Description: (Former psychiatrist, neurologist known for his discovery of encephalitis lethargica and his atlas of cytoarchitectonics of the cerebral cortex)
Constantin von Economo, an Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist, made notable contributions to the fields of neurology and psychiatry. He discovered encephalitis lethargica and created an atlas of cytoarchitectonics of the cerebral cortex, advancing the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. His research on encephalitis lethargica and insights into the brain's structure have had a lasting impact on neuroscience.