Benjamin Zweifach Papers, 1932-1997

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Benjamin Zweifach Papers, 1932-1997

Benjamin Zweifach Papers, 1932-1997

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt2779p49b

Papers of Benjamin W. Zweifach, pioneering researcher in the field of microcirculationand co-founder of the Bioengineering Department at the University of California, SanDiego. Zweifach served as professor of bioengineering at UCSD from 1966-1981 and wasdesignated emeritus professor of bioengineering in 1981. His areas of specializationincluded cardiovascular physiology, the lymphatic system, the inflammatory process,blood-tissue exchange, shock, blood rheology, and the contribution of endothelial cellsand the blood leukocytes to the microcirculatory imbalance in hypertension and diabetes.The papers include correspondence, writings and original research by Zweifach, writingsby others annotated by Zweifach, and photographs, slides and films related to Zweifach'slife and research. The papers are arranged in eleven series: 1) BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIALS,2) CORRESPONDENCE, 3) WRITINGS AND RESEARCH, 4) WRITINGS BY OTHERS, 5) TEACHINGMATERIALS, 6) SUBJECT FILES, 7) CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS, 8) PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS,9) PHOTOGRAPHS, SLIDES, AND FILMS, 10) MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS, and 11) ORIGINALS OFPRESERVATION PHOTOCOPIES.

10.20 linear feet; (19 archives boxes, 3 card file boxes,and 7 oversized folders)

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