RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Early Experiences in Nuclear Medicine JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol. FD Society of Nuclear Medicine SP 270 OP 272 VO 24 IS 4 A1 Lawrence, John H. YR 1996 UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/24/4/270.abstract AB From inadvertently damaging an early cyclotron by carrying a pair of pliers into a powerful magnetic field to participation in some of the most exciting phases of modern research, the author has had 20 years of experience, always interesting, often highly rewarding. Among lessons learned is the fact that research needs gifted individuals whose investigative drive is not hampered by a director or committees.