Jan van der Hoeve
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Jan van der Hoeve was a Dutch ophthalmologist
. He is recognised for his concept of the phakomatoses
, often called neurocutaneous syndromes.
Van der Hoeve graduated from the University of Leyden and received his doctorate at the University of Bern. He became professor of ophthalmology at the University of Groningen
and later the University of Leyden. Van der Hoeve was elected president of the Physical Section of the Royal Dutch Academy of Science in 1932.
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems...
. He is recognised for his concept of the phakomatoses
Phakomatoses
Phakomatoses are disorders of central nervous system that additionally result in lesions on the skin and the eye.These tissues have a common ectodermal origin...
, often called neurocutaneous syndromes.
Van der Hoeve graduated from the University of Leyden and received his doctorate at the University of Bern. He became professor of ophthalmology at the University of Groningen
University of Groningen
The University of Groningen , located in the city of Groningen, was founded in 1614. It is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands as well as one of its largest. Since its inception more than 100,000 students have graduated...
and later the University of Leyden. Van der Hoeve was elected president of the Physical Section of the Royal Dutch Academy of Science in 1932.