Paul Bach-y-Rita
Paul Bach-y-Rita | |
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| Born | 24 April 1934 New York City, USA |
| Died | 20 November 2006 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) |
| Known for | Sensory substitution, Neuroplasticity |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neuroscience, Neuroplasticity |
| Institutions | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Paul Bach-y-Rita (April 4, 1934 – November 20, 2006) was an American neuroscientist whose most notable work was in the field of neuroplasticity. Bach-y-Rita was one of the first to seriously study the idea of neuroplasticity (although it was first proposed in the late 19th century), and to introduce sensory substitution as a tool to treat patients with neurological disorders.
Bach-y-Rita is known as "the father of sensory substitution".