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Santiago Ramón y Cajal passed away on October 17, 1934, at 82, and despite the country’s modest scientific tradition, his death was widely mourned. In his final wishes, he donated his medals, books, and scientific instruments to the Cajal Institute, ensuring his legacy would continue to inspire future generations. Image from Agencia EFE Image from … Introduction, origin of Cajal’s legacy, and UNESCO heritage

Santiago Ramón y Cajal was born on the 1st of May of 1852 in a very small village called Petilla de Aragón, in Navarra, Spain. His father was a medical doctor, and his mother was in charge of the house and the family. He was a mischievous kid and loved to draw since a very … Who was Cajal? Life, family and career

Santiago Ramón y Cajal is considered the father of modern neuroscience and was the first Spanish who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine. His scientific work was revolutionary and some of his hypotheses are still valid nowadays. The drawings selected for the exhibition were based on three important theories and hypotheses Cajal described … Cajal’s scientific work and its impact

Santiago Ramón y Cajal visited the UK in 1894. He was invited to give lectures as part of the prestigious Croonian Lectures at the Royal Society in London. Cajal’s lecture took place in March 1894, titled “La rétine des vertébrés” (The Retina of Vertebrates), and focused on his groundbreaking research on the nervous system. Specifically, … Cajal’s link with the UK

Santiago Ramón y Cajal, often regarded as the father of modern neuroscience, played a pivotal role as a mentor, profoundly influencing the scientific community. His mentorship extended beyond mere guidance; he fostered a collaborative environment that encouraged curiosity, rigorous experimentation, and critical thinking. Cajal’s school, known as the “Spanish Neurological School”, became a hub for … Cajal as a mentor and his research school

Cajal’s time (1852-1934) wasn’t known by the opportunities offered to women in any scientific area. This is a reflection of broader societal norms and gender biases in the scientific community of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where women faced substantial barriers to participating in formal scientific education and research. Although Cajal’s own views … Women in Cajal’s School

Santiago Ramón y Cajal was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1906, jointly with Camillo Golgi, in recognition of his groundbreaking work that laid the foundation for modern neuroscience. Cajal’s discovery of the Neuron Doctrine—which identified the neuron as an individual, isolated cell—was made possible through the use of Golgi’s staining technique. … The Nobel Prize