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; assistent 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.