Robert Jarvik
Robert Jarvik | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Koffler Jarvik May 11, 1946 Midland, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 2025 (aged 79) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University New York University |
| Occupation(s) | Scientist, researcher |
| Known for | Developing the Jarvik-7 artificial heart |
| Spouse(s) |
Elaine Levin
(m. 1968; div. 1985) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Murray Jarvik (paternal uncle) |
| Website | |
Robert Koffler Jarvik (May 11, 1946 – May 26, 2025) was an American scientist, researcher and businessman. He was known for his role in creating the Jarvik-7 artificial heart.[1] He was born in Midland, Michigan.[2]
Jarvik died from problems caused by Parkinson's disease at his home in Manhattan, New York, on May 26, 2025, at the age of 79.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Men in the News: A Pair of Skilled Hands to Guide an Artificial Heart: Robert Kiffler Jarvik". Article in The New York Times, 3 December 1982. Retrieved from on 2006-06-23.
- 1 2 Longman, Jeré (May 29, 2025). "Robert Jarvik, 79, Dies; a Designer of the First Permanent Artificial Heart". The New York Times. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
Other websites
[change | change source]- Jarvik Heart Official website.
- Google Patents link to Winchell Patent for Artificial Heart
- Pfizer Launches New Lipitor Effort
- MSNBC article on Jarvik and Pfizer Archived 2020-06-26 at the Wayback Machine
- Congress Probes Doctor's Role in Drug Ad Archived 2020-06-06 at the Wayback Machine
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