Robert Jarvik

Robert Jarvik
Born
Robert Koffler Jarvik

(1946-05-11)May 11, 1946
DiedMay 26, 2025(2025-05-26) (aged 79)
Alma materSyracuse University
New York University
Occupation(s)Scientist, researcher
Known forDeveloping the Jarvik-7 artificial heart
Spouse(s)
Elaine Levin
(m. 1968; div. 1985)

(m. 1987)
Children2
RelativesMurray Jarvik (paternal uncle)
Website[2]

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

  1. "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 [1] on 2006-06-23.
  2. 2.0 2.1 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.

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