Douglas John Lanska

History of instruments and technology in the clinical neurosciences: 2. Selected historical sources

Sources of information on the history of instruments and technology in the clinical neurosciences, particularly before 1900, are unfortunately arcane and fragmented. Therefore, a description of some of the resources available is provided to assist historians who wish to pursue st...

The role of the Montreal Neurological Institute in the origins of neuroscience

Yvan Prkachin is a historian of science, medicine, and technology who specializes in the history of the brain and mind sciences, and the history of modern hospital care. Prkachin obtained his Ph.D....

The forced migration of neuroscientists and neurologically oriented clinicians to North America stemming from National Socialism (Nazism)

Historian of medicine Frank W. Stahnisch is a professor in the Department of History and the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary (Canada), where he also holds the e...