Wilder Penfield
Wilder Penfield (1891-1976) was a pioneering Canadian neurosurgeon known for his groundbreaking work in mapping the brain and developing the Montreal procedure for epilepsy treatment. An immigrant from the United States, Penfield became a significant figure in Canadian medicine, co-founding the Montreal Neurological Institute where he trained diverse neurosurgeons and contributed to the understanding of the brain's functions through innovative surgical techniques. His legacy includes not only his remarkable discoveries in neurology but also his commitment to socialized medicine and bilingualism in healthcare.
Born on Jan 26, 1891 (134 years old)
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