Neuroanniversaires 2024

A Journey Through Neurological Milestones

Abstract

The commemorative studies in this paper highlight important turning points in neurology and honor the achievements of early pioneers in the field. The articles encapsulate the 450th anniversary of Bartolommeo Eustacchio's death, the 400th anniversary of Thomas Sydenham's birth, the bicentennial of James Parkinson's death, the bicentennial of Paul Broca’s birth, the 250th anniversary of Charles Bell's birth, the 150th anniversary of Egas Moniz's birth, the centennial of Arnold Pick's death, the centennial of William Macewen's death, the centennial of the Nobel Prize awarded to Torsten Wiesel and David H. Hubel, and the centennial of Vladimir Lenin's death. In each section, historical context, details of the contribution of each respective figures, and discussion about the impact on the field of neurology are provided.