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Gerald Westheimer: a paradigm for excellence in vision science research.

Polse KA

School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA. polse@berkeley.edu

Professor Gerald Westheimer has made enormous contributions to the field of vision science while introducing some of the most innovative and respected vision research of the twentieth century. Dr. Westheimer's achievements have been enhanced by an equally stellar reputation as a teacher and mentor. This biography and interview span 83 years of Dr. Westheimer's professional and personal life, from his childhood in Germany to his accomplishments at the University of California.

Published 17 September 2007 in Optom Vis Sci, 84(9): 829-38.
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