Pilcher, Cobb (1904-1949)

Dates
- 1923 - 1949
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From Vanderbilt, he went to Harvard and trained with renowned neurosurgeon Harvey Cushing. He returned to Vanderbilt in 1928 and completed his training under the guidance of Barney Brooks. He also worked with Percival Bailey at the University of Chicago and Ernest Sachs at Washington University in St. Louis.
Cobb Pilcher was a prolific writer and an active researcher. Tragically, he died unexpectedly on September 22, 1949.
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English
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