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Susan Greenfield · Science & Medicine

What

Neuroscientist known for research on the physical basis of consciousness and neurodegeneration.

When

1950, London, England

Where

United Kingdom

Biography

Susan Greenfield is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Neuroscientist known for research on the physical basis of consciousness and neurodegeneration.

How & why

Susan Greenfield, Baroness Greenfield, is a neuroscientist and writer whose research addresses the physical basis of consciousness and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, and who directed the Royal Institution and sits in the House of Lords. She has a documented Jewish heritage on her father's side, being the son of a Yiddish-speaking Jewish immigrant of Austrian origin.

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Neuroscientist known for research on the physical basis of consciousness and neurodegeneration.

1950

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biology