Time Line

1856

The Brooklyn German General Dispensary is established in 1856.

1860

Instruction of medical students in the Collegiate Division begins on March 29, 1860.

1953

Construction begins on the Basic Science Building in 1953.

1977

In 1977, Dr. Raymond Damadian builds the first MRI scanner at the Medical Center.

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1987

Construction begins on the Health Science Education Building in 1987.

1992

Opening ceremonies for the new Health Science Education Building take place in 1992.

1998

Dr. Robert Furchgott, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1998.

2001

SUNY Downstate's new Master of Public Health Program prepares for its first class in the summer of 2002.

2002

Advanced Biotechnology Park established in 2002.