Peer Michael Portner (1940-2009) was a pioneering heart researcher known for developing the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), which provided life support for heart failure patients awaiting transplants. With a doctorate in experimental nuclear physics, he worked at Andros Inc. before founding Novacor Medical Corporation. His innovations improved patient quality of life significantly, allowing mobility during treatment. Over 1,800 Novacor devices were implanted before his death. He was recognized with an honorary doctorate and led various professional organizations in the field of artificial internal organs, contributing significantly to cardiac care.
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Place of Birth: Mombasa, Kenya
Place of Death: Kensington, California
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: McGill University
Occupation: cardiologist
Children: two daughters
Employers: Andros Inc. | Novacor Medical Corporation | Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Awards Received: honorary doctorate from Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
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Ephemeris for January 8, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 17 Capricorn 17 | 18 Capricorn 40 | 12 Aries 48 |
| Moon | 7 Capricorn 5 | 11 Taurus 11 | 16 Aquarius 57 |
| Mercury | 3 Capricorn 35 | 0 Capricorn 23 | 17 Pisces 46 |
| Venus | 17 Aquarius 50 | 5 Pisces 49 | 27 Taurus 50 |
| Mars | 3 Aries 11 | 29 Cancer 9 | 0 Gemini 37 |
| Jupiter | 2 Aries 5 | 12 Gemini 27 | 19 Aries 34 |
| Saturn | 24 Aries 41 | 15 Pisces 5 | 1 Taurus 44 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 8 | 23 Taurus 29 | 19 Taurus 48 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 29 | 27 Pisces 25 | 23 Virgo 38 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 5 | 1 Aquarius 18 | 0 Leo 38 |
| Rahu | 25 Libra 8 | 1 Aries 5 | 20 Libra 38 |
| Ketu | 25 Aries 8 | 1 Libra 5 | 20 Aries 38 |
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