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Re: The BakersFrom: Dan Merton (Daniel.A.Merton@mail.tju.edu)Tue Jan 30 13:38:53 2001
I recall my first time meeting Donald Baker (Joan's husband for those not familiar). I was attending a course in the spring of 1986 (or was it '87?) at what was then Quantum Medical Systems in Issaquah, WA. (It was actually held at a near by Red Roof Hotel). Ray Powis, PhD (husband of Wendy Powis- the recognized "mother" of the Quantum color flow system) taught most of the course and played host for the attendees. We were going to dinner in downtown Seattle and there were several vehicles in the "caravan" to the restaurant. One of the vehicles was a brown conversion van. As I got in the van I was introduced to the driver by Ray who (very matter of factly) said "Dan, this is Don Baker, he invented pulsed Doppler ultrasound." Well, being that I was only in US for about 2 or 3 years and didn't know much about the history, etc etc I figured Ray was pulling my leg (as he is quite a comedian) so I just smiled politely, nodded, shook his hand and went along with Ray. Imagine my delight and surprise when I later found out that Ray was serious and this quiet, mild-mannered "regular guy" (in my book those are virtues BTW!) that had been hanging around class that day in jeans and western plaid shirt really WAS THE GUY WHO INVENTED PULSED DOPPLER! (yes, I know it was a *collaborative effort* but all who know can tell you Don was a MAJOR influence in the development of what has become one of the most clinically important technological developments in the field). I believe Jefferson had the 3rd Quantum color flow sytem produced and the first one east of the Mississippi. My early involvement with and unbridled enthusiasm for color flow imaging ( in 1986 when many thought of it as just a "gimmick") paved the way towards my becoming a full time research sonographer. After this first visit I returned to the "school" as an instructor several times and always had a great time. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES....
At Sun, 28 Jan 2001, Marveen Craig wrote:
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-- Daniel A. Merton, BS, RDMS Technical Coordinator of Research Jefferson Ultrasound Research & Education Institute Philadelphia, PA
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