Courtesy IPPNW/Marvin Lewiton
PREVENTING NUCLEAR WAR
American cardiologist Dr. Bernard Lown and Soviet physician Dr. Evgueni Chazov founded International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. In 1985 the organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to end nuclear proliferation.
GUEST COLUMN
Dr. Bernard Lown co-founded the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War with Dr. Evgueni Chazov, a Soviet cardiologist.
Based on an exhibition at the National Library
of Medicine
of Medicine
RESOURCES
Explore further the “Agita” story and topics such as science and society and health and human rights through class resources prepared by and for educators.
DOWNLOADS
Hear more about global health topics from leaders and advocates featured in the exhibition.
GET INVOLVED
Getting involved starts here. Find out what you can do to tackle the issues you care about.
VISIT
The Installation at the National Institutes of Health has closed. See the Traveling Exhibition at a library near you.