Research Milestones
ca. 1919: Artificial milk product invented that is later successfully marketed as Similac (the Floating Hospital)
1927: Modern diagnostic test for syphilis discovered (Boston Dispensary)
1952: The first preparation of human growth hormone developed (New England Medical Center Hospital)
1958: Immunosuppresion demonstrated and the term coined; the path is paved for organ transplantation (New England Medical Center Hospital)
1981: The first division of Clinical Decision Making established (Tufts University School of Medicine)
1983: The first successful laser heart surgery performed (Tufts University School of Medicine)
2001: The first-in-the-nation transplant exchange program, “Hope Through Sharing,” is established (Tufts University School of Medicine)
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