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{{Infobox scientist
| name = Theodore Rasmussen
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| birth_date = [[June 28]], [[1910]]
| birth_place = [[Omaha, Nebraska]], [[United States]]
| death_date = [[April 24]], [[2002]]
| death_place = [[Montreal]], [[Canada]]
| nationality = [[American]]
| fields = [[Neurosurgery]], [[Neurology]]
| workplaces = [[Montreal Neurological Institute]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Nebraska]], [[University of Pennsylvania]]
| known_for = [[Rasmussen's encephalitis]]
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'''Theodore Brown Rasmussen''' ([[June 28]], [[1910]] – [[April 24]], [[2002]]) was an [[American]] [[neurosurgeon]] and [[neurologist]] renowned for his contributions to the field of [[neurosurgery]] and the study of [[epilepsy]]. He is best known for his work on [[Rasmussen's encephalitis]], a rare chronic inflammatory neurological disease.

== Early Life and Education ==
Rasmussen was born in [[Omaha, Nebraska]]. He completed his undergraduate studies at the [[University of Nebraska]] and went on to earn his medical degree from the [[University of Pennsylvania]].

== Career ==
After completing his medical degree, Rasmussen trained in [[neurosurgery]] under the mentorship of [[Wilder Penfield]] at the [[Montreal Neurological Institute]] (MNI). He joined the MNI as a staff member and later became its director, serving from [[1960]] to [[1972]].

Rasmussen's research primarily focused on the surgical treatment of [[epilepsy]] and the study of [[cerebral cortex]] function. His work led to significant advancements in the understanding and treatment of [[epileptic seizures]].

== Rasmussen's Encephalitis ==
Rasmussen is perhaps best known for his identification and description of [[Rasmussen's encephalitis]], a rare and chronic inflammatory disease that affects one hemisphere of the brain, leading to severe [[epilepsy]] and progressive neurological decline. His work in this area has had a lasting impact on the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

== Legacy ==
Rasmussen's contributions to [[neurosurgery]] and [[neurology]] have left a lasting legacy. His work has influenced the treatment of [[epilepsy]] and the understanding of [[neurological disorders]]. He is remembered as a pioneer in his field and a dedicated researcher.

== Personal Life ==
Rasmussen passed away on [[April 24]], [[2002]], in [[Montreal]], [[Canada]]. He is remembered for his significant contributions to the field of [[neurosurgery]] and his dedication to improving the lives of patients with [[neurological disorders]].

== See Also ==
* [[Rasmussen's encephalitis]]
* [[Montreal Neurological Institute]]
* [[Wilder Penfield]]
* [[Epilepsy]]

== References ==
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== External Links ==
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[[Category:American neurosurgeons]]
[[Category:American neurologists]]
[[Category:University of Nebraska alumni]]
[[Category:University of Pennsylvania alumni]]
[[Category:People from Omaha, Nebraska]]
[[Category:Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital faculty]]
[[Category:Epileptologists]]

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