Baycrest scientist receives international award

Dr. Endel Tulving, a senior scientist at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute and one of the world's most influential cognitive psychologists, was recently honored with the 2009 Pasteur-Weizmann/Servier International Prize for groundbreaking biomedical research that has led to more effective clinical treatments. Dr. Tulving's important contributions to distinguishing different types of human memory have not only influenced theories in the field of cognitive science but have influenced clinical practice relating to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with memory disorders. The international prize of 150,000 euros was announced in Paris. In 2005, Dr. Tulving received the Gairdner International Award, considered one of the world's highest scientific honors as many recipients have gone on to win the Nobel Prize. In 2007, he was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. He holds the Anne and Max Tanenbaum Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience at Baycrest and the University of Toronto.