Brazilian Academy of Neurology: 60 Years.

Abstract

The Brazilian Academy of Neurology (ABN – Academia Brasileira de Neurologia) was founded on May 5, 1962 in the city of Rio de Janeiro, under the leadership of Professors Deolindo Augusto de Nunes Couto and Adherbal Tolosa, who were disciples of Professors Antonio Austregésilo (founder of the first school of Neurology in Brazil and first professor of Neurology at the Faculty of Medicine of Rio de Janeiro in 1912) and Enjolras Vampré (founder of the São Paulo School of Neurology in 1925 and first professor of Neurology at the University of São Paulo), respectively.[1] [2] The inaugural meeting was held at the Institute of Neurology in Rio de Janeiro, and was chaired by Professor Deolindo Couto, who was is credited as the patron of ABN.[1] [2] [3] The two masters had the support of 47 other Neurology professors, from different parts of Brazil, many of them direct disciples of these two leaders from the Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo schools of Neurology.[1] [2] [3]