John Clements (UCSF): The Discovery of Lung Surfactant

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John Clements details the groundbreaking discovery of lung surfactant, which has saved millions of neonatal lives.
The expansion of lungs for oxygen exchange is facilitated by lung surfactant. The groundbreaking discovery of this substance was made by Dr. John Clements. In this Discovery Talk, Clements details his scientific journey, touching on his early research, the resistance he encountered in the field, and the discovery of lung surfactant, which has saved millions of neonatal lives.
Speaker Biography:
John A. Clements graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1947. In 1949, he began service at the Medical Laboratories of the Army Chemical Center in Maryland, where he supervised Army-contracted research on lung physiology. Clements joined the faculty of the UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute in 1959 and became emeritus faculty there in 2004.

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of John Clements. In 2017, we had the privilege of interviewing him for this film about his groundbreaking discovery of surfactant in the lungs, and his realization that premature babies often lack this vital substance. His work revolutionized neonatal care, with the development of surfactant treatments leading to dramatic increases in survival rates. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.

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Proud to say this is my great uncle, (my mothers uncle), brilliant man.

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I want to cry, to see the brilliance and follow through of a GREAT man.

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i love science because of men like this. just splendid.

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This is my great uncle. So proud he is my family and helped so many babies

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Thank you ☘️

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Very inspiring!

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Awesome 😍

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My daughter was saved by surfactant.

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This is my great uncle. I’m happy to hear this especially since I am expecting a daughter this June.

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wow