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Costanzo Varolio (Bologna, 1543 – Rome, 1575)
Costanzo Varolio was a student of the anatomist Aranzio. He was professor of surgery in Bologna and then, he moved to Rome to become Gregory VIII’s personal doctor. His fame is linked to the study of cranial nerves, thanks to an innovative method of dissecting the brain, starting from its stem. Read More →