Neurology Past Events
Legacy Mentorship Series
This division has many outstanding professors with national/international prominence who are leaders in their respective fields. Many of our trainees, both residents and fellows, as well as faculty can learn from their experience – pitfalls, resilience, balance of life - and provide academic mentorship. We take this opportunity to document their excellence and contributions to the history of this division.
Mentorship speakers:
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Year |
Mentorship series speaker |
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2024 |
7th Dr. Maureen Shandling |
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2023 |
6th Dr. Peter Carlen |
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2022 |
4th Dr. Vera Bril |
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2021 |
2nd Dr. Sandra Black |
McEwan Jones Lecture/Faculty Research Day
Established by Dr. John R. Wherrett in 1986, the McEwan-Jones lecture/Neurology Faculty Research Day is an annual event to inform each other within the division of our research interests, hot research topics, any global interests, and to encourage collaborations across institutions. The McEwan-Jones lecture always precedes the event with a 1-hour lecture from an eminent MS specialist.
Previous speakers
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Year |
Visiting Professor |
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2023 |
Dr. Gavin Giovannoni, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK |
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2022 |
Dr. Peter Calabresi, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, US |
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2021 |
Dr. Maria Pia Sormani, University of Genova, Italy |
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2020 |
Dr. Nancy Sicotte, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, US |
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2019 |
Dr. Ellen Mowry, University of California, San Francisco, US |
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2018 |
Dr. Jeff Cohen, Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research, Cleveland Clinic, US |
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2017 |
Dr. Jack Antel, Montréal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada |
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2016 |
Dr. Xavier Montalban, Centre d'Esclerosi Múltiple de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain |
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2015 |
Dr. Anthony Feinstein, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada |
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2014 |
Dr. Aaron Miller, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, US |
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2013 |
Dr. David Hafler, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, US |
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2012 |
Dr. Dean Wingerchuk, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, US |
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2011 |
Dr. Jock Murray, Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, Dalhousie University, Halifax |
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2010 |
Dr. Richard Ransohoff, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, US |
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2009 |
Dr. Peter Stys, University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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2008 |
N/A |
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2007 |
Dr. Amit Bar-Or, Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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2006 |
Dr. Douglas S. Goodin, University of California, San Francisco, US |
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2005 |
Dr. Brian Weinshenker, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, US |
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2004 |
Dr. Claudia Lucchinetti, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, US |
Dr. Vera Bril Neuromuscular Day
Established by Dr. Vera Bril in 2002, Dr. Vera Bril Neuromuscular Day (formerly Neuromuscular Day) is an annual event to disseminate advances in neuromuscular diseases to members of our division, as well as community neurologists. The event starts with a 1-hour lecture by an eminent neuromuscular specialist and followed by presentations from members of our division, including trainees, where we showcase our own research interests as well as present innovative research from the global neuromuscular community. This event was renamed in 2024, in recognition of Dr. Bril's extensive contributions to the field of neuromuscular medicine, both locally in Toronto and on a global scale. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the first female neurologist within our division to have an academic day named in her honor.
Previous speakers
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Year |
Visiting Professor |
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2024 |
Dr. Pushpa Narayanaswami |
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2023 |
Dr. Luis Querol |
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2022 |
Dr. Merit Cudkowicz |
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2021 |
Dr. Nils E Gilhus |
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2020 |
Canceled to due pandemic |
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2019 |
Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar |
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2018 |
Dr. Mary Reilly |
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2017 |
Dr. Thomas Brannagan III |
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2016 |
Dr. Isabel Illa |
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2015 |
Dr. Jonathan Katz |
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2014 |
Dr. Robert Griggs |
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2013 |
Dr. Gil Wolfe |
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2012 |
Dr. Richard Barohn |
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2011 |
Dr. Anthony Amato |
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2010 |
Dr. Ingemar Merkies |
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2009 |
Dr. Srini Kavieri |
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2008 |
Dr. Douglas Zochodne |
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2007 |
Dr. Angela Vincent |
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2006 |
Dr. Richard Lewis |
Richardson Lang Day
Established in 2006, the Richardson/Lang Day (formerly J.C. Richardson Day and officially announced in June 2018) is an annual half‐day afternoon event to various subspecialties where faculty members were asked to present in either a debate or a "what's hot" format. This event was meant to be lighthearted as our faculty discuss opposing arguments. If one specific theme involves more time for discussion, then the division could focus and dedicate the event to the topic. (i.e. MAID, medical assistance with dying). Traditionally, it would wrap up with a business meeting at the end of the event.
