William Seeley (neurologist)
William Seeley (neurologist)
William Seeley (pronunciation: /ˈwɪlɪəm ˈsiːli/) is a renowned neurologist known for his significant contributions to the field of neuroscience.
Etymology
The name 'William' is of old Germanic origin, derived from 'wil' meaning 'will or desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet or protection'. The surname 'Seeley' is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English 'saelig', meaning 'happy or prosperous'.
Career
William Seeley is a Professor of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is also the founding director of the UCSF Neurodegenerative Disease Brain Imaging Center. His research primarily focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia.
Contributions
Seeley's work has significantly advanced our understanding of the selective vulnerability, a key feature of all neurodegenerative diseases. His research has also provided insights into the network-based neurodegenerative hypothesis, which proposes that diseases spread through neural networks.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Neurodegenerative diseases: Diseases characterized by the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons.
- Alzheimer's disease: A chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and gradually worsens over time. It is the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia.
- Frontotemporal dementia: An umbrella term for a group of uncommon brain disorders that primarily affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on William Seeley (neurologist)
- Wikipedia's article - William Seeley (neurologist)
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