A tribute to Jack Petajan's inspiration: From goat to goat

[Guest guest]

J Neurol Sci. 2006 Jan 30

A tribute to Jack Petajan's inspiration: From goat to goat.

Lovelace RE.

1084 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA.

Development of clinical neurophysiology, especially in neuromuscular

disease investigation in the 20th century underscores the careers of

two academic physician-investigators. Experimental models of

neuromuscular disorders (toxic and diabetic neuropathies, myasthenia

gravis, nerve transplant and repair) with emphasis on regeneration

are described. Subsequent clinical application has validated the

animal studies. The value of disease related support societies

(Muscular Dystrophy, Charcot Marie Tooth and Myasthenia Gravis) is

discussed, not only for patient information and support but also for

support of research projects and clinical research fellowship

training. The clinician-teacher-investigator as a role model is

mentioned, particularly in relation to Dr. Jack Petajan's career, a

truly renaissance man. Credit is given to the great teachers of

clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular diseases of the past 50

years.

A tribute to Jack Petajan's inspiration: From goat to goat.

Lovelace RE.

1084 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA.

Development of clinical neurophysiology, especially in neuromuscular

disease investigation in the 20th century underscores the careers of

two academic physician-investigators. Experimental models of

neuromuscular disorders (toxic and diabetic neuropathies, myasthenia

gravis, nerve transplant and repair) with emphasis on regeneration

are described. Subsequent clinical application has validated the

animal studies. The value of disease related support societies

(Muscular Dystrophy, Charcot Marie Tooth and Myasthenia Gravis) is

discussed, not only for patient information and support but also for

support of research projects and clinical research fellowship

training. The clinician-teacher-investigator as a role model is

mentioned, particularly in relation to Dr. Jack Petajan's career, a

truly renaissance man. Credit is given to the great teachers of

clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular diseases of the past 50

years.