What was Paul Lauterbur's main academic field?
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Paul Lauterbur was a chemist who made important contributions to the field of nuclear magnetic resonance. In particular, he developed the technique of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which is now used in hospitals around the world to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Lauterbur's work on MRI earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2003.
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Which was the first university where Paul Lauterbur had a faculty position?
In which field did Paul Lauterbur's Nobel-prize winning work fall?
How long did Lauterbur work at Stony Brook University before leaving for the University of Illinois?
At the University of Illinois, Lauterbur was appointed in multiple departments. Which of these was NOT one of them?
What advanced study center was Lauterbur part of at the University of Illinois?
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