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Don Stuss 1941-2019

Don Stuss was one of the foremost contemporary neuropsychologists, world leader in the neuroscientific study of the prefrontal cortex, and founding director of two leading neuroscience institutes (the Rotman Research Institute and the Ontario Brain Institute). Don’s science always started with clinical observations and was centered on questions central to humanity, such as how we view ourselves and others and how we successfully function in the world. In the same vein, Don brought his humanity into all of his interactions, leaving many indelible impressions throughout the world in his personal and professional networks.

The purpose of this website is for people touched by Don to share thoughts and memories as we celebrate his life and grieve his loss. To leave a comment on the page please click here. If you have any photos that you would like to share in the gallery please send them in an email to blevine@research.baycrest.org.
                                                                                                       -Brian Levine

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Cheryl Grady

9/9/2019

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In the past few days it has become abundantly clear that Don touched the lives of many people in profound ways. I am no exception. I don’t remember if I had met Don before I applied for a job at the Rotman Research Institute, but it was obvious to me at my first visit that he had established something remarkable and that I wanted to be part of it. Luckily I got the job, and in February of 1996 (on one of the coldest days I had ever experienced) I made the trek by car from Washington, DC, to Toronto. Shortly thereafter I was sitting in my new office one day, trying to orient myself to my new surroundings and country, and Don walked in. He told me how glad he was that I was now a part of the Rotman family. This was a simple, and very kind gesture, and he probably had no idea of what it meant to me that day. The first part of my career had been very tumultuous and dispiriting, to say the least, and I considered myself very lucky to have escaped into what appeared to be a more healthy and collegial environment. When Don welcomed me that day, I knew instantly that I had made the right decision and my life had changed for the better. The promise of that day did indeed come true over the ensuing years and much of that was due to Don and his amazing ability to bring together people who not only could work together but also could enjoy each other’s company. I will always be grateful to him for giving me the chance to start over, and for all the friendship, laughter and great science that he brought into our lives.
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7/2/2022 06:24:10 pm

Greeat blog I enjoyed reading

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    ​Obituaries written by Don's friends and colleagues:

    American Psychologist
    Brian Levine and Gus Craik.
    Read it here


    The Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience
    Mick Alexander, Terry Picton & Tim Shallice

    Canadian Psychologist
    Gus Craik & Brian Levine
    Read it here. 

    Appreciation of Don in the Globe and Mail. Click here. 

    Call for Abstracts: Special Issue of Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience in honour of Don Stuss
    Click here for details.

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