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, 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

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