Arthur J. Moss
Born(1931-06-21)June 21, 1931
White Plains, New York[1]
DiedFebruary 14, 2018(2018-02-14) (aged 86)
Brighton, New York[2]
Known forLong QT syndrome, sudden cardiac death, MADIT trials
Medical career
ProfessionCardiologist
InstitutionsUniversity of Rochester Medical School

Arthur Jay Moss (June 21, 1931 – February 14, 2018) was an American cardiologist.[3][4]

Early life and education

Moss was born June 21, 1931, and attended Yale University graduating in 1953 with a degree in psychology. He then attended Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1957. After completing his internship at Massachusetts General Hospital, he then served in the United States Navy. In 1961, he joined the University of Rochester Medical School where he completed his training in cardiology in 1966.[3]

While in the Navy, he was the physician involved in the Holter monitoring and interpretations of the astronaut monkey, Miss Baker, one of the first animals launched into space, after the successful flight and landing of a Jupiter rocket; subsequently, he did the same with the first human astronaut.[5]

Career

Moss joined the University of Rochester Medical School faculty in 1966, and became known for his research on long QT syndrome.[6] Moss was later named the Bradford C. Berk, M.D., Ph.D. Distinguished Professor in Cardiology at Rochester, serving until his death in Brighton, Monroe County, New York, on February 14, 2018, aged 86.[2][1]

Honors

Selected bibliography

References

  1. ^ a b Roberts, Sam (2018-02-28). "Arthur J. Moss, Who Pioneered Heart Treatments, Dies at 86". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  2. ^ a b Orr, Steve (February 17, 2018). "Dr. Arthur J. Moss, famed University of Rochester cardiologist, dies at 86". Democrat and Chronicle.
  3. ^ a b Zareba, Wojciech; Kutyifa, Valentina; Couderc, Jean-Philippe (May 2018). "Arthur J. Moss, MD—A giant who changed cardiology". Heart Rhythm. 15 (5): 639–640. doi:10.1016/j.hrthm.2018.03.017. PMID 29709227.
  4. ^ Stafford, Ned (2018). "Arthur J Moss: pioneered clinical research into long QT syndrome and sudden cardiac death". BMJ: k1457. doi:10.1136/bmj.k1457. S2CID 80171713.
  5. ^ Nisam, Seah; Cannom, David S.; Zareba, Wojciech (2018). "Arthur J. Moss MD". Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. 29 (4): 511–513. doi:10.1111/jce.13489. PMID 29655230. S2CID 4859804 – via Medscape.
  6. ^ "Renowned Cardiologist Arthur J. Moss, Pioneer of Research and Treatment in Sudden Death, Passes Away". University of Rochester Medical Center. February 16, 2018. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  7. ^ "The Glorney-Raisbeck Lecture and Award | New York Academy of Medicine". www.nyam.org. 2008.
  8. ^ "Cardiologist Receives Golden Lionel Award in Venice". URMC Newsroom. October 4, 2009.
  9. ^ "Moss Awarded Heart Rhythm Society's Top Honor for Exceptional Contributions to Field". URMC Newsroom. May 9, 2011.
  10. ^ "George Eastman Medal - University of Rochester Office of the Provost". Office of the Provost. 2012.
  11. ^ "Arthur Moss Receives Heart Rhythm Society's Pioneer in Cardiac Pacing and EP Award". URMC Newsroom. May 12, 2017.
  12. ^ "URMC Cardiologist Receives High Honor from American Heart Association". URMC Newsroom. November 12, 2017.
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