Prix Wilder-Penfield
Encyclopedia
The Prix Wilder-Penfield is an award by the Government of Quebec
that is part of the Prix du Québec
, which "goes to scientists whose research aims fall within the field of biomedicine. These fields include the medical sciences, the natural sciences, and engineering". http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/page/web/portail/en/scienceTechnologie/nav/scientific_technical_culture/65690/65757/65775.html?iddoc=65775 It is named in honour of Wilder Penfield
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Government of Quebec
The Government of Quebec refers to the provincial government of the province of Quebec. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution Act, 1867....
that is part of the Prix du Québec
Prix du Québec
The Prix du Québec are awards given by the Government of Quebec to individuals for cultural and scientific achievements. Founded in 1977, the government annually awards six awards in the cultural field and five in the scientific field.- Cultural awards :...
, which "goes to scientists whose research aims fall within the field of biomedicine. These fields include the medical sciences, the natural sciences, and engineering". http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/page/web/portail/en/scienceTechnologie/nav/scientific_technical_culture/65690/65757/65775.html?iddoc=65775 It is named in honour of Wilder Penfield
Wilder Penfield
Wilder Graves Penfield, OM, CC, CMG, FRS was an American born Canadian neurosurgeon. During his life he was called "the greatest living Canadian"...
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