Dr. Bryan A. Hudson

Dr. Bryan A. Hudson, Neuropsychologist, True to Life Man of Steel, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family members on November 16, 2014 after a fiercely courageous battle with cancer. Bryan Alexander Hudson, PhD., 56, is survived by his loving and devoted family, including wife, Stephanie (Peabody) and children Bryan Michael, Alexzander James, Aaron Thomas Musante Bates-Hudson, Theresa Elaine and Hilton Steven. Bryan is also survived by his loving and dedicated mother, Juanita Elaine (Fields) Hudson ; his sister Christy Jackson (Jimmy); brothers Hilton Hudson II, M.D. (Kim); and Eric Hudson (Donna); mother and father in-law Steven and Mary Jane Peabody; brother in-law Steven Peabody as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Bryan was born in Indianapolis, IN on May 10, 1958 to his parents, Juanita Elaine (Fields) Hudson and the late Pastor Hilton Manual Hudson. Baptized at Mt. Paran, MBC, in Indianapolis, Bryan was active in youth fellowship as he was growing up. A graduate of North Central High School, he completed his undergraduate studies at Purdue University. Bryan earned both of his graduate degrees from The University of Notre Dame, including his MA PSY in 1989 and Ph.D. in Psychology in 1993. Bryan completed his Neuropsychology Internship at Central State Hospital, his Neuropsychology Residency at University of South Florida and his Neuropsychology Post Doctoral training at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Hospital in Pennsylvania. Practicing as a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr. Hudson founded both Pediatric Neuropsychology Associates and Geriatric Behavioral Consultants at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and specialized in providing diagnostic accuracy to cases with elusive diagnostic clarity. He also participated in the development of numerous academic training programs including the Clinical Psychology Graduate program at the University of Indianapolis and the Neuropsychology Clinical, Research and Training Program at St. Vincent's Hospital-Indiana Neuroscience Institute, where he served as the Clinical Training Director. Dr. Hudson was appointed to the Indiana Governor's Board of Traumatic Brain Injury in 1999. Other appointments include the Steering Committee (for SJBF) where he was instrumental in developing the rural/telehealth component of the Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan. SJBF represents the largest global collaboration of the most reputable scientists and practitioners in the field of pediatric acquired brain injury. He served as a visiting lecturer in functional neuroanatomy for the Mind, Brain, Health and Education Course for 3 years at Harvard University. Dr. Hudson also presented nationally and internationally at professional conferences concerned with neurological and related medical conditions. Dr. Hudson spent 15 years consulting with the Federal Judicial System as a Forensic Neuropsychologist, evaluating the neurodevelopmental and neurofunctional status of individuals facing the death penalty. He also served as a medical consultant for VoCare, Inc. a telehealth platform and oversaw the development of telemedicine procedures for incarcerated individuals. During the past 6 years, while Bryan underwent cancer treatment and was unable to see patients, he co-founded, with his wife, CNS e-Health, where they developed multiple patent -pending algorithms and cloud based solutions to support optimal brain health, development and aging as well as clinical support related to screening, treating and monitoring brain health and preventing brain injury and illness across the lifespan. Prior to cancer, for leisure, Dr. Hudson, with his wife and children, traveled extensively around the world, off the beaten path, to bring evidence-based intervention and support to children and their families who were struggling with neurodevelopmental disorders and acquired brain injuries. Bryan was a humble, patient and compassionate man who gave freely of his time and expertise to those people and projects he loved and admired. He was a thoughtful deep thinker who also had a dry sense of humor and a quick wit. He loved music of all kinds,The University of Notre Dame and, above all else, his family and his unshakeable faith. He was a dedicated member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Cohasset. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend; a brilliant and compassionate neuroscientist, clinician, teacher and an invaluable human being to many. He will long be remembered for his kindness and gentle nature in how he treated individuals. His positive approach to life, deep character, determination and strength as well as his commitment to thrive with cancer have left a deep impression on his family, friends, patients and students from around the world. A Celebration of Life will be held December 3rd at Saint Stephens Episcopal Church in Cohasset at 1 p.m. Dr. Hudson's Memorial Service of A Life Well Lived will be celebrated on Saturday December 20, at 3 p.m. at the Mount Nebo Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN.at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his honor to the Bryan A. Hudson Memorial. Online at http://gfwd.at/15gksUp.