Carl Wernicke
German physician and neuropathologist (1848–1905) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carl (or Karl)[lower-alpha 1] Wernicke (/ˈvɛərnɪkə/; German: [ˈvɛɐ̯nɪkə]; 15 May 1848 – 15 June 1905) was a German physician, anatomist, psychiatrist and neuropathologist. He is known for his influential research into the pathological effects of specific forms of encephalopathy and also the study of receptive aphasia, both of which are commonly associated with Wernicke's name and referred to as Wernicke encephalopathy and Wernicke's aphasia, respectively. His research, along with that of Paul Broca, led to groundbreaking realizations of the localization of brain function, specifically in speech. As such, Wernicke's area (a.k.a. Wernicke's Speech Area) has been named after the scientist.
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Carl Wernicke | |
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Born | 15 May 1848 |
Died | 15 June 1905 (aged 57) |
Alma mater | University of Breslau |
Known for | Wernicke aphasia Wernicke encephalopathy Wernicke's area Wernicke–Geschwind model Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Psychiatry, neurology |
Institutions | Charité, University of Breslau, University of Halle |