I first experimented with it in 1976-77. Nitroglycerin has been used clinically for a century, but recent work with nitric oxide allowed us to understand why nitroglycerin is effective. Now, we re going to chase some new directions with nitric oxide and see where it takes us. I believe being both a clinician and a research scientist is helpful. Working with patients provides a different perspective.
Physician scientists have one foot in basic science and one in clinical medicine.