David Ferrier

British neurologist and psychologist (1843-1928) · Doctors · Died at 85

Sir David Ferrier FRS was a pioneering Scottish neurologist and psychologist. Ferrier conducted experiments on the brains of animals such as monkeys and in 1881 became the first scientist to be prosecuted under the Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876 which had been enacted following a major public debate over vivisection.

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1928Died19 March 19281902Harveian OrationAward1890Royal MedalAward1887Baly MedalAward1878Goulstonian LecturesAward1874Croonian Medal and LectureAward1843Born13 January 1843

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