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Professor Graeme Clark

'Scientific creativity'

Creator of the bionic ear, the Cochlear Implant, Professor Graeme Clark discusses his life and career.

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Graeme Clark. Video length: 4 minutes 44 seconds
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Portrait of Professor Graeme Clark, 2000 Peter Wegner. © Peter Wegner
Professor Graeme Clark
Professor Graeme Clark, 2000 Peter Wegner. © Peter Wegner
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Professor Graeme Clark (profile), 2000 Peter Wegner. © Peter Wegner
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