Alfons Maria Jakob

Alfons Maria Jakob was a German neurologist known for his research on a rare, fatal neurological disorder called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), which affects the brain and leads to rapid cognitive decline and physical deterioration. Jakob's work in the early 20th century helped establish the disease's characteristics and its distinction from other forms of dementia. CJD is part of a group of diseases caused by misfolded proteins called prions, which can lead to brain damage. His contributions have been significant in understanding prion diseases and their effects on human health.