Research by pediatric radiologists--past accomplishments and future opportunities.
Pediatric radiologists have made numerous and important contributions to the body of medical knowledge. This essay reviews aspects of biomedical and radiological research, analyses the state of scholarship in pediatric radiology today, and examines future research opportunities. The author's research interest in cardiopulmonary malformations and in the use of murine models of human disease serve to illustrate of but one of many investigative areas open to academic pediatric radiologists. Finally, the application process for NIH funding is briefly discussed.
D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D051379:Mice; D009316:National Institutes of Health (U.S.); D010372:Pediatrics; D011859:Radiography / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D012107:Research Design; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D014481:United States