William Bleckwenn
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William Jefferson Bleckwenn (July 23, 1895 – January 6, 1965) was an American neurologist, psychiatrist, and military physician, who was instrumental in developing the treatment known as "narcoanalysis" or "narcosynthesis", also known by the lay term "truth serum".
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William J. Bleckwenn | |
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Born | July 23, 1895 |
Died | January 6, 1965 (age 69) |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin (B.S.); Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (M.D.) |
Known for | Research in Neurology & Psychiatry |
Awards | Legion of Merit |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Medicine; Psychiatry; Neurology; Psychopharmacology |
Institutions | University of Wisconsin |
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