Description: (American Neurosurgeon Best Known for His Head Transplants on Living Monkeys)
Robert J. White was an American neurosurgeon and bioethicist known for his groundbreaking research in hypothermia and head transplants in mammals. His work on hypothermia contributed to important progress in neurosurgery. White became globally renowned for his controversial experiments involving head transplants on live monkeys, igniting discussions on the ethical considerations of such operations. Throughout his professional journey, he provided significant contributions to the comprehension of neurological disorders and pushed the limits of medical science in his quest for innovative therapies.