International Awareness Day was designated
In 1993, May 12 was designated as the International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases by…
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American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists was founded
In 1991, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) was founded by a visionary group of leaders to…
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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was dedicated
On Oct. 18, 1986, the Moffitt Cancer Center was dedicated. The center was established in 1981 by the…
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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute was founded
In 1986, the Moffitt Cancer Center was established by the Florida Legislature to meet a clear and compelling…
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Harcourt Sylvester Jr pledged $27.5 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
In 1986, philanthropist Harcourt Sylvester Jr. pledged $27.5 million to benefit cancer programs at the medical school, and…
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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…
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The Florida Sea Grant was established
In 1972, the Florida Sea Grant was established as a partnership of academia, government, and industry focused on…
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The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution was established
In 1971, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution was established is one of the world’s leading non-profit oceanographic research…
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Agriculture | Disease | Environmental | USDA
The Southern Corn Leaf Blight swept across the South
In 1970, the Southern Corn Leaf Blight (SCLB) sweeps across the South, destroying 15% of the U.S. corn…
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Fred Hutchinson, namesake of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, succumbed to cancer
On Nov. 12, 1964, Fred Hutchinson, a standout pitcher at Seattle’s Franklin High School and ten year pitching…
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The Mini-1 was delivered to the University of Washington Hospital
On Jun. 1, 1964, the Mini-1 dialysis machine was delivered to the University of Washington (UW) Hospital and…
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Biology | Diagnostics | Disease | Life Science History | Measles | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics
Mayo Clinic Heritage Hall Opened its Doors
In 1955, The Mayo Clinic Heritage Hall museum opened in Rochester, Minnesota with a generous gift from John…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of antibiotics on animals
In 1951, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of antibiotics on animals. In 1943, farmers…
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Lue Gim Gong ‘Citrus Wizard of Florida’ produced an orange hybrid, known as the Valencia orange, that was resistant to cold
In 1911, Lue Gim Gong, aka the ‘Citrus Wizard of Florida’, successfully produced a new orange hybrid, known…
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The West Florida Seminary became Florida State College
In 1901, the West Florida Seminary was renamed “Florida State College” in order to reflect changes that had…
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St Luke’s Hospital was founded
In 1873, St. Luke’s Hospital, now known as St. Vincent’s Medical Center Southside, was the very first private…
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The East Florida Seminary (University of Florida) was founded
On Jan. 6, 1853, Florida Governor Thomas Brown signed a bill that provided public support to higher education,…
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The West Florida Seminary (Florida State University) was founded
On Jan. 24, 1851, the West Florida Seminary (Florida State University) was chartered by an act of the…
