About Stjepan Poljak
Lived 1889 – 1955 (aged 65). Stjepan Poljak was a neurologist and physician, known for Retina and Visual system.
Stephen Polyak (born Stjepan Lucian Poljak; December 13, 1889 – March 9, 1955) was an American neuroanatomist and neurologist considered to be one of the most prominent neuroanatomists of the 20th century.
Polyak studied the functional structure of the organs of sight and hearing, explaining the function of the retina and the cochlea, and visual and auditory pathways and centers. He also gave a new interpretation of the basic visual processes.
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Who was Stjepan Poljak?
Croatian-American neurologist and neuroanatomist (1889–1955)
When was Stjepan Poljak born?
Stjepan Poljak was born on 13 December 1889 in Đurđevac.
When did Stjepan Poljak die?
Stjepan Poljak died on 9 March 1955 in Chicago.
What was Stjepan Poljak's occupation?
Stjepan Poljak was a neurologist and physician.
What was Stjepan Poljak known for?
Stjepan Poljak was known for Retina and Visual system.
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