National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness (U.S.)
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Grant L. Rasmussen Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS C 541
Abstract
Grant L. Rasmussen was a neuroanatomist with the NIH's NINDB from 1954-1970. Among his most memorable contributions is his discovery and description of a nerve tract, called Rasmussen's Bundle, which is responsible for changing the sensitivity of the inner ear.
Dates:
1933-1985 (bulk 1944-1978)
Jacob M. Ulmer Papers Relating to the promotion and funding of research to prevent blindness
Collection
Identifier: MS C 225
Abstract
Jacob Ulmer was secretary of the National Foundation for Eye Research and served on the National Advisory Neurological Diseases and Blindness Council. Contains correspondence, memoranda, clippings, and printed material on ophthalmology, medical research, rehabilitation of the blind, and persons and organizations active in those fields in the United States and abroad.
Dates:
1949-1969