Background
Sponsel, William Eric was born on January 25, 1955 in Minneapolis. Son of Kenath Herrick and Mildred (Lollar) Sponsel.
ophthalmologist clinical researcher
Sponsel, William Eric was born on January 25, 1955 in Minneapolis. Son of Kenath Herrick and Mildred (Lollar) Sponsel.
Bachelor of Science, U. Bristol, England, 1978; Doctor of Medicine, U. Bristol, England, 1983; Division of Medical Sciences, U. Bristol, England, 1986.
House physician, Bristol Royal Infirmary, 1983-1984; house surgeon, Bristol Royal Infirmary, 1984-1985; instructor anatomy, U. Bristol, 1985-1986; research fellow, U. Bristol, 1986-1987; honorary research fellow, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1987-1988; resident in ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1988-1991; clinical researcher, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1988-1990; assistant professor ophthalmology, Indiana U. School Medicine, Indianapolis, 1991-1994; founder, director Glaucoma Research Center, Indiana U. School Medicine, Indianapolis chief glaucoma service, University Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, since 1984.
Fellow American Academy Ophthalmology. Member American Medical Association, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, International Perimetric Society, International Glaucoma Society, Prevent Blindness American National Glaucoma Committee.
Married Valerie Mary Frydman, December 15, 1975. Children: Alistair William, Heather Mary.