Brenda Milner
Canada-based British neuroscientist and neuropsychologist
Brenda Milner, CC GOQ FRS FRSC (born July 15, 1918) is a British-Canadian neuropsychologist. Her work focused on the field of clinical neuropsychology,[1] is sometimes known as "the founder of neuropsychology".[2]
Brenda Milner | |
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 Milner at TEDxMcGill, 2011 | |
| Born | July 15, 1918 Manchester, England |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge, McGill University |
| Known for | Study of memory and cognition; Work with patient H.M. |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neuropsychology |
| Institutions | McGill University, Montreal Neurological Institute |
| Doctoral advisor | Donald Olding Hebb |
Milner is a professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill University and a professor of Psychology at the Montreal Neurological Institute.[3]
She turned 100 in July 2018.[4]
References
change- ↑ Birchard, Karen (November 6, 2011) " 'Nosy' and Observant, a Neuroscientist Continues Her Memorable Career at 93", Chronicle of Higher Education
- ↑ Perdue, Mitzi (15 April 2015). "Science Legend Dr. Brenda Milner". Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (Paper). Vol. 35, no. 8. pp. 6–7.
- ↑ Brenda Milner Wins Balzan Prize for Cognitive Neurosciences Archived 2020-01-27 at the Wayback Machine. (2011). Government of Canada.
- ↑ "Pioneering neuropsychologist Brenda Milner turns 100". The Suburban Newspaper.
Other websites
change- Great Canadian Psychology Website – Brenda Milner Biography
- Interview on Futures in Biotech (2008)
- "Still Charting Memory’s Depths – A Conversation with Brenda Milner", The New York Times (2013)
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