Penfield, Wilder

Wilder Penfield was a pioneering Canadian neurosurgeon renowned for mapping the brain’s surface to identify areas responsible for speech, movement, and sensation. His groundbreaking work involved electrically stimulating the brain during surgery, which helped understand brain functions and guide safe surgeries. Penfield’s research significantly advanced knowledge of how different brain regions contribute to our behaviors and abilities. His contributions are foundational in neuroscience and neurosurgery, helping to improve treatments for brain-related conditions and deepening our understanding of how the brain supports everyday functions.