Brenda Milner
Brenda Milner is a renowned Canadian neuropsychologist born in 1918. She is particularly recognized for her ground-breaking work in the study of memory and cognitive functions. Milner conducted extensive research with patient H.M., who, due to brain surgery, experienced severe amnesia but contributed significantly to our understanding of memory systems. Her work has had a profound impact on the field of neuropsychology, and she is considered a pioneer in the investigation of the neural basis of memory and cognitive processes.