Bristol-Myers’ PARAPLATIN (carboplatin) was approved for the treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer
On Mar. 3, 1989, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bristol-Myers’ PARAPLATIN (carboplatin) for the treatment…
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First use of DNA evidence to convict a killer in the U.S.
In Feb. 21, 1989, George Wesley was sentenced to 38 1/2 years to life in prison for the…
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The Center for AIDS Research at Albert Einstein Cancer Center was funded by the NIH
In 1988, the Center for AIDS Research at Albert Einstein Cancer Center was funded by the National Institutes…
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Stock market crashed (Black Monday) with Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 508 points
On Oct. 19, 1987, the stock market crashed (Black Monday) with Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 508 points…
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Johnsonﾠ & ﾠJohnson introduced ACUVUE contact lenses
In 1987, Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson introduced ACUVU brand contact lenses, the first disposable contact lenses that can be…
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Laser is first used in corrective eye surgery
In 1987, ophthalmologist, Steven Trokel performed the first laser surgery on a patient’s eyes, and later patented the…
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Persuasive evidence that the HIV disease was caused by an infectious agent was presented at a meeting in New York
On Jun. 30, 1982, persuasive evidence that the HIV disease was caused by an infectious agent was presented…
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first Magnetic resonance imaging of human
On Jul. 3, 1977, Dr. Raymond Damadian achieved the first human nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) image — a cross-section…
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Molecular biologist Lydia Villa-Komaroff authored a paper demonstrating that bacteria could produce insulin
In August 1978, molecular biologist Lydia Villa-Komaroff was lead author of a paper demonstrating that bacteria could produce…
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Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson announced plans to build new World Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey
In 1978, Johnsonﾠ & ﾠJohnson announced plans to build their new World Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey….
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Henry Gilman
In 1977, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Henry Gilman by the American Chemical Society “to recognize distinguished…
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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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Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development (Tufts CSDD) was founded
In 1976, the Center for the Study of Drug Development (CSDD) at the University of Rochester in Rochester,…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Forestry | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
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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Perlmutter Cancer Center was founded and received NCI Designation status
In 1975, The Perlmutter Cancer Center was founded and received National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation status. Its mission…
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George E. Palade was awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
In 1974, George E. Palade, of the Yale University School of Medicine, was awarded the Nobel Prize for…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Paul J. Flory
In 1974, the Priestley Medal was awarded to Paul J. Flory by the American Chemical Society “to recognize…
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Clinical Research | Diagnostics | Disease | Life Science History | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Therapeutics
Albert Einstein Cancer Center’s Liver Research Center became the first institute in the nation devoted to the study of liver disease and injury
In 1974, Albert Einstein Cancer Center’s Liver Research Center — now the interdisciplinary Marion Bessin Liver Research Center…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Harold C. Urey
In 1973, the American Chemical Society announced that the Priestley Medal was awarded to Harold C. Urey “to…
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Tsai-Fan Yu became the first woman to be appointed a full professor at Mount Sinai
In 1973, Tsai-Fan Yu became the first woman to be appointed a full professor at Mount Sinai. She joined…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | Environmental | Infectious Disease | Life Science History | Polio | Vaccine
Molecular biologist Robert Pollack published “Biohazards in Biological Research”
In 1973, the publication “Biohazards in Biological Research,” was edited by S. Hellman, M. Oxman, and R. Pollack. …
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Diagnostics | Life Science History | NIH | Non-Profit Research | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
The Albert Einstein Cancer Center obtained NCI-designation and its first Cancer Center Support Grant
In 1972, The Albert Einstein Cancer Center (AECC), now known as Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC), obtained…
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Jane Wright became the first woman to be elected president of the New York Cancer Society.
In 1971, Jane Wright became the first woman to be elected president of the New York Cancer Society. In…
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The John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation was founded
On Oct. 18, 1970, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation was founded. The MacArthur’s business interests…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Max Tishler
In 1970, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Max Tishler ‘for his numerous contributions to…
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Bristol-Myers terminated Palomar Pictures
In 1974, Bristol-Myers terminated it’s Palomar motion picture business. In 1972, Bristol-Myers formed Palomar Pictures, which produced ‘The…
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The world’s first successful bone-marrow transplant completed at the University of Minnesota
In 1968, the world’s first successful bone-marrow transplant was completed at the University of Minnesota Hospital under the…
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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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Biology | Diagnostics | Disease | Life Science History | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics | Women's Health
The Health Insurance Plan (HIP) of Greater New York Study began
In 1963, The Health Insurance Plan (HIP) of Greater New York Study began. HIP was the first randomized…
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Johnsonﾠ&ﾠJohnson acquired Janssen Pharmaceutica
In 1961, Johnsonﾠ&ﾠJohnson acquired Janssen Pharmaceutica in Belgium. Its founder, Dr. Paul Janssen, is recognized as one of…
