Solomon Carter Fuller
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller was the first Black psychiatrist and neurologist in the United States, known for his pioneering research on Alzheimer’s disease, including the discovery of key brain abnormalities such as neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques. Born in Liberia in 1872, he faced significant racial barriers throughout his career yet made substantial contributions to understanding dementia and was an advocate for diversity in medical research.
Born on Aug 11, 1872 (152 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 2 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 120,914 | $21,000,000 | 7,671$ |
| Totals | 2 | 331,002,651 | 120,914 | $21,000,000 | 7,671$ |
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Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, the first Black psychiatrist in the US, played an important yet overlooked role more than a century ago.
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United States:
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller was the first Black psychiatrist and neurologist in the United States, whose work advanced the understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.
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