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Genial Genius

By Catherine L. Lange and John H. Conlin - January 15, 2006

Wilson Greatbach has been at the heart of genius since inventing the pacemaker 45 years ago. He continues to explores new worlds for the benefit of mankind.

The full content is available in the Winter 2006 Issue.

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