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VAHE AMASSIAN Obituary

AMASSIAN--Dr. Vahe E., world recognized neuroscientist, who made extraordinary achievements in research, teaching and mentoring of graduate students, medical students and biomedical faculty died on January 7 at age 88. His research on the electrophysiological properties of sensory-motor systems in the brain was passionately sustained for more than 60 years. It began by using animal models and progressed in the last three decades to studies on humans using noninvasive trans-cranial magnetic stimulation. Vahe's hallmark was his unwavering scientific honesty. His trainees learned by example to repeatedly test the reliability of experimental data. As a friend, which he was to many of his mentees, he was generous, tolerant, kind and always eager to discuss worldly as well as scientific matters. I am grateful for the more than 50 years he has been my colleague and friend. Susan Schwartz-Giblin, PhD Former Student Professsor Emerita and Graduate Dean Emerita SUNY Downstate Medical Center

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 9, 2013.

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Walter Levy

August 18, 2013

Vahe: words are not full enough. To a great teacher, an endless investigator, a human being who made others grow, and a penetrating student of life. Irreplaceable. Walter Levy

Florence Nalbandian

July 12, 2013

Dear Cousin Vahe,
You will be missed more than you know.
Love, Florence

Marine Grigoryan

February 8, 2013

Dear Dr Vahe Amassian,
I and NYC Ballet will miss you;
This music is for you- you are always with us ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoigxYt5Hgk&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Maria T.

January 28, 2013

Professor Amassian it was a pleasure to be your subject of study and humble student. You were a true Master, an example of honest scientist and gentlemen.

Christopher Martin

January 27, 2013

Professor Amassian, Thank you for your contributions to our field. The conferences won't be the same without your distinct voice showing us the way.

SEDAT ULKATAN

January 27, 2013

Dear Vahe, we are all very grateful and honoured to work with you, your memory will be alive with us. R.I.P

Greta Avedisian

January 23, 2013

My Darling Cousin Vahe,

You have left a deep hole in my heart.

Greta

Darine Avedisian

January 11, 2013

For you Vahe.

Alexandra Kruse

January 10, 2013

Rest in peace, Daddy. I miss you. Love, Alex

January 10, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing a loved one is hard to deal with. I will keep you in my prayers. May you draw close to God at this time.

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