Biography · American neuroscientist

Roger Sperry

1913 · 1994

Years lived
80
Photos
17
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Born

August 20, 1913

Hartford, United States

Died

April 17, 1994

Pasadena, United States

Known for

American neuroscientist

Roger Sperry (1913–1994) was United States best known for American neuroscientist.

Roger Wolcott Sperry (August 20, 1913 – April 17, 1994) was an American neuropsychologist and neurobiologist. He won the 1981 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his pioneering "split-brain" research, which profoundly advanced our understanding of brain lateralization and consciousness. Sperry's work revealed the distinct functions of the brain's two hemispheres.

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    Roger Sperry died on April 17, 1994 in Pasadena, United States, at the age of 80.

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    Roger Sperry was born in Hartford, United States on August 20, 1913.

  • What is Roger Sperry best known for?

    Roger Sperry is best known for American neuroscientist.

  • How old was Roger Sperry when they died?

    Roger Sperry was 80 years old at the time of death.

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    Roger Sperry was from United States.

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