Joseph Ransohoff
Surgeon and educator in America
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Scientists & Innovators
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United States
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Contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery. Served as the chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Pioneered advancements in techniques related to the treatment of brain tumors and spinal disorders. Authored numerous research papers and textbooks that became essential references in the medical community.
Served as chairman of Neurosurgery at UCLA
Pioneered techniques in brain tumor treatment
Authored important medical texts
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