Ontario researchers demonstrated that Aspirin can prevent strokes
On Jul. 13, 1978, Ontario researchers published the results of a study led by Dr. Henry Barnett that…
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The CDC reported the first drug-resistant tuberculosis outbreak
In May 1978, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a patient was first diagnosed…
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University of Arizona Cancer Center was designated by the NCI as an official cancer research and treatment center
In 1978, The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) received its first National Cancer Institute (NCI) Support Grant…
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The University of California, San Diego Cancer Center was founded
In 1978, the University of California, San Diego Cancer Center was founded as one of just 45 National…
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UC-Berkeley scientist Choh Hao Li discovered Beta-endorphin, a substance produced in the brain that acts as a pain killer
In 1978, University of California, Berkeley (UC-Berkeley) scientist Choh Hao Li discovers Beta-endorphin, a substance produced in the…
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Hybritech was founded in San Diego
In 1978, Hybritech was founded by cancer researcher Ivor Royston and lab technician Howard Birndorf of the University…
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The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes was founded
In 1978, The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes (BDC) was founded by Marvin Davis, former chair of…
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The CDC held its first international conference on Legionnaires’ disease
On Nov. 13, 1978, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held its first international conference…
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Biology | CDC | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Life Science History | NIH | Plague | Therapeutics | Vaccine
The CDC opened an expanded maximum containment lab (hot lab) for highly dangerous viruses
In 1978, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) completed construction of a new hot lab…
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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…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
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…
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The Carbone Cancer Center Clinical Sciences Center was completed
In 1978, the Carbone Cancer Center Clinical Sciences Center was completed in January adding over 70,000 square feet…
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UK Markey Cancer Foundation established
In 1978, the University of Kentucky (UK) Markey Cancer Foundation, previously the Ephraim McDowell Cancer Research Foundation, was…
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The Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit was established
In 1978, The Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI), a not-for-profit, NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center was founded in metropolitan Detroit….
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Metastatic cells were shown to arise from pre-existing subpopulations of cells in primary tumors
In 1978, metastatic cells were shown to arise from pre-existing subpopulations of cells in primary tumors.
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
Tamoxifen was approved by the FDA for the treatment of breast cancer
On Dec. 30, 1977, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen drug, for the treatment…
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The first lupus awareness observance occurred
On Aug. 31, 1977, in recognition of the seriousness of lupus and America’s commitment to its control, the…
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PATH was founded with seed money from the Ford Foundation
On May 12, 1977, the Program for the Introduction and Adaptation of Contraceptive Technology (PIACT) was founded by…
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Bristol-Myers introduced BICNU (carmustine), for treatment of brain and lymphatic cancers
On Mar. 7, 1977, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Bristol-Myers’ BICNU (carmustine), for the treatment of…
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The CDC isolated Legionella pneumophila, which caused Legionnaires’ disease in Philadelphia
On Jan. 18, 1977, microbiologist Dr. Joseph McDade at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
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Multiple research programs at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation drawn together into the Research Institute of Scripps Clinic
In 1977, the multiple research programs that had developed were formally drawn together into the Research Institute of…
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Charles C. Edwards was named president and CEO of Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
In 1977, Charles C. Edwards, formerly the nation’s top government health official, was named president and CEO of…
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The Stanford Research Institute changed its name to SRI International
In 1977, Stanford Research Institute changed its name to SRI International. Stanford Research Institute, now known as the…
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The original Naval Medical Center tower was designated a historical landmark
In 1977, the original Naval Medical Center tower was designated a historical landmark and entered into the Registry…
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Eugene Goldwasser published Purification of Human Erythropoietin in the Journal of Biological Chemistry
In 1977, Eugene Goldwasser published Purification of Human Erythropoietin (EPO) in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Goldwasser spent…
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Dana-Farber received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation
In 1977, Dana-Farber (DF) received National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center designation one of the first in…
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Lineberger Foundation pledged $1 million to building fund for new cancer research center building
In 1977, the Lineberger Foundation pledged $1 million to a building fund for a new cancer research center…
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Dr. Henry Friesen of McGill University discovered the hormone prolactin and defined its role as a major cause of infertility in women
In 1977, Dr. Henry Friesen of McGill University discovered the hormone prolactin and defined its role as a…
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Stﾠ. Jude Children’s Research Hospital received NCI designation
In 1977, St.ﾠ Jude Children’s Research Hospital received National Cancer Institute designation. St.ﾠJude Children’s Research Hospital opened it’s…
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The first national cancer patient education program (I Can Cope) was founded
In 1977, the first national cancer patient education program (I Can Cope) was founded by the National Cancer…
