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Baycrest senior scientist receives 2008 Michener Institute Honorary Diploma - Dr. Donald T. Stuss
TORONTO, October 28, 2008 – Dr. Donald T. Stuss, Vice-President of Research at Baycrest and a world-renowned expert on the frontal lobes, has been selected to receive an Honourary Diploma of Health Science from The Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences it was announced today. The diploma will be conferred on Nov. 1st.
Michener Honorary Diplomas of Health Science are awarded to outstanding individuals who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the applied health sciences, as well as dedication to health care innovation and the advancement of applied health sciences education.
Dr. Stuss has dedicated 30 years to the study of human frontal lobe function and has made significant contributions to better understanding the human mind. He is the Reva James Leeds Chair in Neuroscience and Research Leadership, and a University of Toronto Professor of Psychology and Medicine (Neurology and Rehabilitation Science). He has published several books, including co-authoring the 1986 classic reference, The Frontal Lobes. He was named the first Director of the Rotman Research Institute (RRI) at Baycrest in 1989, and under his stewardship the RRI has evolved to become a world-class centre for aging brain research. He was recently appointed as the Scientific Director for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Centre for Stroke Recovery. At Baycrest, Dr. Stuss is being honoured for his commitment to applied health care research, scholarship, and academic rigor.
“The decision to recognize Dr. Donald Stuss for this award comes from his many years of contributions to health care innovation,” says Cathy Fooks, Chair, Michener Board of Governors. “Dr. Stuss’ illustrious career in health care and his many research projects and articles, appearing in over 160 journals and chapters, make him an ideal candidate for this honour.”
“It is a significant honor for me to receive this honorary diploma. It is a particular pleasure in that the Michener is celebrating its 50th year of excellence, and I am proud to be part of those celebrations,” said Dr. Stuss.
Past honourees of Michener’s Honorary Diploma of Health Science have included luminaries such as Dr. Amitai Ziv, founder and director of The Israel Centre for Medical Simulation; Dr. Robert Byrick, Clinical Anesthesiologist at St. Michael’s Hospital; Dr. Daniel Klass, Director and Associate Registrar, Quality Management at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario; Dr. Sheela Basrur, Chief Medical Officer of Health and Assistant Deputy Minister of Public Health for Ontario; Dr. David Naylor, President of the University of Toronto; and Dr. Diana Schatz, founder of The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences.
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For more information about this release or to interview Dr. Donald Stuss, please contact:
Kelly Connelly, Senior Media Officer, Baycrest, 416-785-2432, kconnelly@baycrest.org.
For information about The Michener Institute, please contact:
Iliana Arapis, Senior Director, Communications & PR, 416-596-3120, iarapis@michener.ca
About Baycrest
Baycrest is a Toronto-based academic health sciences centre that is internationally renowned for its care of aging adults and its excellence in aging brain research, clinical interventions and treatments, and promising cognitive rehabilitation strategies. Last spring Baycrest was awarded $10 million from the Ontario Government to create the Centre for Brain Fitness – a commercialized science enterprise to tackle the rising prevalence of cognitive decline in an aging population. For information about Baycrest, visit www.baycrest.org
About The Michener Institute
The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to applied health science education. Since 1958, Michener has educated applied health professionals who serve a vital role in the country’s health care sector in such fields as medical laboratory science, medical radiation sciences, respiratory therapy, chiropody, diagnostic cytology, genetics technology, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In 2008 the Michener Institute is commemorating its 50th anniversary by celebrating educational excellence and inspiring health care transformation. Interprofessionalism, patient-centred learning and simulation-enhanced education are essentials of the Michener academic experience for over 5,000 full-time, part-time and continuing education students. The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and further enriched through partnerships with universities, private sector companies and leading health care organizations. For more information, visit www.michener.ca
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