Norman Geschwind

Norman Geschwind was an influential American neurologist known for his work in the field of neuropsychology. He significantly advanced our understanding of brain function and language, particularly the connections between different brain regions involved in language processing. Geschwind is best known for identifying the role of the left hemisphere of the brain in language and the concept of brain lateralization. His research contributed to insights about language disorders, such as aphasia, and helped shape modern approaches to studying the brain’s structure and function in relation to cognition and behavior.