The awards are inspired by the interests of William L. McKnight, who founded The McKnight Foundation in 1953 and wanted to support research on brain disease.
Abaalmarinta waxaa dhiirrigeliya danaha William L. McKnight, oo aasaasay The McKnight Foundation 1953 oo doonayay inuu taageero cilmi-baaris ku saabsan cudurka maskaxda.