Wilder Penfield's birth name is Wilder Graves Penfield.
Wilder Penfield was born on January 26, 1891.
Wilder Penfield died on April 5, 1976 at the age of 85.
Wilder Penfield was born on January 26, 1891.
The cast of Something Hidden - A Portrait of Wilder Penfield - 1981 includes: Len Cariou as Narrator Queen Elizabeth II as Herself (with Mountie escort) William Feindel as Himself (neurosurgeon) Kathleen Grier as Herself (nurse) William Hutt as Dr. Wilder Penfield Herbert Jasper as Himself (neurosurgeon) Crosby Lewis as Himself (son-in-law) Hugh MacLennan as Himself (novelist) Ruth Mary Lewis as Herself (daughter) Ruth Penfield as Herself (sister) Wilder Penfield as himself Pauline Vanier as Herself (wife of Georges Vanier)
Wilder Penfield
Wilder Penfield was a renowned Canadian neurosurgeon known for his work in epilepsy surgery. He pioneered techniques for mapping the brain's functions by stimulating different areas of the brain. His research significantly advanced our understanding of how the brain controls movement and sensations.
Dr. Wilder Penfield developed the Montreal Procedure in the 1930s and 1940s while working at the Montreal Neurological Institute in Canada. This surgical technique revolutionized the treatment of epilepsy by identifying and removing the specific area of the brain causing seizures.
Dr. Wilder Penfield won numerous awards during his career, including the Lister Medal for contributions to surgical science, the Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Medical Research, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was also appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada.
Dr. Penfield died in 1976 according to all the articles I've read. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilder_Penfield http://www.bartelby.org/63/18/3018.html
The city of Penfield, New York, is famous for producing winter coats. They make waterproof coats that are down filled. These coats are sold by the company Rime.
The motto of Penfield High School is 'We Are Penfield'.