Julius H. Comroe, Jr.
Julius H. Comroe, Jr. (March 13, 1911 – July 31, 1984) was a medical researcher specializing in the functions and physiology of the human heart and lungs,[1] a surgeon,[2] director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute for the University of California at San Francisco.[1][3] Comroe was a member of the National Academy of Sciences.[2] He was also president of the American Physiological Society.[4] Comroe served on the scientific advisory board of the Tobacco Industry Research Committee.[5] He also served on the Medical Board of the National Academy of Sciences.[6] The New York Times called him "award-winning expert on the functions and physiology of the human heart and lungs".[1]
Awards and distinctions
- Association of Chairmen of Departments of Physiology Teaching Award in 1974[4]
- Trudeau Medal of the National Tuberculosis Association in 1974[7]
- Jessie Stevenson Kovalenko Medal in 1976[8]
- the Ray G. Daggs Award in 1977 for contributions to physiology and to the Society[4]
- Honorary Fellowship Reward from the American College of Cardiology[9]
Life and career
Julius H. Comroe, Jr. was born in York, Pennsylvania. He graduated first in his class from the University of Pennsylvania in 1931.[2] He again graduated first in his class from the UPenn Medical School in 1934 with an M.D. degree.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 New York Times:Julius H. Comroe Jr.; Heart and Lung Expert, August 2, 1984
- 1 2 3 4 National Academies Press, Biographical Memoirs, Julius H. Comroe, Jr.,By Seymour S. Kety and Robert E. Forster
- ↑ A History Of UCSF, People, JULIUS COMROE(1911-1984)
- 1 2 3 33rd APS President (1960-1961),Julius H. Comroe, Jr.,(1911-84) Archived 2012-03-09 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ New York Times:JOINS TOBACCO RESEARCH; Dr. Comroe, Lung Expert, Will Aid Health Study Board, August 22, 1954
- ↑ New York Times:Medical Board Set Up to Speed Benefits of Research to Public; DOCTORS TO SPEED MEDICAL BENEFITS,By EVERT CLARK,November 14, 1967,
- ↑ THE EDWARD LIVINGSTON TRUDEAU MEDAL American Thoracic Society/American Lung Association
- ↑ Jessie Stevenson Kovalenko Medal
- ↑ American College of Cardiology:List of Distinguished Fellowship Awardees