Birthdate: May 18, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut
Died: May 24, 2016
Suzanne Corkin was a distinguished American neuroscience professor at MIT, with a specialization in neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience. She was known for her research on human memory, particularly focusing on patients with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amnesia. Corkin gained acclaim for her extensive studies on H.M., a man with profound memory loss whom she began researching in 1962 until his passing in 2008. Her work greatly enhanced our understanding of memory processes and neurological disorders, establishing her as a prominent scholar in the field.
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