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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.
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Susan Fitzpatrick

9/9/2019

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​I wish I could remember the exact venue where I first met Don - I envy those who can. I am sure it was after I felt like I knew him from reading his papers and/or hearing him talk. I do remember a meeting where he and Bob Knight were throwing a rubber chicken onstage if a speaker went overtime - it showed that wonderful wacky side of Don that lived so comfortably and so coherently with the serious, rigorous scientist and the thoughtful caring clinician. My other most vivid memory is an evening when we had Manhattans (the famous ones!) with Endel and Ruth Tulving ad then dinner at The Mill Inn -- including dancing. Don was a marvelous dancer. Unfortunately as a result of the Manhattans I could not feel my feet ... we made an interesting duo. Not everyone can be good at everything. But Don was -- research, clinical care, administration, mentoring, and friendship. Both the RRI and the OBI stand as testaments to his incredible intelligence and his deft organizational skills. It was when Don invited me to join he and Joe Rotman on the OBI board at the very beginning of OBI that I feel like we really made the transition to real friends. What a life lesson watching he and Joe in action. Don lived an incredible life and will always be in the hearts and memories of his friends.
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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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