Award
honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2706353 · wikidata
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Ugo Cerletti
1877-09-26 – 1963-07-25
Life & Legacy
Ugo Cerletti (26 September 1877 – 25 July 1963) was an Italian neurologist who discovered the method of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) used in psychiatry. Electroconvulsive therapy is a therapy in which electric current is used to provoke a seizure for a short duration. This therapy is used in an attempt to treat certain mental disorders, and may be useful when other possible treatments have not, or cannot, cure the person of their mental disorder.
Occupation & Career
neurologist, psychiatrist, neuroscientist, university teacher, inventor, physician
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris · honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal
Employer
Sapienza University of Rome · University of Bari · University of Genoa
Organizations & Memberships
Académie Nationale de Médecine · German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
Verified Legacy Record
Award
doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2706353 · wikidata
Family Father
Giovanni Battista Cerletti
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2706353 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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