Pioneers in Neurology

In its “Pioneers in Neurology” section the Journal of Neurology publishes short articles which focus on the scientific contributions of past pioneers to the neurological sciences, comprising key biographical information, but foremost, offering originality and a fresh perspective. The "Pioneers in Neurology" section was introduced in 2000 by Professor Jan van Gijn of Utrecht University, who edited it through 2013. Professor Andrew J. Larner of the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Liverpool ran it from 2013 to 2021. Prospective authors are encouraged to avoid repeating information already published in Medline/Pubmed or readily available in web sources such as Wikipedia and similar sites. In case that a “Pioneer” was already included in “The Founders of Neurology” (1953 or 1970), any new submission should update such a profile through original historical research, and not merely summarize previously published biographies. Moreover, there is an attempt to maintain a balance between the various national schools, basic and clinical neurosciences, classical and modern neurologists, and so forth. Articles on women pioneers who substantially contributed to progress in brain science are particularly welcome. Please consult previous issues for sample papers and the journal’s submission guidelines for formal requirements.