It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of an important pillar of our community, Dr. Avrum Gotlieb.
The following is excerpted from the U. of Toronto Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology website, a department for which Dr. Gotlieb was the founding Chair (lmp.utoronto.ca/news/remembering-dr-avrum-gotlieb-founding-chair-lmp):
"Dr. Gotlieb earned his medical degree from McGill University in 1971. Having found his intellectual home in pathology, he completed specialist training in Canada and pursued further postdoctoral work at the University of California, San Diego, before returning home to build a career that combined research, teaching, leadership and service. He joined the University of Toronto in 1978, beginning what would become a lifelong commitment to academic medicine and to the institution he served for more than 45 years.
Dr. Gotlieb was internationally recognized for his research on cardiovascular disease, particularly the mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis. He authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and books, and served as editor of Cardiovascular Pathology, a widely used reference text in the field. His scientific leadership extended well beyond his own laboratory: he was elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and held senior leadership roles in multiple professional organizations, including serving as president of the Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology and the American Society for Investigative Pathology."
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As one of the first members of CSATVB, Avrum profoundly impacted cardiovascular research in Canada and fostered a legacy that will continue to inspire scientists young and old. We all benefited from his commitment, passion, and tireless efforts over the years.
Beyond his groundbreaking work in cardiovascular pathology, Avrum was a dedicated mentor and a visionary leader who shaped the careers of many within our society. His wisdom and kindness were as significant as his scientific contributions. Avrum’s invaluable influence will continue to resonate through the institutions he helped build and the many lives he touched.
Our condolences to his friends and family.
