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Ricardo Julião was a Researcher affiliated with the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Faculty of Language, Literature and Humanities, specifically within the Department of Classics. His work focused on ancient medical theories, particularly Galen's contributions to understanding memory, anatomy, and neurological concepts. He contributed to interdisciplinary projects examining the intersection of classical philosophy, medical history, and cultural semiotics.
Research interests included the historical development of memory concepts in antiquity, Galenic anatomical frameworks, and the evolution of medical thought across eras. His publications explored topics like Galen’s anatomical descriptions of memory, memory loss in ancient medicine, and cross-cultural interpretations of movement and bodily functions.
Julião collaborated with scholars such as Philip van der Eijk, Roberto Lo Presti, and Chiara Thumiger on projects like Medicine of the Mind and The Soul is an Octopus. While no formal awards are listed, his academic contributions were part of prestigious initiatives like the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship program. His work remains accessible through publications in journals like Medicina nei Secoli and edited volumes by Brill and Edition Topoi.
