Collaboratively write the history of pulmonary vascular diseases to contribute to scientific progress.
Create a balanced and objective account by involving both scientists and professional historians.
Encourage active participation of individuals from different generations and professional backgrounds.
Researching the PVD History:
Conduct interviews with key individuals involved in PVD research, utilising all available tools (audio, video, online platforms like Zoom/Teams, etc.).
Carefully analyse the curriculum vitae of workers of all ages in this field.
Invite willing researchers to write their autobiographies of individuals involved in PVD research.
Collect artefacts, documents, photographs, and anecdotes relevant to the history of the PVD.
Set up a network of servers to host databases to organise the collected data on the PVD history.
Create a dedicated website (pvdhistory.org) to showcase project resources and findings.
Utilise social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for active participation and communication.
Make it easier to communicate in small groups through platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram or Slack.
Schedule regular Zoom/Team meetings for administrative purposes and to disseminate project results to a broader audience.
Explore the possibility of assigning a PhD student(s) to the PVD history as part of the graduate degree in medical history, working under expert historical mentorship.
