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"Study of the Sick" Conference : Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OH 148
Abstract

Nineteen scientists, medical researchers, sociologists and historians were brought together to engage in a "long discussion" structured by clusters of questions formulated by the co-chairs. The agenda explored the post-war interconnections made between American and European clinical investigators, research teams, and institutions that came to represent these "golden years" of biomedical research.

Dates: May 20-22, 1991

"The artificial heart: a case study of social and ethical issues posed by advanced medical technology" Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OH 166
Abstract

Interviews, interview summaries, testimonies, audiocassettes, field notes, and background articles created and collected by Judith Swazey and Renee Fox as part of their study of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart's development and clinical use.

Dates: 1982-1987