Background
Ranson, Stephen Walter was born on August 28, 1880 in Dodge Center, Minnesota, United States. Son of Stephen William and Mary Elizabeth (Foster) Ranson.
Ranson, Stephen Walter was born on August 28, 1880 in Dodge Center, Minnesota, United States. Son of Stephen William and Mary Elizabeth (Foster) Ranson.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1902. Master of Sciences, University of Chicago, 1903, Doctor of Philosophy, 1905. Doctor of Medicine Rush Medical College, 1907.
Fellow in neurology, University of Chicago, 1904-1906. Intern Cook County Hospital, 1907-1908. Instructor anatomy, 1909-1910, assistant professor, 1910-1912, professor and head of department, 1912-1924, Northwestern University Medical School.
Professor neuroanatomy and head of Department of Neuroanatomy and Histology, Washington University Medical School, 1924-1927.
Professor neurology and director Neurological Research Institute, Northwestern University Medical School, since 1928.
Fellow in neurology, University of Chicago, 1904-1906. Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Neurological Association, American Association Anatomists (president 1938-1940), American Physiological Society, Phi Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Member editorial board Archives of Neurology and Psychiatry.
Married Tessie Grier Rowland, August 18, 1909. Children: Stephen William, Margaret Jane, Mary Elizabeth.