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Edward Jenner discovered smallpox vaccination.
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William T.G Morton was the first in the world to publicly and successfully demonstrate the use for anesthesia during surgery.
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The first successful open heart surgery was performed by John Lewis and Walton Lillehei
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Dr. Wilhelm Conrad Rōntgen used the first X-ray
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Karl Landsteiner identified the O,A and Blood types.
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Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin (made from the Penicillium notatum mold).
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James Watson and Francis Crick discovered dna.
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The first test tube baby was Louise Joy Brown.
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The cause of aids was discovered by research groups led by Dr. Gallo, Dr. Luc Montagnier and Dr. Jay Levy
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The first partial face transplants was performed on Dinoire by Professor Bernard Devauchelle and assisted by Professor Jean-Michel Dubernard.
