Jean-Jacques Askenasy
Jean-Jacques Askenasy | |
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ז'אן-ז'אק אשכנזי | |
Jean-Jacques Askenasy, 2018 | |
| Born | November 1929 (age 96) |
| Citizenship | Israeli |
| Alma mater | University of Cluj |
| Occupations | Neurobiologist; Professor |
| Years active | 1954-present |
| Known for | Research on sleep disorders and Parkinson's disease |
| Awards | Honorary member of the Romanian Academy |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neurology; Sleep medicine |
| Institutions | Sheba Medical Center Tel Aviv University Mount Sinai Hospital, Manhattan |
| Website | Official website |
Jean-Jacques Askenasy (Hebrew: ז'אן-ז'אק אשכנזי) (born 13 November 1929 in Sofia) is a Bulgarian-born Israeli neurologist.and sleep medicine specialist renowned for his pioneering research on sleep disorders in neurological conditions, particularly in patients with Parkinson's disease. He is a Member of Honor of the Romanian Academy and a Member of Honor of the Real Academy of Barcelona.