Abstract
Although not a geneticist, the late Austin Doyle placed tremendous value on pedigrees in hypertension research. He cherished his own scientific inheritance from Horace Smirk and took great pride in launching the next generation who, through their own fine achievements, would maintain the tradition. Intellect and a keen sense of competition were important prerequisites, and a promising young cardiovascular research fellow (and athlete at the national competitive level) from Sydney, Australia, attracted Austin’s attention. As a result, Colin Johnston was appointed first assistant in the Department of Medicine at the Austin Hospital, Melbourne, in 1968. In December 1999, Colin retired as professor and head of the same department. In the intervening years, Colin proved himself to be an outstanding clinical scientist, respected …
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