The Integration of Clinical Practice and Research: The Challenge of the New Millenium

The integration of clinical activities and fundamental research is usually not made in most investigations. This lecture, in honor of Joseph Rutenfranz, examines the work of several investigators who participated in the PWP meeting in Italy in 1999 and suggests different ways that their work could be applicable to both basic and clinical scientists. The goal is to stimulate research in pediatric exercise physiology and pathology that is meaningful for all interested in the field.

Key words:

Pediatric exercise physiology, pediatric biomechanics, pediatric transplantation, pediatric hypertension.

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