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Hansson, Nils, Palmen, Lotte, Padrini, Giacomo and Karenberg, Axel (2020). Babinski, Bektherev, Cerletti, Head, and Hitzig: European Neurologists Nominated for the Nobel Prize 1901-1950. Eur. Neurol., 83 (5). S. 542 - 550. BASEL: KARGER. ISSN 1421-9913

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Abstract

Introduction: This article provides for the first time an overview of the most often nominated European neurologists for the Nobel Prize, who never received the award. It sheds light on candidates from France, Germany, Italy, Russia, and the UK during the first half of the 20th century. The aim is to highlight the candidates in the field of neurology, to discuss key arguments in the nomination letters, and to raise questions about research trends and hotspots in European neurology 1901-1950. Methods: Using the Nobel nomination database which contains >5,000 nominations in the prize category physiology or medicine from 1901 to the early 1950s, we listed European neurologists who were nominated more than once during this time period. We then collected nomination letters and jury reports of the prime candidates in the archive of the Nobel Committee for physiology or medicine in Sweden to explore nomination networks and motives. Results: We pinpointed scholars like Joseph Babinski, Vladimir Bektherev, Sir Henry Head, Eduard Hitzig, and Ugo Cerletti. The nomination motives were diverse, ranging from lifetime achievements and textbooks to singular (eponymous) discoveries. Issues of scientific priority disputes were central in most nomination letters. Conclusion: Nobel Prize nominations constitute a lens through which credit and recognition around major contributions in neurology during the 20th century can be examined. They are unique sources that enable the reconstruction of both research trends in the field and the reputation of individual neurologists.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Hansson, Nils UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Palmen, Lotte UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Padrini, Giacomo UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Karenberg, Axel UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-313202
DOI:	10.1159/000509078
Journal or Publication Title:	Eur. Neurol.
Volume:	83
Number:	5
Page Range:	S. 542 - 550
Date:	2020
Publisher:	KARGER
Place of Publication:	BASEL
ISSN:	1421-9913
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language PSYCHIATRY; SCIENCE Multiple languages Clinical Neurology; Neurosciences Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/31320