Merits of developing new technology for medical applications

As is customary in these addresses, I would like to say that I appreciate the opportunity to talk with you today. When I was first called concerning suggestions for the program, I was hesitant to participate in that my involvement in traditional Nuclear Medicine research has diminished considerably over the past year. Upon further reflection, however, I recognized the opportunity that this would provide, not only for me to achieve the personal satisfaction of displaying the fruits of our recent research, but, also, to think with you on the issue on how we may better be able to apply enormous intellectual resources held in the engineering community to the solution of increasingly important medical problems. I feel strongly that there is need to close the gap between those that hold the tools which may ultimately be applied to enhance the quality of human life through the delivery of better health care, and those of us who are charged with the responsibility of that delivery.