Harvey Cushing

Harvey Cushing was an American neurosurgeon and a pioneer in the field of brain surgery in the early 20th century. He is best known for developing surgical techniques that improved the treatment of brain tumors and other neurological conditions. Cushing also studied the pituitary gland, leading to the identification of Cushing's disease, a hormonal disorder caused by excess cortisol. His contributions to medicine, especially in the advancement of neurosurgery, have had a lasting impact on the field, and he is often referred to as the "father of modern neurosurgery."