| The
National Heart Institute (NHI), one of the
NIH's first institutes, was founded on June
16, 1948, to develop expertise in heart disease
research and cardiovascular disease. The institute
transfers basic science knowledge to physicians
in the hopes of fighting diseases. In 1949
Dr. Shannon became
director of the laboratories and clinics of
the newly created NHI. He recruited many of
his best researchers from Goldwater, including
Drs. Bowman, Brodie,
Udenfriend, and
Berliner.
The
National Heart Institute fostered collaboration
among researchers, doctors, and scientists.
Ideally, such interaction could accelerate
the transfer of basic science knowledge
to practicing physicians for the patient's
benefit. A key component in this process
was the Laboratory of Technical Development,
where Dr. Bowman did his research.
|
 |
Chart
from NIH Databook, 1954. |
