Physicists Quotes by John Cameron

Medical physicists work in cooperation with doctors. A few medical physicists devote their time to research and teaching. A few get involved with administrative…

— John Cameron

Many Nobel Prizes are awaiting good research to understand and explain the many mysteries of our bodies, such as the basic mechanism of memory…

— John Cameron

I am sure that I have been much more useful to society as a medical physicist.

— John Cameron

I was the Chair of the first department of medical physics in a medical school in the U.S.

— John Cameron

When I entered medical physics in 1958 there were fewer than 100 in the U.S. and I could see many opportunities to apply my…

— John Cameron

I have the satisfaction of knowing I did something useful for society.

— John Cameron

I would not encourage everyone to take up this profession. Not everyone is suited for any particular field.

— John Cameron

It is likely that we need more radiation to improve our longevity.

— John Cameron

I don't display my plaques and honors. They are hidden behind a black curtain in my work room at home.

— John Cameron

We developed simple test tools to optimize imaging parameters. No company was interested in our idea.

— John Cameron

If someone is interested in medicine and also in physics and they like working with people and communicate well with others, I would strongly…

— John Cameron

When I entered the field in July 1958 I believed what they told me about radiation risks. I spent much effort reducing the dose…

— John Cameron