentucky (UK) Markey Cancer Foundation, previously the Ephraim McDowell Cancer Research Foundation, was…
The CDC became the home for the National Clearinghouse for Smoking and Health
In 1976, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) became the home for the National Clearinghouse…
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Albert Einstein Cancer Center researchers identified the mechanism of action of Taxol
In 1976, Albert Einstein Cancer Center researchers identified the mechanism of action of Taxol, one of the most…
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Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center received NCI designatation
In 1975, Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center received NCI designatation.
Lineberger Cancer Center received NCI-designation
In 1975, Lineberger Cancer Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received National Cancer Institute…
Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center became a NCI-designated center
In 1974, the Cancer Center of Wake Forest University (CCCWFU), became a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center….
The Michigan Cancer Foundation and Wayne State University formed a Joint Committee for Cancer Studies and Research
In 1974, the Michigan Cancer Foundation and Wayne State University formed a Joint Committee for Cancer Studies and…
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 Norris Cancer Center was designated NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center
In 1973, the Norris Cancer Center was designated a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of…
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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Comprehensive Cancer Center for the State of Florida was was founded
In 1973, the Comprehensive Cancer Center for the State of Florida was founded. The Center, now the Sylvester…
The Eppley Cancer Center became an independent research institute
In 1972, by action of the Nebraska Legislature, the Eppley Cancer Center became an independent research institute with…
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Pacific Northwest Research Foundation received federal funding to develop and establish the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
In 1972, the Pacific Northwest Research Foundation, now Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute (PNDRI), was founded by Dr….
The Olin Corporation stopped manufacturing DDT
On Jun. 30, 1970, the Olin Corporation stopped manufacturing DDT after intense pressure from the Army and environmental…
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…
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a report on reducing the health consequences of smoking
On Jan. 11, 1964 U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released the first government report that concluded smoking may…
A virus (the Epstein-Barr virus) was linked to human cancer (Burkitt lymphoma) for the first time
In 1964, a new herpesvirus, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), was discovered in cultured tumor cells derived from a Burkitt…
The Royal College of Physicians issued a report on smoking and health
In 1962, the Royal College of Physicians issued a report on smoking and health.
President Kennedy swore in Luther Terry as US Surgeon General
On Mar. 2, 1961, President Kennedy swore in Luther Leonidas Terry as U.S. Surgeon General. The landmark Surgeon…
The Eppley Cancer Center was founded
In 1960, The Eppley Cancer Center, now a National Cancer Institute Laboratory Cancer Research Center, began in the…
Yale established first pharmacology department in the U.S. to focus on cancer chemotherapy and drug development
In 1953, Yale established the first pharmacology department in the U.S. to focus on cancer chemotherapy and cancer…
Ernst Wynder, Evarts Graham, and Sir Richard Doll confirmed the cigarette smoking-cancer link
In 1950, Ernst Wynder, Evarts Graham, and Sir Richard Doll confirmed the cigarette smoking-cancer link. In 1950, Wynder…
First evidence linking smoking and lung cancer was published at Washginton University – St Louis
In 1950, Washington University physician Evarts A. Graham, MD, and medical student Ernst Wynder published a landmark study…
Carl Voegtlin resigned as director of the National Cancer Institute
On Sept. 4, 1943, Dr. Carl Voegtlin resigned as director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Dr. Voegtlin…
The Pap smear was introduced into medical practice
In 1943, George Nicholas Papanicolaou and Herbert Traut published their landmark book “Diagnosis of Uterine Cancer by the…
Chemotherapy was first used to treat a cancer patient
On Aug. 27, 1942, chemotherapy was first used to treat a cancer patient and the beginning of its…
The Hormel Institute was founded
In 1942, The Hormel Institute was founded by Jay C. Hormel in Austin to research and find a…