Reye syndrome was first described
In 1963, Australian pathologist R.D.K. Reye first described this syndrome. National surveillance led to strict warnings regarding aspirin…
World Health Organization Influenza Centre was established in London
In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) Influenza Centre was established at the National Institute for Medical Research…
The Squibb Institute obtained cultures of penicillium notatum from the UK and developed deep tank fermentation processes for production of penicillin
In 1940, Squibb obtained cultures of penicillium notatum from the U.K. and developed deep tank fermentation processes for…
Medical College of South Carolina researchers published artucle that linked brown lung disease (asbestosis) with cancer
In May 1935, Kenneth Lynch and William Atmar Smith from the Medical College of South Carolina published an…
Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson established first overseas operating company in the United Kingdom
In 1924, Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson established first overseas operating company in the United Kingdom.
Emil Mallinckrodt aquired land for first factory
In 1840, Emil Mallinckrodt acquired a land in the Bremen area of St. Louis, which became the site…