Human radiation studies: Remembering the early years. Oral history of Dr. John W. Gofman, M.D., Ph.D., December 20, 1994

Technical Report · Thu Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995

OSTI ID:221884

Dr. John W. Gofman was interviewed by representatives of US DOE Office of Human Radiation Experiments (OHRE) concerning his research at the University of California, Berkeley and his biomedical work at Lawrence Livermore Radiation Laboratory. Following a short biographical sketch, Dr. Gofman relates his remembrances with the discovery and chemistry of uranium-233, the Manhattan project, laboratory production of the first milligram of plutonium, pre-1945 medical use of high-dosage radiation, medical treatments with phosphorus 32, and fallout. Dr. Gofman also discusses his relationships with Professor Oppenheimer, Joe Hamilton, Ernest Lawrence, and other. Then Dr. Gofman describes his pioneering work on his true interests concerning heart disease, heparin, and lipoproteins. Finally intra-AEC political issues are discussed relating to testing of atomic weapons.

• Research Organization: USDOE Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety, and Health, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Human Radiation Experiments
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 221884
• Report Number(s): DOE/EH--0457; ON: DE96009843; NC: NONE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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05 NUCLEAR FUELS
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
55 BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
BASIC STUDIES
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS
FALLOUT
HISTORICAL ASPECTS
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MICROANALYSIS
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PHOSPHORUS 32
PLUTONIUM
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STOICHIOMETRY
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