Ubels, John L (June 9, 1952-) | Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

Name: Ubels, John L (June 9, 1952-)

Historical Note: Dr. Ubels taught human physiology and cell physiology during his time at Calvin University. He led an interim sailing course in Florida and an eye care service learning interim course in Tijuana, Mexico. During his years at Calvin, he mentored 56 students in his research lab. He did extensive research for Alcon Research Ltd. on opthmology, particularly dry eyes treatments.  He did extensive testing for the development of Systane and Artifical Tears.  Over the past 44 years, he has published 104 papers and chapters on every part of the eye of fish, amphibians and mammals, including humans. During his retirement, he teaches part time at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and is a guest scientist at the Van Andel Research Institute

Sources: https://calvin.edu/directory/people/john-ubels

Note Author: Laurie Haan

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