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{{Infobox scientist
| name = John Lorber
| image = 
| caption = John Lorber, British neurologist
| birth_date = 1915
| birth_place = Vienna, Austria
| death_date = 1996
| death_place = Sheffield, England
| nationality = British
| fields = Neurology
| known_for = Research on [[hydrocephalus]]
}}

'''John Lorber''' (1915–1996) was a prominent British neurologist renowned for his pioneering research on [[hydrocephalus]], a condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain's ventricles. His work challenged conventional understanding of brain function and plasticity, particularly through his studies on patients with severe hydrocephalus who exhibited normal cognitive abilities.

== Early Life and Education ==
John Lorber was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1915. He pursued his medical education in the United Kingdom, where he developed a keen interest in neurology. Lorber's early career was marked by his dedication to understanding neurological disorders, which eventually led him to focus on hydrocephalus.

== Career and Research ==
Lorber's career was primarily based at the [[University of Sheffield]], where he served as a professor of pediatrics and neurology. His research on hydrocephalus began in the 1960s and continued for several decades. Lorber's most controversial and groundbreaking findings involved patients with severe hydrocephalus who retained normal intelligence and cognitive function despite having significantly reduced brain tissue.

=== Hydrocephalus Studies ===
Lorber's studies on hydrocephalus patients revealed that some individuals with extreme cases of the condition, where the brain was compressed to a thin layer against the skull, could still lead normal lives. This phenomenon raised questions about the brain's capacity for [[neuroplasticity]] and the minimal amount of brain tissue required for normal cognitive function.

One of Lorber's most famous cases involved a student at the University of Sheffield who had an IQ of 126 and was studying mathematics, yet had a brain that was 95% filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Lorber's work suggested that the brain might be more adaptable and resilient than previously thought, challenging the traditional views of brain structure and function.

== Legacy and Impact ==
John Lorber's research had a profound impact on the field of neurology and our understanding of brain plasticity. His findings continue to influence studies on brain function, particularly in the context of [[neurodevelopmental disorders]] and [[brain injury]]. Lorber's work also sparked debates about the nature of consciousness and the relationship between brain structure and cognitive abilities.

== Also see ==
* [[Hydrocephalus]]
* [[Neuroplasticity]]
* [[Brain function]]
* [[Neurology]]
* [[Cerebrospinal fluid]]

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