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 lagu dhiirrigeliyay danaha William L. McKnight, oo aasaasay Xarunta McKnight Foundation 1953 waxaana uu doonayay in uu gacan ka geysto cilmi baarista cudurada saameynaya xasuusta.