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Norman Geschwind

Who

Norman Geschwind · Science & Medicine

What

Neurologist regarded as a founder of the field of behavioral neurology.

When

1926, New York City, United States — 1984, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Norman Geschwind is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Neurologist regarded as a founder of the field of behavioral neurology.

How & why

Geschwind was an American neurologist regarded as a founder of behavioral neurology, reviving the study of how brain regions and their connections produce language, and describing disconnection syndromes. Born to a Jewish family in New York City, he was a professor at Harvard Medical School.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biology

Contributions & Sources

Neurologist regarded as a founder of the field of behavioral neurology.

1926

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biology