by Eli A. Friedman | Aug 3, 2021 | Pioneer Editorials
Originally published in Volume 35 Issue 3 of Artificial Organs, 15 March 2011 Eli M. Friedman, MD Writing this “editorial” has been delayed for 2 months of introspection, during which I attempted to analyze why the term “pioneer” might be applied to me. What follows...
by William S. Pierce | Aug 2, 2021 | Pioneer Editorials
Originally published in Volume 35 Issue 2 of Artificial Organs, 16 February 2011 Dr. William S. Pierce In 1967, I was a clinical associate in the Cardiac Surgery Branch of the National Heart Institute. I had already been working on mechanical heart development for 7...
by Paul S. Malchesky | Aug 1, 2021 | Pioneer Editorials
Originally published in Volume 35 Issue 2 of Artificial Organs, 16 February 2011 The field of artificial organs has had a very rich history of accomplishments that we have all benefited from as researchers, developers, clinicians, corporations, and most importantly...