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NeoReviews Vol.9 No.7 2008 e279
© 2008 American Academy of Pediatrics

Historical Perspectives

Perinatal Profiles: Professor John (Johnny) Lind, Neonatology Pioneer

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	Introduction

 
Professor John Lind was born and educated in Stockholm, Sweden. He received his medical degree from the Karolinska Institute with "Fetal and Neonatal Circulation" as his thesis. His interest in this area prompted him to establish a neonatal cardiovascular research laboratory at two sites, the Nortull Hospital and Southern Maternity Hospital, both affiliated with Karolinska. Over 3 decades, many of his overseas trainees conducted their research under his guidance at these sites. He was an astute, passionate, inspiring, and kind mentor to the visiting fellows who went back to their home countries to pursue research endeavors. His own achievements, as well as those of his former students, earned him international respect and accolades, including the Barclay Prize of the British Institute of Radiology in 1959, the Ylppo Gold Medal Award for Pediatric Research in Helsinki in 1967, and the Gold Medal of the Finnish Heart Association in 1976, among others. To quote the late Leo Stern's introductory remarks during a Memorial Symposium in Professor Lind's honor: "A person's contribution to science and society is not only from his own works but the accomplishments of his students. In this regard, Professor Lind has indeed made a tremendous impact not only from his own scientific accomplishments but also the contributions of many of his former trainees from abroad who went on to establish their own research and academic programs in many countries." (1) Professor Lind's eminent international reputation also was evidenced by his multiple visiting lectureships in Scandinavian countries, Europe, and both North and South Americas. Professor Lind was an outstanding model of a great scientist, an inspiring mentor, and a kind man who loved the arts and reading (Figure).

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	The Scientist

William Oh, MD^*

^* Professor of Pediatrics, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI