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Herbert JasperCanadian neurophysiologist
Date of Birth: 27.07.1906
Country:  Canada |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Academic Career
- Electrophysiology and Neuroimaging
- Epilepsy Research and Treatment
- Neurophysiology of Memory
Early Life and Education
Herbert Jasper was born in La Grande, Oregon, USA. He attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, before pursuing doctoral studies in psychology at the University of Iowa, where he earned his PhD in 1931.
Academic Career
Jasper began his academic career at Brown University and the University of McGraw-Hill in the United States. In 1946, he joined McGill University in Montreal, Canada, as a Professor of Neurophysiology.
Electrophysiology and Neuroimaging
Jasper was renowned for his experimental research on animal behavior using microelectrodes implanted in the brain. He was one of the pioneers of clinical electroencephalography and developed the "10-20%" electrode placement system, still widely used today.
Epilepsy Research and Treatment
In collaboration with Canadian neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield, Jasper developed innovative electrodiagnostic and surgical methods for treating epilepsy. Their 1954 monograph, "Epilepsy and the Functional Anatomy of the Human Brain," became a seminal work in the field.
Neurophysiology of Memory
Jasper also investigated brain function and localization, including the study of memory processes. His research contributed to our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying these essential cognitive abilities.