Previous speakers
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2023-2024 |
Subspecialty |
|
Umberin Najeeb (Vice-Chair, Culture and Inclusion, UofT) |
Equity and inclusion |
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Jason Lazarou, Alexandra Muccilli |
General Neurology |
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Aaron Izenberg |
Neuromuscular |
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Arun Sundaram, Felix Tyndel |
Neuro-ophthalmology |
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Charles Kassardjian, Houman Khosravani |
Quality Improvement |
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2022-2023 |
Subspecialty |
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Howard Chertkow, Sara Mitchell |
Behavioural neurology |
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Esther Bui, Jeff Jirsch |
Epilepsy |
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Anthony Lang, Ray Dorsey (U of Rochester) |
Movement disorders |
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Kristen Krysko, Raphael Schneider |
Multiple sclerosis |
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2021-2022 |
Subspecialty |
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Marissa Lagman, Claire Sandoe |
Headache |
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Atif Zafar, Amy Wong |
Neurovascular |
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Agnes Wong (Department of Ophthalmology,UofT) |
Wellness |
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2020-2021 |
Subspecialty |
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Aaron Izenberg, Dave Tang-Wai |
General Neurology |
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Hans Katzberg, Gyl Midroni |
Neuromuscular |
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Sara Mitchell, Charles Kassardjian |
Quality Improvement |
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Andrew Lim, Adam Spira (Johns Hopkins) |
Sleep |
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2019-2020 |
Subspecialty |
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Peter Carlen, Peter Tai |
Epilepsy |
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Matthew Burke, Sarah Lidstone |
Functional Neurological Disorders |
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David Chan |
General Neurology |
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Dalia Rotstein, Alex Muccilli |
Multiple Sclerosis |
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2018-2019 |
Subspecialty |
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Jonathan Micieli, Edward Margolin (presented by Paul Freund) |
Neuro-opthalmology |
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Christine Lay, Suvendrini Lena |
Headache |
|
Anthony Lang |
Movement Disorders |
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Leanne Casaubon, Frank Silver |
Neurovascular |
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2017-2018 |
Subspecialty |
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Danielle Andrade, Aylin Reid |
Epilepsy |
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Jiwon Oh, Liesly Lee |
Multiple Sclerosis |
|
Ann Yeh, Jim Dowling |
Pediatric Neurology |
|
Brian Murray, Mark Boulos |
Sleep |
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2016-2017 |
Subspecialty |
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Anthony Lang, Sandra Black |
General Neurology (MAID) |
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Sally Bean |
General Neurology (MAID) |
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Danielle Kain |
General Neurology (MAID) |
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Agessandro Abrahao |
General Neurology (MAID) |
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Lorne Zinman |
General Neurology (MAID) |
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Peter Tai, David Tang-Wai, Aaron Izenberg |
General Neurology (MAID) |
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2015-2016 |
Subspecialty |
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Peter Whitehouse |
Behavioural Neurology |
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Richard Wennberg, Esther Bui |
Epilepsy |
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Mario Masellis |
Movement Disorders |
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Catherince Maurice, James Perry |
Neuro-oncology |
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Arun Sundaram, Felix Tyndel |
Neuro-opthalmology |
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2014-2015 |
Subspecialty |
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Carter Snead, Danielle Andrade |
Epilepsy |
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Susan Fox, Alfonso Fasano |
Movement Disorders |
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Jiwon Oh, Daniel Selchen |
Multiple Sclerosis |
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Laura McAdam Jiri Vajsar, Hans Katzberg |
Neuromuscular |
|
Brian Murray |
Sleep |
|
Karl Boyle |
Neurovascular |
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2013-2014 |
