Dr. Dieter Enzmann
Imaging will continue to expand beyond its current mainly diagnostic boundaries into therapy.
Dr. Ronald Busuttil
Within
the next 50 years, liver transplantation will
have a much different look.
Dr.
J. Thomas Rosenthal
What
will managed care and health care delivery look
like 50 years from now? Doctors and hospitals
will be linked into provider organizations.
Dr.
Elizabeth Neufeld
In the immediate future, biochemists will learn
all about the three-dimensional structure of large
molecules (proteins, nucleic acids, complex carbohydrates)
and about changes that occur when these molecules
interact with each other.
Dr.
Alan Robinson
The computer itself will be used with voice recognition
programs such that a student can practice taking
a history by asking questions of a computer program.
Dr.
Lou Ignarro
Our scientific discoveries surrounding a compound
called nitric oxide over the past 15 years have
completely changed the way scientists and physicians
consider possible causes, treatment and prevention
of cardiovascular disease. |
Dr.
Hillel Laks
The totally implantable artificial heart will be commonly
available to heart transplant recipients within
the next 50 years.
Dr.
Leena Peltonen
Patient's genetic information will be routinely
an essential components of overall health care.
Dr.
Rodney Withers
Coming developments in radiation oncology will
include systems for direct translations of 3-D images
into computer-driven radiation treatment delivery
systems, allowing higher doses directly into the
tumor and lower doses to normal structures.
Dr.
Irvin Chen
The development of an effective vaccine is the only
long-term solution to the worldwide AIDS epidemic.
Dr.
Edward R.B. McCabe
There will be dramatic advances in treatment involving
protein, gene and stem cell therapies.
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