David Rabin

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Dr. David Rabin
BornJanuary 25, 1934
DiedOctober 26, 1984
OccupationProfessor

David Rabin (January 25, 1934 - October 26, 1984 [1] ) was an endocrinology professor at Vanderbilt University where he researched the possibility of a male contraceptive. [2] Born in Zastron, South Africa [3] as the youngest of four children he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) in 1979. [4] Despite his ailments he was able to continue his research with the aid of a computer [2]

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References

  1. Rabin, David (1985). To Provide Safe Passage. New York: Philosophical Library. ISBN   978-0-8022-2462-0.
  2. 1 2 AP (1984-10-29). "Dr. David Rabin Dies - Studied Contraception - Obituary". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2011-05-22.
  3. "Munks Roll Details for David Rabin". munksroll.rcplondon.ac.uk. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  4. Rabin, Roni (1985). Six Parts Love . New York: Scribner. ISBN   0-684-18281-5.