Samia Maimani
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Samia Abdel Rahim Maimani | |
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سامية عبد الرحيم ميمني | |
| Born | 1955 |
| Died | 20 October 1997 (aged 41–42) |
| Cause of death | Assassination |
| Citizenship | Saudi |
| Alma mater | King Faisal University College of Medicine Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science |
| Known for | Maimani aneurysm clip applier and remover for use with neuroendoscopes and steriotactic systems[1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | neurosurgery |
Samia Abdel Rahim Maimani (1955 – 20 October 1997) was a Saudi university professor, inventor, physician and neurosurgeon.[2] She was an alumna of King Faisal University College of Medicine and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.[3] She was the first Saudi woman to specialize in neurosurgery. She obtained patents in several medical fields.
Maimani was born in Saudi Arabia. Her father, Abd al-Rahim Maimani, had an accident that broke his skull, killing him on the spot.[3]
Maimani's inventions include:
- The nervous relaxation system, which are units of computer simulators, through which you can control nerves, especially paralyzed brain nerves, to move and heal them.
- The gong device that can control neurons at a specific time.
- A device called Mars that detects cancer in the early stages of infection.
