Peer Michael Portner (1940-2009) was a pioneering heart researcher known for developing the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), which provided life support for heart failure patients awaiting transplants. With a doctorate in experimental nuclear physics, he worked at Andros Inc. before founding Novacor Medical Corporation. His innovations improved patient quality of life significantly, allowing mobility during treatment. Over 1,800 Novacor devices were implanted before his death. He was recognized with an honorary doctorate and led various professional organizations in the field of artificial internal organs, contributing significantly to cardiac care.
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Peer Portner belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Mombasa, Kenya
Place of Death: Kensington, California
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: McGill University
Occupation: cardiologist
Children: two daughters
Employers: Andros Inc. | Novacor Medical Corporation | Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Awards Received: honorary doctorate from Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Capricorn 17 | 18 Capricorn 25 | 13 Aries 47 |
| Moon | 7 Capricorn 5 | 26 Virgo 12 | 28 Aquarius 50 |
| Mercury | 3 Capricorn 35 | 10 Capricorn 36 | 18 Pisces 12 |
| Venus | 17 Aquarius 50 | 18 Capricorn 54 | 28 Taurus 53 |
| Mars | 3 Aries 11 | 18 Capricorn 37 | 1 Gemini 16 |
| Jupiter | 2 Aries 5 | 20 Cancer 20 | 19 Aries 49 |
| Saturn | 24 Aries 41 | 26 Pisces 34 | 1 Taurus 52 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 8 | 27 Taurus 46 | 19 Taurus 51 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 29 | 29 Pisces 36 | 23 Virgo 36 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 5 | 2 Aquarius 57 | 0 Leo 38 |
| Rahu | 25 Libra 8 | 11 Pisces 45 | 20 Libra 35 |
| Ketu | 25 Aries 8 | 11 Virgo 45 | 20 Aries 35 |
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