Giuseppe Moruzzi
Italian neurophysiologist (1910-1986) · Italy · On the map · Academics · Died at 75
Giuseppe Moruzzi was an Italian neurophysiologist. He was one of three scientists who connected wakefulness to a series of brain structures known as the reticular activating system, and his work reframed sleep as an active process in the brain rather than a passive one.
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About this person
He received the Karl Spencer Lashley Award from the American Philosophical Society and the Feltrinelli Prize from the Accademia dei Lincei.
Country
Italy
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1986 · aged 75
