Marie Flourens

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gustave_Flourens
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Paris
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Academy
Société de Biologie
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Legion_of_Honor
gptkbp:birth_date 1794-08-24
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Paris,_France
gptkbp:contribution discovery of the role of the cerebellum
discovery of the role of the medulla oblongata
discovery of the role of the cerebral hemispheres
advocacy for women's education in science
gptkbp:death_date 1867-06-04
gptkbp:field neuroscience
gptkbp:field_of_study gptkb:architect
physiology
neuroanatomy
neurophysiology
gptkbp:gender gptkb:philosopher
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Marie Flourens
gptkbp:influenced neuroscience
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Georges_Cuvier
gptkbp:known_for pioneering work in experimental biology
gptkbp:legacy advancement of women in science
influence on future neuroscientists
establishment of experimental methods in biology
foundational contributions to neuroanatomy
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:French
gptkbp:notable_achievement published numerous scientific papers
pioneering studies on the effects of lesions in the brain
first to demonstrate the function of the cerebral hemispheres
first woman to receive a medical degree in France
advocated for ethical treatment of animals in research
served as a role model for women in science.
first to demonstrate the function of the cerebellum
first to demonstrate the function of the medulla oblongata
recognized for her contributions to the field of biology
contributed to the understanding of brain plasticity
gptkbp:notable_work Research on the functions of the brain
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Paris,_France
gptkbp:research gptkb:architect
vivisection
physiological experiments
experimental dissection
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Pierre_Flourens