Attended elementary and secondary school in
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Degrees: Bachelor of.Science in zoology and
agriculture, University of Guelph, 1968, Master of Science in experimental
pathology, University of Western Ontario, 1971,
Ph.D. in neurobiology, University of Toronto, 1974,
M.D.,
McMaster University, 1977; various honorary doctorate degrees; assistant
professor of medicine; neurologist and researcher; later professor at the
University of Toronto; since 22.01.2003 Chancellor of Trent University;
hobbies: Scuba diving; parachuting, flying, photography, biking, hot air
ballooning, roller blading.