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Galambos Robert Biography

American scientist and professor of neurosciences. His main interest was in how sounds are transmitted to the brain and was a key player in the study of bats sonar navigation system. His work set the foundation in helping the deaf to hear with implantation of electronic devices. With over 200 scientific publications to his credit, he has been called "on of the giants of auditory research." In his later years, his work expanded toi include other sensory stimulation. Galambos had earned his bachelors and masters degrees from Oberlin College, a Ph.D. from Harvard University and an M.D.from the University of Rochester. He was married three times; the first marriage ended in divorce after the birth of their three children. His second marriage ended in his wifes death; his third lasted until his own death at age 96. He died of congestive heart failure on June 18, 2010 at his home in San Diego, CA. Read less