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In memory of Patrick Sourander (1917-1993)
1Laboratory of Neuropathology, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden.
Brain Pathology (Zurich, Switzerland)
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Professor Patrick Sourander was a neuropathologist known for his work on metabolic brain diseases and co-discovering CADASIL. His legacy includes bridging basic neurobiology with clinical research.
Area of Science:
- Neuropathology
- Neurobiology
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Professor Patrick Sourander's research focused on metabolic disturbances in the brain, including leucodystrophies, lipidosis, and malnutrition.
- He was instrumental in identifying inherited cerebrovascular diseases, notably co-discovering CADASIL (cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy).