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Pioneering neuropsychologist Dr. Muriel Lezak revolutionized how we understand & treat brain trauma.
Her landmark textbook "Neuropsychological Assessment" (1976) became is widely regarded as the foundational text in clinical #neuropsychology.
She died #OTD in 2021 at the age of 94. #WomenInSTEM
nytimes.com
Muriel Lezak, Leading Authority on Brain Injuries, Dies at 94 (Gift Article)
A neuropsychologist, she wrote a textbook that became an essential guide to describing and evaluating brain damage and dysfunction.