Avasthi Deepti
Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Aug 27;16(8):e67915. doi: 10.7759/cureus.67915. eCollection 2024 Aug.
Patricia Goldman-Rakic (1937-2003) was a trailblazing neuroscientist whose groundbreaking work greatly advanced our understanding of the prefrontal cortex and its crucial role in higher cognitive functions like working memory and executive function. Her innovative research, which integrated anatomical, electrophysiological, and behavioral methods, provided foundational insights into the neural basis of cognition. This review underscores her significant contributions, personal challenges, and the enduring influence of her work in the field of neuroscience.
帕特里夏·戈德曼-拉基奇(1937 - 2003)是一位开拓性的神经科学家,其开创性的工作极大地推动了我们对前额叶皮层及其在工作记忆和执行功能等高级认知功能中关键作用的理解。她的创新性研究整合了解剖学、电生理学和行为学方法,为认知的神经基础提供了基础性见解。这篇综述强调了她的重大贡献、个人挑战以及她的工作在神经科学领域的持久影响。