Santiago Ramón y Cajal
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Who was Santiago Ramón y Cajal?
Spanish neuroscientist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1906 for his groundbreaking work on the structure of the nervous system.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Santiago Ramón y Cajal (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine | 1906 | in recognition of their work on the structure of the nervous system |
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