Joseph Igersheimer
Joseph Igersheimer(1879–1965) was a German born ophthalmologist known for his work on arsphenamine for the treatment of syphilis. A Jew,[1] after escaping the Nazis, he joined the faculty of Tufts University School of Medicine in 1939.
Joseph Igersheimer | |
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| Born | 1879 |
| Died | 1965 |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Known for | arsphenamine for the treatment of syphilis |
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| Fields | Ophthalmology |
| Institutions | Tufts University |
References
- Michael H. Kater, Doctors Under Hitler, UNC Press Books (2005), p. 142
- Namal, Arin; Reisman A. (November 2007). "Joseph Igersheimer (1879-1965): a visionary ophthalmologist and his contributions before and after exile". Journal of Medical Biography. England. 15 (4): 227–34. doi:10.1258/j.jmb.2007.06-63. ISSN 0967-7720. PMID 18172563.
- Sloane, A E (November 1969). "Biographical sketch of Josef Igersheimer". Survey of Ophthalmology. UNITED STATES. 14 (3): 174–5. ISSN 0039-6257. PMID 4902158.
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