Abstract
The history of nuclear medicine is formed by a long sequence of events from the earliest traditions of medicine into the evidence-based research of the present day. Although through the ages many prominent figures have pioneered new territories, only a few are well remembered; Henri Becquerel, Marie Curie, George de Hevesy, Bernard Cassen, Hal Anger. The contributions of so many others - philosophers who had the courage to go against prevailing opinions, scientists whose insights shaped a different world - have largely been forgotten. This journey into the philosophy of science is mostly about their inspiration and dedication, about will power and perseverance, about paradigm shifts and serendipity. It also honours the role of radiodine as a link between thyroid research and the origin of nuclear medicine. May it serve to sustain the collective memory of allo who work in this field
| Original language | Dutch |
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| Pages (from-to) | 514-515 |
| Journal | Tijdschrift voor nucleaire geneeskunde |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |