William H. Dobelle
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Dr. Bill Dobelle (October 24, 1941 – October 5, 2004) was a biomedical researcher who developed experimental technologies that restored limited sight to blind patients, and also known for the impact he and his company had on the breathing pacemaker industry with the development of the only FDA approved device for phrenic nerve pacing. He was the former director of the Division of Artificial Organs at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.
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William H. Dobelle | |
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Born | (1941-10-24)October 24, 1941 Massachusetts, United States |
Died | October 5, 2004(2004-10-05) (aged 62) New York City, United States |
Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University, Vanderbilt University, University of Utah |
Spouse | Claire Dobelle |
Children | 3 |
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