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2012-2013 |
Subspecialty |
|
Mario Masellis |
Behavioural Neurology |
|
Allan Gordon |
Headache |
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Aaron Izenberg, Hans Katzberg |
Neuromuscular |
|
Paul Ranalli, Felix Tyndel |
Neuro-opthalmology |
|
Ann Yeh |
Pediatric Neurology |
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2011-2012 |
Subspecialty |
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Carmela Tartaglia, Sharon Cohen |
Behavioural Neurology |
|
Christine Lay |
Headache |
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Cecil Hahn |
Pediatric Neurology |
|
Brian Murray, Andrew Lim |
Sleep |
|
Frank Silver, Timo Krings |
Neurovascular |
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2010-2011 |
Subspecialty |
|
Antonio Strafella |
Movement Disorders |
|
Sharon Cohen |
Behavioural Neurology |
|
Frank Silver, Jon Ween |
Neurovascular |
|
Lorne Zinman |
Neuromuscular |
|
Brian Murray |
Sleep |
Silversides Lecture/Neurology Residents’ & Fellows’ Day
Established by Dr. John R. Wherrett in 1981, the JL Silversides Day is an annual event to celebrate the graduation of the adult neurology residents and fellows of the division. As part of this day, the JL Silversides Visiting Professor is an internationally-recognized faculty member invited to deliver two named lectures and participate in the events of the day. The first lecture is at the weekly Krembil Brain Institute (KBI) Rounds, and the second lecture is at the afternoon event that also includes research presentations by residents and fellows and annual division awards.
Previous speakers
|
Year |
Visiting Professors |
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2024 |
Dr. Mitchell Elkind |
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2023 |
Dr. Michelle M. Mielke |
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2022 |
Dr. Janet Waters |
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2021 |
Dr. Andrew Lee |
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2020 |
Dr. Deborah Hall |
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2019 |
Dr. Richard J. Barohn |
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2018 |
Dr. Clifford Jack |
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2017 |
Dr. Anna-Elina Lehesjoki |
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2016 |
Dr. Anthony Lang |
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2015 |
Dr. Susan Bressman |
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2014 |
Dr. Eva Feldman |
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2013 |
Dr. Steven Vernino |
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2012 |
Dr. Lee Schwamm |
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2011 |
Dr. Simon Rock Levinson |
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2010 |
Dr. Warren Blume |
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2009 |
Dr. Warren Blume |
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2008 |
Dr. Anne Young |
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2007 |
Dr. Joseph Broderick |
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2006 |
Dr. Salvatore DiMauro |
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2005 |
Dr. Ira Shoulson |
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2004 |
Dr. Michael J. Aminoff |
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2003 |
Dr. Daniel H. Lowenstein |
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2002 |
Dr. Ursula Wesselmann |
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2001 |
Dr. Richard Mayeux |
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2000 |
Dr. Louis Caplan |
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1999 |
Dr. Jerome B. Posner |
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1998 |
Dr. John Griffin |
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1997 |
Dr. James Ferrendelli |
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1996 |
Dr. Dennis Choi |
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1995 |
Dr. Robert Daroff |
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1994 |
Dr. Kenneth Heilman |
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1993 |
Dr. Mark Hallett |
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1992 |
Dr. Michael Brooke |
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1991 |
Dr. Robert Lee |
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1990 |
Dr. John Leigh |
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1989 |
Dr. Mellvill Jones |
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1988 |
Dr. David Robinson |
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1987 |
Dr. David Zee |
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1986 |
Dr. Miller Fisher |
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1985 |
Dr. Bernard Cohen |
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1984 |
Dr. William Hoyt |
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1983 |
Dr. James Corbett |
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1982 |
Dr. Ian McDonald |
