David Rabin

Dr. David Rabin
Born	January 25, 1934 Rabinowitz
Died	October 26, 1984
Occupation	Professor

Dr. David Rabin (January 25, 1934 - October 26, 1984^[1]) was an endocrinology professor at Vanderbilt University where he researched the possibility of a male contraceptive^[2]. Born in South Africa (originally Rabinowitz) as the youngest of four children he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) in 1979^[3]. Despite his ailments he was able to continue his research with the aid of a computer^[2]

References

1. ^ Rabin, David (1985). To Provide Safe Passage. New York: Philosophical Library. ISBN 9780802224620. 
2. ^ ^{a b} AP (1984-10-29). "Dr. David Rabin Dies - Studied Contraception - Obituary". NYTimes.com. http://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/29/obituaries/dr-david-rabin-dies-studied-contraception.html. Retrieved 2011-05-22. 
3. ^ Rabin, Roni (1985). Six Parts Love. New York: Scribner. ISBN 0684182815. 

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