State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Heart-Assist Pump
Developed by faculty here in the College of Engineering and in the College of Medicine in 1976 to prolong the lives of cardiovascular patients. It pioneered applications of fluid mechanics and was the first surgically implantable, seam-free pulsatile blood pump to receive widespread clinical use. It led to the Penn State Heart, first successfully implanted in 1985.Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 40° 47.604′ N, 77° 51.797′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on West College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 26) west of South Fraser Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: University Park PA 16802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wake Turbulence (within shouting distance of this marker); The State Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Dale Building (within shouting distance of this marker); R Values
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
