Sunday, September 5, 2010

Analyze, analyze, dance to the music....

As I was working with my class on Saturday, I realized how little I know about the history of biomedical technology. I know about Roentgen, but that's about it. I am looking forward to learning more!
Pictured (R) is Leonard Skeggs, Ph. D., who invented the autoanalyzer (a modern example pictured L) in 1957. To say that the ability to measure blood chemistries revolutionized the practice of medicine is an understatement. Here's to you, Lenny, and your heirs--my new students!
We couldn't/can't do it without you!

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