Commemorating John F. MacDonald and the Art of Being a Mentor. (4th August 2016)
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- Title:
- Commemorating John F. MacDonald and the Art of Being a Mentor. (4th August 2016)
- Main Title:
- Commemorating John F. MacDonald and the Art of Being a Mentor
- Authors:
- Jackson, Michael F.
Prado, Vania F.
Prado, Marco A. M. - Abstract:
- Abstract: John F. MacDonald was a close friend and mentor whose life was ended far too soon on April 22, 2014. To those who knew him, John was an endearing blend of fiery Scotsman, compassionate socialist, dedicated family man, and tireless investigator. Those close to him valued his loyalty and friendship, relished his biting wit, and puzzled at his self-deprecating manner. His career spanned a remarkable period of discovery from the early identification of excitatory amino acid, to the molecular cloning and characterization of glutamate receptors and the elucidation of mechanisms responsible for regulating their function. A true pioneer in each of these areas, John's research has had a lasting impact on our understanding of excitatory synaptic transmission and its plasticity. Our intent in commemorating John's work is to focus on some notable discoveries that highlight the impact and innovative aspects of John's work. In doing so, we also wish to highlight just how greatly our understanding of the glutamate transmitter systems has advanced since the late 1970s, when John first launched his independent neuroscience career. RÉSUMÉ: En souvenir de John F. MacDonald et de ses aptitudes de mentor. John F. MacDonald était un ami intime mais aussi un mentor dont la vie s'est terminée beaucoup trop abruptement le 22 avril 2014. Pour ceux et celles qui l'ont connu, John était à la fois un fougueux Écossais, un socialiste compatissant, un homme dévoué à sa famille et un chercheurAbstract: John F. MacDonald was a close friend and mentor whose life was ended far too soon on April 22, 2014. To those who knew him, John was an endearing blend of fiery Scotsman, compassionate socialist, dedicated family man, and tireless investigator. Those close to him valued his loyalty and friendship, relished his biting wit, and puzzled at his self-deprecating manner. His career spanned a remarkable period of discovery from the early identification of excitatory amino acid, to the molecular cloning and characterization of glutamate receptors and the elucidation of mechanisms responsible for regulating their function. A true pioneer in each of these areas, John's research has had a lasting impact on our understanding of excitatory synaptic transmission and its plasticity. Our intent in commemorating John's work is to focus on some notable discoveries that highlight the impact and innovative aspects of John's work. In doing so, we also wish to highlight just how greatly our understanding of the glutamate transmitter systems has advanced since the late 1970s, when John first launched his independent neuroscience career. RÉSUMÉ: En souvenir de John F. MacDonald et de ses aptitudes de mentor. John F. MacDonald était un ami intime mais aussi un mentor dont la vie s'est terminée beaucoup trop abruptement le 22 avril 2014. Pour ceux et celles qui l'ont connu, John était à la fois un fougueux Écossais, un socialiste compatissant, un homme dévoué à sa famille et un chercheur infatigable. Ses proches appréciaient non seulement sa loyauté et son amitié mais savouraient également son esprit mordant et demeuraient perplexes face à son sens de l'autodérision. Sa carrière professionnelle a été jalonnée d'une remarquable série de découvertes, qu'il s'agisse du repérage, tôt dans sa carrière, des acides aminés excitateurs, du clonage moléculaire, de la caractérisation des récepteurs pour le glutamate et de la compréhension des mécanismes régissant leurs fonctions. Véritablement innovateurs dans chacun de ces domaines, les travaux de recherche de John ont eu une influence durable sur notre compréhension de la transmission synaptique excitatrice et de sa plasticité. Dans le cadre de cet hommage rendu à John, nous voulons mettre l'accent sur quelques-unes de ces percées notoires et mettre en relief l'impact et l'aspect innovateur de ses travaux. À cet effet, nous souhaitons rappeler à quel point notre compréhension des systèmes de transmission glutamatergique a progressé depuis la fin des années 1970, lesquelles coïncident avec les débuts de John dans les neurosciences. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Volume 43:Number 5(2016)
- Journal:
- Canadian journal of neurological sciences
- Issue:
- Volume 43:Number 5(2016)
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- Volume 43, Issue 5 (2016)
- Year:
- 2016
- Volume:
- 43
- Issue:
- 5
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2016-0043-0005-0000
- Page Start:
- 735
- Page End:
- 744
- Publication Date:
- 2016-08-04
- Subjects:
- Electrophysiology, -- Cellular, -- Neurodegenerative diseases, -- Stroke, -- Neural plasticity
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http://cjns.metapress.com/openurl.asp?genre=journal&issn=0317-1671 ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1017/cjn.2016.272 ↗
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